The early 1980s custom build, which was played on tour and once owned by Mick Mars, ushered in a watershed moment for Kramer and the guitar industry

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.

An electric guitar custom-built and played by rock legend Eddie Van Halen could fetch up to $3 million at Sotheby’s Rock & Pop auction on October 24.