Marty Friedman, Jason Becker: Cacophy V220 sold to help Japan earthquake victims

Looks like it's gone to a good home :)

Hey everybody,

I want you guys to be the first ones to know that I am now a proud owner of Marty Friedman's Red Carvin V220 which he used during the recording of Go Off!!, touring, clinics, ect between ‘88 and ’89 and of course Megadeth’s audition.

The whole reason why I got into Carvin was THIS guitar. When I first saw it on those ‘88/’89 Cacophony bootlegs I fell in love with its shape and tone, instantly.

Some people said it went for less than expected, well I agree. I expected it to go for around $5,000-$6,000 minimum but since Carvin is not as widespread as Jackson and Cacophony isn't as well known as Megadeth, well those factors definitely affected the final price. I bid on it because I truly love the V220 and Cacophony and this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a guitar from one of my favorite guitarists/musicians. And of course I am glad that my money will go to aid the victims in Japan. It was a very generous thing Marty did and is still doing. more