Van Halen – 5150 (2023 Remaster) album cover

Van Halen – 5150 (2023 Remaster)

Album 1986

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1986 album 5150 (2023 Remaster).

Music from 5150 (2023 Remaster)

Gear Used On 5150 (2023 Remaster)

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Van Halen – 5150 (2023 Remaster) (1986). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Guitars used by Eddie Van Halen on 5150 (2023 Remaster)

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Steinberger GL2-T

Eddie used this guitar specifically because of the TransTrem system, on songs such as ‘Get Up’ and ‘Summer Nights’ for the 5150 album released in 1986. 

Solid Body Electric Guitars

EVH Striped Series 5150

Avg price: $1,692.99

Eddie Van Halen is associated with the EVH Striped Series 5150, a guitar modeled after his iconic "Kramer 5150," which he played extensively from the 5150 tour through the OU812 tour. This connection is highlighted by EVH Gear.

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Kramer 1984 Eddie Van Halen

Avg price: $899.00

Use as backup guitar for 5150. Also featured on Panama music video, the guitar now is given to his son Wolfgang.

Studio Equipment used by Eddie Van Halen on 5150 (2023 Remaster)

Audio Samplers

Kurzweil K250

In the YouTube video titled "Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love (1986) (Music Video) WIDESCREEN 720p," Eddie Van Halen is seen performing live using a Kurzweil K250. This video was provided by TheManFromCabo.