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This week, it’s NAMM Show time! I’ll be in the Los Angeles / Anaheim, California area Wednesday through Sunday, bringing YOU along for the ride. We’ll be walking the floor, checking out all the latest gear, hitting every booth we can, meeting friends, and connecting with some amazing people.

I’m there as media, which means exclusive content you won’t see anywhere else — straight from NAMM to you. If you love guitars, gear, music, and behind-the-scenes access, you do NOT want to miss this.

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January 18, 1984 marks a historic moment in Van Halen history, celebrating two major milestones in the band’s legendary career.

On this day, Van Halen kicked off the “1984” World Tour at the Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum in Florida, launching one of the biggest and most elaborate tours of their career. At the same time, their groundbreaking album 1984—released earlier that month—was already dominating radio and record stores, fueled by massive hits like “Jump.”

Why This Date Matters:

🎸 Tour Kick-Off
The “1984” World Tour officially began in Jacksonville, showcasing a high-energy production that matched the band’s peak popularity. This tour would go on to become the final tour featuring the classic lineup: David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony.

💿 Album Impact
1984 marked a bold new chapter for Van Halen, blending hard rock with prominent synthesizers. The album produced four major singles, went on to earn Diamond certification, and cemented Van Halen as one of the biggest bands in the world.

The Legacy:

The album and tour together represent the height of Van Halen’s original era, capturing the band at their creative and commercial peak—just before David Lee Roth’s departure changed the course of rock history forever.

"Exclusively Van Halen" is your ultimate destination for all things Van Halen. From deep dives into the band’s legendary history to giveaways and gear showcases, we celebrate one of the greatest rock bands of all time — every week.

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🔥 On this jam-packed episode of Straturday Night, we get hyped talking about the NAMM Show just around the corner! I’ll be down there as media bringing you guys exclusive coverage live from Anaheim — interviews, gear reveals, the works. I also share some insane photos of a few EVH Custom Shop guitars I’ve seen so far that are absolutely drool-worthy.

We’ve also got some music gear news on what’s happening with Harley Benton — they just announced they’re closing their dedicated U.S. Reverb store on January 31st, saying that changes in economic conditions have made it too tough to keep operating and they’ll be winding down direct U.S. distribution after this month.

So I take you over to the Reverb store to check out what’s still left — guitars, basses, budget gems, all on their farewell sale before it shuts. I even talk through a couple of gimbals I’m thinking of taking to NAMM to help up the production value, and go live on my second YouTube channel to demo them — so don’t forget to subscribe at YouTube.com/@johnnybeane2!

We wrap it up with some killer footage from last year’s NAMM, but stick around — I’ll be dropping more NAMM prep posts and gear talk all week as I get ready to hit the show! 🎸✨

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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on JohnnyBeaneTV, we dive into one of the most eye-catching EVH releases yet — the EVH Limited Edition Striped Series Frankenstein Frankie in Black & Yellow Relic ⚡🎸

Sporting a painted, heavily distressed Bumblebee-inspired finish, this limited-edition Frankie pays tribute to Edward Van Halen’s most recognizable guitar, while delivering the performance modern players demand. Built from a solid chunk of basswood, this S-style shredder delivers aggressive mids, raw punch, and a growling acoustic foundation that cuts through any mix with ease.

At the heart of this beast is a direct-mount EVH Wolfgang bridge humbucker, loaded with Alnico II magnets for chunky rhythms, searing leads, and endless sustain — especially when pushing a British-voiced amp. Unlike many Frankenstein recreations, this model also features a functional single-coil neck pickup, activated via a push-pull volume knob (labeled “Tone,” just like Eddie’s original), unlocking an expanded tonal palette.

The quarter-sawn, graphite-reinforced maple neck features EVH’s modified C backshape, a hand-rubbed oiled finish, and a lightning-fast 12"–16" compound-radius fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets, making high-speed runs and massive bends effortless. Topping it off is a decked EVH-branded Floyd Rose tremolo with D-Tuna, giving you rock-solid tuning stability, full-on dive bombs, and instant access to Drop D — pure EVH DNA.

Classic Van Halen aesthetics are everywhere: the mid-position 5-way blade switch, Strat-style headstock with EVH logo, skirted volume knob, and custom pickguard all scream authenticity. This is more than a guitar — it’s a high-performance tribute to Eddie’s legacy.

A must-have for Van Halen fans and collectors, the Black & Yellow Relic Frankenstein Frankie is built for players who want explosive tone, iconic style, and serious shred power.

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On this episode, we kick things off with BIG news — I’ll be at the NAMM Show next week, bringing you exclusive, on-the-floor NAMM coverage right here on Johnny Beane TV. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

Ron also unboxes a special edition MXR Distortion Plus Randy Rhoads “The Concorde” pedal, courtesy of @MusicTherapyLaz - We put it head-to-head with the current yellow Distortion Plus and the polka-dot version to hear all three side-by-side!
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Then it’s on to music news, including Norman’s Rare Guitars — the legendary LA vintage shop — being acquired by TNAG Global, the parent company of Carter Vintage Guitars and Cotton Music Center.

We also check out Nuno Guitars, Nuno Bettencourt’s new guitar company, exploring the Thoroughbred, Stable, Colt series, and acoustic models now live on the site.

Plus, I recap last weekend’s Amigo Guitar Show, and we look ahead to Workbench Saturday, where we’ll be doing hands-on guitar work right here on the channel.

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