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🎧 Celebrating Diver Down – Released April 14, 1982!

Van Halen’s Diver Down is the band’s fifth studio album, and it hit the shelves on April 14, 1982. The album spent a whopping 65 weeks on the U.S. charts and had sold over 4 million copies in the U.S. alone by 1998.

The iconic album cover features the red-and-white “diver down” flag, symbolizing something hidden beneath the surface—fitting for Van Halen’s layered sound and energy. David Lee Roth once said it signified that “something was going on that’s not apparent to your eyes.” Manager Noel Monk later added a cheeky double meaning to it—“dive her down”—in his memoir Running with the Devil.

The back cover shows a live photo of the band taken by Richard Aaron at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, on October 24, 1981, during a show opening for The Rolling Stones.

🕺 Of the 12 tracks, 5 are cover songs, with the standout being their fiery take on Roy Orbison’s (Oh) Pretty Woman.

🎙 Eddie Van Halen on how the album came together:

“After the Fair Warning tour, we planned to take a break. Dave wanted to release a single—originally Dancing in the Streets. But I couldn’t vibe with it. Instead, I suggested Pretty Woman. We recorded it in a day at Sunset Sound, and it took off. Warner Bros. said, ‘You’ve got a hit—time to make an album!’ We jumped in with no rest and made Diver Down in just 12 days. It was a lot of fun.”

🎸 On this episode of Straturday Night LIVE! 🎸

We got hands-on with a couple of guitars tonight! Ron tackled some repairs on his son-in-law’s Jackson, while I took apart my Bexgear headless—getting it ready for a fresh paint job and a brand new bridge (yep, the old one lost a screw!).

We also hit the streets of Santa Cruz! 🚗🌊

I rolled some b-roll footage from today's adventures, including a stop at The Starving Musician music shop and a visit to Streetlight Records for Record Store Day!

And to top it off—we raided the premiere of my EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Overdrive Pedal demo, unboxing, and review from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame edition! 🎛️🔥

All that and more on tonight’s Straturday Night!

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🎸🔥 TONIGHT on an epic episode of "Talking Guitars" — the chaos begins immediately as my computer CRASHES right outta the gate! 😱 But fear not! After a lightning-fast reboot (shoutout to the tech gods 🙌), we dive into a killer unboxing — a HammerHead 4V power drill screwdriver courtesy of the legend himself — thank you, Ron! 🛠️💥

Then things get even juicier… 💚 I’m planning to paint my BexGear headless shredder GREEN! Should I go wild with neon? Or classy with metallic? 🎨⚡ Let me know in the chat and comments!

Ron’s bringing the heat too — he’s getting a fresh set of Lollar Pickups and we’re already drooling over the tone possibilities! 🎶🔥

We also took a deep dive into Buddy Guy’s legendary polka dot guitars, shared some laughs, and talked all things tone, mods, and madness!

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🎸 On this electrifying episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we sit down with the incredible Rico Monaco — a powerhouse guitarist, award-winning songwriter, producer, and frontman of the genre-blending Rico Monaco Band (RMB)!

Known for fusing fiery American Rock with pulsating Latin rhythms, Rico brings a fresh and explosive energy to every performance. From the stages of Paris and Italy to festivals in Mexico and New York City, he’s lit up the world with his bold sound — inspired by Jazz, Fusion, Caribbean vibes, and his global journeys.

With over 2 million YouTube views and collaborations with icons like Sammy Hagar, Tito Puente Jr., Michael Anthony of Van Halen, and Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Rico and his Orlando-based band are redefining what it means to ROCK without borders.

🎤 Plus, we dive deep into the legendary world of Van Halen — from epic live shows and studio magic to the untold stories behind the songs that changed rock forever.

Whether you’re a lifelong Van Halen fanatic or just discovering the band’s groundbreaking sound, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

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We talk ALL things Van Halen… and then some. 🤘

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In this episode, we dive into the latest Backstage Auctions event featuring the Steve Rosen Van Halen Collection! 🤘

Steve Rosen, longtime rock journalist and author of Tonechaser: Understanding Edward, has a special collection of Van Halen memorabilia up for auction — and we’re talking all about it! We take a look at some of the amazing pieces currently listed on the auction site, including rare items from Eddie Van Halen's career.

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In this episode, I talk about the brand-new EVH gear and the Sweetwater-exclusive EVH Custom Shop Wolfgang guitars, including wild new finishes, killer specs, and everything EVH fans need to know!

