A 1982 Kramer owned and stage-played by the late, great Eddie Van Halen is heading to auction, with the red-black-and-white custom-build expected to become the world’s next seven-figure electric guitar.

Based on his iconic 'Frankenstrat' design, the axe was used by Van Halen on tour before finding its way into the hands of Mötley Crüe's Mick Mars.

A previous Sotheby’s sale for a guitar owned by Van Halen — that one on display in the band’s “Hot for Teacher” music video — netted $3,932,000 in April 2023.