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Eddie Van Halen's guitar given to Smithsonian museum

One of Eddie Van Halen's guitars will have a home at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Museum director Brent Glass says the guitar reflects Van Halen's innovation, talent and influence. It will be part of the museum's instrument collection as a more contemporary piece.

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12:12 on February 10 2011

Eddie Van Halen - Van Halen's Guitar Heads For Smithsonian

ContactMusic — EDDIE VAN HALEN's most famous guitar has been handed to America's Smithsonian museum - but it won't be on display to the public.The rocker's iconic red, white and black i... more info

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06:53 on February 9 2011

Van Halen guitar headed to Smithsonian

Topix — One of Eddie Van Halen's guitars will have a home at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. more info

Van Halen

17:23 on February 8 2011

Eddie Van Halen's guitar given to Smithsonian museum

Detroit Free Press — One of Eddie Van Halen's guitars will have a home at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Museum director Brent Glass says the guitar reflects... more info

Van Halen

20:54 on February 10 2011

Van Halen Guitar Given To Smithsonian

Pop Crunch — One of Eddie Van Halen’s guitars has found a new home at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington. On Monday, the museum announced that it ... more info

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