Signature Van Halen's Guitar Images Canada's Flag Coming Back For Auction

JAKARTA - Julien's Auctions auction house will hold an event titled "Played, Worn, & Torn: Rock 'N' Roll Iconic Guitars" to auction off various guitars and artifacts containing important stories in rock n'roll history.

Ernie Ball Music Man's 1993 Guitar Eddie Van Halen Signature is one of the most interesting auction items. The reason is, this guitar reappeared after 31 years of being invisible.

The special guitar from Van Halen is decorated with Canadian flags, which the guitarist played during the Canadian Day concert in 1993.

Initially, the guitar, which was created in March 1993, was registered as "Van Halen Ungu Tembus Pandang", but transformed into a Canadian flag. Meanwhile, the ingredients that support this guitar are shipping on the body's neck, basswood, and typical DiMarzio humbucker pickups.

Van Halen Signature has only appeared once to the public, namely when the guitarist appeared at Molson Park, Barrie, Ontario, Kanda on July 1, 1993. The guitar was played ahead of the encore, as a surprise to the audience and respect for Canada. At that time, Van Halen played iconic songs like "Jump", "You Really Got Me", and "Rockin' In The Free World".

Before being presented at the auction, the existence of the guitar was still a mystery for the past three decades. Its reappearance, complete with a black hardshell case, concert tickets, and show photos, is a treasure for collectors and fans.

The journey of this instrument, from the factory to the stage to the hidden corner in rock n'roll history, reveals many things about its enduring musical power and its ability to create lasting memories.