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Seymour Duncan Adds Eddie Van Halen-Inspired Stripes to Frankenstein Custom Shop Pickups

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Seymour Duncan's Frankenstein pickup collection is getting four new finishes inspired by Eddie Van Halen's iconic early guitar designs.

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