“The guitar was designed by Eddie (with a few customizations I had added).

I won’t even insult the mans talent by trying to play one of his songs tonight.

thanks again, Eddie for this guitar, and rest in peace, sir.”

Jack White, Eddie Van Halen

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[Eddie] said, I wanted something that doesnt fight me," White recalled.

I was like, Those are the magic bad words that I completely disagree with.

And thats why Im picking his guitar."

Van Halen lost his battle against canceron Oct. 6, he was 65.

Watch his performance in full above.