The upcoming auction of the Edward Van Halen owned Wolfgang model serial numbered 91000069 given to Jason Becker in August of 1996 presented by Guernsey's Auction House
An amazing meeting took place on August 31, 1996.
That’s when Eddie Van Halen spent the day with a guy who had followed in his
footsteps playing alongside David Lee Roth—Jason Becker. Jason had been
diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and was not in good shape. Van
Halen came to Jason’s house to give love and support—as well as a guitar—to
his friend and to film an ALS awareness promotional video. During that time,
Eddie told stories, talked about his creative process, and played amazing
music, instantly sounding exactly like Eddie Van Halen even when playing
Jason’s guitar through a small practice amp.
The guitar that Van Halen gave to Jason that day was one of his very own. It was the 69th Peavey Wolfgang ever made, with the serial number 91000069. It had been given to Van Halen as a contract fulfillment guitar, which he personally inspected and kept for himself until the day he gave it to Jason. Eddie signed the instrument with a touching message: 'Jason, we will play guitar together in the future. Love, from heart to your soul. Eddie Van Halen. VH ’96.'”
Jason truly wants this special guitar to be seen, heard, and played, and that’s why it’s being put up for auction on December 14, 2023, so that the legacy of these two brilliant musicians can continue to reach new audiences. And as important as it is to get the guitar out into the world, for Jason it’s equally important that the story of Eddie’s kindness and generosity be known.
The December 14 auction, titled Iconic Items from the 20th Century, is being held by Guernsey’s, who previously facilitated the sale of three guitars that Jason played. This current guitar is a one-of- a-kind piece of history for anyone who appreciates the genius of Jason Becker and Edward Van Halen.
Please see the links below for how to bid on this one-of-a-kind instrument. Also, take a moment to watch some scenes from that very special day when these two incredible musicians met and became friends.
Guernsey’s Auction
https://www.guernseys.com/v2/20th_Century_Iconic_Items.html#EVH
The two guitar legends spend time together in this recently released 1996 video.
An amazing meeting took place on August 31, 1996. That’s when Eddie Van Halen spent the day with a guy who had followed in his footsteps playing alongside David Lee Roth—Jason Becker. Jason had been diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and was not in good shape. Van Halen came to Jason’s house to give love and support—as well as a guitar—to his friend and to film an ALS awareness promotional video. During that time, Eddie told stories, talked about his creative process, and played amazing music, instantly sounding exactly like Eddie Van Halen even when playing Jason’s guitar through a small practice amp.
This never-before-seen footage shows a side of Eddie Van Halen that goes far beyond his brilliant musicianship: a sweet, caring, generous personality, devoid of the trappings of fame or rock stardom. The video also documents the incredible strength of Jason Becker, who had been deprived of his shot at fame as well as his genius guitar skills, but still found the courage and the will to battle a debilitating disease.
“Eddie was such a beautiful person,” says Becker. “He was incredibly kind to me and my family. Not only was he my biggest influence, he had such a huge heart. He honestly saved my life.”
This video is a must-see piece of history, not just for guitarists but for everyone. It truly shows the magic of kindness, and a depth of emotion that we can all use more of.
https://jasonbecker.com/
Triumphant Hearts Available Now: http://smarturl.it/JasonBecker
The guitar that Van Halen gave to Jason that day was one of his very own. It was the 69th Peavey Wolfgang ever made, with the serial number 91000069. It had been given to Van Halen as a contract fulfillment guitar, which he personally inspected and kept for himself until the day he gave it to Jason. Eddie signed the instrument with a touching message: 'Jason, we will play guitar together in the future. Love, from heart to your soul. Eddie Van Halen. VH ’96.'”
Jason truly wants this special guitar to be seen, heard, and played, and that’s why it’s being put up for auction on December 14, 2023, so that the legacy of these two brilliant musicians can continue to reach new audiences. And as important as it is to get the guitar out into the world, for Jason it’s equally important that the story of Eddie’s kindness and generosity be known.
“When I was finishing up my Triumphant Hearts record,” says Jason, “I told him this guitar hung next to me in my studio, giving me good vibes throughout the writing and recording process. That made him happy. He was incredibly kind to me and my family. Not only was he my biggest influence, he had such a huge heart. He honestly saved my life. We will always deeply love and appreciate him.”
The December 14 auction, titled Iconic Items from the 20th Century, is being held by Guernsey’s, who previously facilitated the sale of three guitars that Jason played. This current guitar is a one-of- a-kind piece of history for anyone who appreciates the genius of Jason Becker and Edward Van Halen.
Please see the links below for how to bid on this one-of-a-kind instrument. Also, take a moment to watch some scenes from that very special day when these two incredible musicians met and became friends.
Guernsey’s Auction
https://www.guernseys.com/v2/20th_Century_Iconic_Items.html#EVH
The two guitar legends spend time together in this recently released 1996 video.
An amazing meeting took place on August 31, 1996. That’s when Eddie Van Halen spent the day with a guy who had followed in his footsteps playing alongside David Lee Roth—Jason Becker. Jason had been diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and was not in good shape. Van Halen came to Jason’s house to give love and support—as well as a guitar—to his friend and to film an ALS awareness promotional video. During that time, Eddie told stories, talked about his creative process, and played amazing music, instantly sounding exactly like Eddie Van Halen even when playing Jason’s guitar through a small practice amp.
This never-before-seen footage shows a side of Eddie Van Halen that goes far beyond his brilliant musicianship: a sweet, caring, generous personality, devoid of the trappings of fame or rock stardom. The video also documents the incredible strength of Jason Becker, who had been deprived of his shot at fame as well as his genius guitar skills, but still found the courage and the will to battle a debilitating disease.
“Eddie was such a beautiful person,” says Becker. “He was incredibly kind to me and my family. Not only was he my biggest influence, he had such a huge heart. He honestly saved my life.”
This video is a must-see piece of history, not just for guitarists but for everyone. It truly shows the magic of kindness, and a depth of emotion that we can all use more of.
https://jasonbecker.com/
Triumphant Hearts Available Now: http://smarturl.it/JasonBecker
Eddie Van Halen visiting Jason Becker
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