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Eddie Van Halen
Pick of Choice
DUNLOP FRANKENSTEIN PICK - Max Grip
Eddie Van Halen's signature picks, designed for his legendary technique and playing style.
Why This Pick?
Eddie famously preferred medium-gauge picks—thinner than many rock guitarists. This gave him the flexibility needed for his unique strumming patterns and allowed the string to have more "give" during his two-hand tapping technique. His playing style was less about heavy attack and more about finesse and speed.
About Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen revolutionized rock guitar in ways that few others have. His 1978 debut with Van Halen, particularly the instrumental "Eruption," introduced two-hand tapping to the mainstream and changed what guitarists thought was possible.
Beyond tapping, Eddie was an innovator in tremolo bar techniques, harmonics, and overall guitar tone. He built his own "Frankenstein" guitar, the EVH Wolfgang series, and his own amplifier line—all in pursuit of his perfect sound.
His pick choice was notably lighter than expected for a rock guitarist, reflecting his emphasis on fluidity and speed over brute force. Eddie's technique was about economy of motion and letting the guitar "speak."