electric
Shark
| Maker | EVH |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric |
| Introduced | 2019 |
| Price | USD 1899.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 2006 |
| Status | current |
The EVH Shark takes the star-adjacent outline from the 5150 family and wraps it in Eddie Van Halen's striped graphic, for players who want the look and the feel in one instrument.
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Why it matters
EVH runs a Striped Series built around the guitars associated with Van Halen rather than generic modern superstrats, and the Shark is one of the angular shapes in that set. It sits above the plain 5150 Series Standard on price, so most of the premium goes on the graphic and the association. Colour runs are short and change without warning, which keeps the model in a state of constant slight scarcity.
Note
Star-adjacent angular body in the 5150 family.
Specifications
- Scale length: 628.6 mm (24.75 in)
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- The graphic is the purchase, so inspect it closely on any secondhand example
- Striped Series colour runs are short and often sell through
- Confirm what case and paperwork come with the guitar
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Marty5150 · 2026-05 · 25,048 views
“In this video we take a look at the EVH Shark.”
Long-term owner walkthrough of a used EVH Shark, with playing through the stripe-finish body.
EVH Gear · 2024-04 · 16,467 views
“Eddie Van Halen is known for infusing his iconic guitars with their own identity.”
EVH's own clip of the Striped Series Shark, showing the finish and its single humbucker in action.