*Eddie Van Halen performing at Cobo Arena on August 13, 1982, in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by Ross Marino/Getty*

Eddie Van Halen guitar auction is set to draw significant attention this September when one of the late guitarist’s most iconic instruments goes up for bid at Sotheby’s.

The instrument—a 1982 Kramer electric modeled after Van Halen’s legendary “Frankenstein” guitar—features his famous black-and-white stripe abstract design. Eddie used the guitar extensively on tour during 1982 and 1983.

Adding to its significance, the body bears Eddie’s autograph along with a personal note to his guitar tech Rudy Leiren: “Rude – Its Been a Great Ten Years – Lets Do Another Ten. Eddie Van Halen.” The back of the headstock is inscribed “#1 Edward Van Halen Model.”

Leiren later sold the guitar to Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars, who used it in several recordings, including the band’s 1989 album Dr. Feelgood. It comes with its case and a handwritten note from Mars reading: “hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Also, it’s a great piece of history.”

The sale will be part of Sotheby’s Grails Week, a “celebration of popular culture,” running September 22–October 28 in New York. The Eddie Van Halen guitar auction opens September 24 at noon ET, with an estimated sale price between $2 million and $3 million.

Content for this summary was derived from original reporting by ABC Audio, as featured on 105.7 The Point