🔥 NEW EVH Custom Shop Wolfgang - Taxi Cab Yellow Top/Black Body 🔥

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Say hello to the ultimate rock weapon: the EVH Custom Shop Wolfgang in a striking Taxi Cab Yellow finish with a Black mahogany body and Black headstock, evoking the bold vibe of Eddie Van Halen’s iconic Bumblebee guitar. This one-of-a-kind axe doesn’t just look like a hot rod—it shreds like one too.

🎸 Built for Speed and Tone

Crafted in the EVH USA Custom Shop, this Wolfgang takes things to the next level with exclusive appointments you won’t find on standard models. A mahogany body paired with a maple top gives you rich resonance and snappy attack, while the bolt-on caramelized flame maple neck feels broken-in right out of the box. Add a 22-fret compound-radius fingerboard, and you’ve got a fretboard built for speed and comfort at any position.

⚡ High-Octane Performance

Loaded with a Seymour Duncan Full Shred humbucker in the bridge, this guitar is a tonal powerhouse. Expect tight low end, scooped mids, and screaming highs—ideal for high-gain amp lovers, from searing solos to crushing riffs. This pickup has the clarity and aggression to handle everything from hard rock to metal with surgical precision.

💥 Dive-Bomb-Ready Hardware

It wouldn’t be a true EVH without a Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo. Branded with the EVH logo, this trem is rock-solid—built for dive-bombs, warbles, and harmonic squeals galore. And with the D-Tuna onboard, you can switch to Drop D tuning on the fly—no need to stop the show.

✨ Aesthetics That Pop

The bold Taxi Cab Yellow top is framed by eye-catching 5-ply binding, sleek black hardware, and a glossy urethane finish that screams high-performance. This is the Wolfgang that turns heads before you even play a note.

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Hand-crafted in the EVH USA Custom Shop

Taxi Cab Yellow maple top, Black mahogany body, and Black headstock

Bolt-on caramelized flame maple neck with smooth oiled feel

Compound-radius maple fingerboard (22 frets)

Seymour Duncan Full Shred humbucker for articulate, high-gain tones

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🔥 TONIGHT: LIVE GUITAR UPGRADE MADNESS! 🔥

Huge thanks to Bay Area Rich—we’re taking the Leo Jaymz DIY ST Electric Guitar and turning it into a full-blown GOLDEN MONSTER! 💪🎸

💥 This ain’t just a mod—it’s a LIVE SPEEDRUN of pure tone and style, where every twist of the wrench and solder spark pushes this guitar into rock 'n’ roll legend status!

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🎬 THEN—we dive into my wild adventure at Surf City Comic Con in Capitola, CA!

📸 Cosplay, comics, and chaos…

🍔 I annihilated a smash burger in my car…

☕️ And yes, I tragically murdered a latte (RIP 😅)

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🎤 Later in the stream, the one and only Mr. Mike drops by for some serious gear talk, life chat, and straight-up guitar mayhem!

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🎸🔥 Tonight on Talking Guitars we went full gear-head! Here's what went down:

🛠️ We kicked things off with the Hammerhead 4V Electric Screwdriver—a total game-changer for quick and easy guitar repairs. If you're serious about modding or maintaining your axe, you need one of these in your toolkit!

🎸 Then we dove into something legendary—Joe Satriani is parting with some incredible guitars over at Bananas at Large! We're talkin’ rare, one-of-a-kind Satch gear up for grabs. Total shredder heaven! 🔥

🔧 Finally, we broke down the GraphTech Unlock Nut—what it does, why it’s different from a regular locking nut, and how it can seriously improve your tuning stability without the hassle.

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In the early ‘80s, The Police guitarist Andy Summers and King Crimson mastermind Robert Fripp formed an unexpected partnership—blending avant-garde progressive rock with stadium-ready new wave. Despite their vastly different styles, the duo released I Advance Masked (1982) and Bewitched (1984), crafting intricate soundscapes that pushed musical boundaries.

Surprisingly, Summers wasn’t even a King Crimson fan when they first collaborated. In a recent Guitarist interview, he revealed that he and Fripp had a “cosmic connection” dating back to their teenage years in England. Their journey—from crossing paths in local music scenes to creating two groundbreaking albums—remains one of rock’s most fascinating stories.

Now, previously unheard recordings from their sessions have surfaced in Mother Hold the Candle Steady, part of the Complete Recordings reissue. Summers admits he was “knocked out” revisiting these lost tracks, questioning why they were left behind in the first place.

In this video, we explore how this unique collaboration came to life, why it still resonates, and how their experimental approach influenced generations of guitarists. Plus, we dive into the latest discussions surrounding Fripp, King Crimson, and the ongoing legacy of progressive rock.

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