Key Features
- Stunning style and high-speed playability
- Robustness and clarity provided by basswood body and quartersawn maple neck
- Dynamic and articulate voicing delivered by flagship custom designed EVH Alnico 2 pickups
- Precise tuning and drop-D capabilities courtesy of locking tremolo and D-Tuna
EVH Wolfgang Special, Pharaohs Gold Overview
The EVH Wolfgang Special is a powerhouse of a guitar, built for those who demand the very best in performance, style, and sound. Designed and road-tested by the legendary Eddie Van Halen, this guitar is a true music-making machine. Equipped with custom-designed EVH Wolfgang Alnico 2 humbucking pickups, this guitar delivers a dynamic and articulate voice, with endless sustain for powerful chords and soaring melodies. Plus, the EVH D-Tuna allows for quick and accurate retuning to drop-D and back again.
Crafted with a basswood body and an arched top, the Wolfgang Special delivers bold and powerful tones. Its graphite-reinforced bolt-on quartersawn maple neck is carved and rolled to Van Halen's exacting specifications, ensuring optimal playability and comfort, while the hand-rubbed satin urethane finish on the back of the neck adds a touch of luxury. What's more, a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fingerboard features twenty-two jumbo frets and pearloid dot inlays, allowing for effortless playing and lightning-fast solos. With its stunning finish and chrome hardware, the EVH Wolfgang Special is as visually striking as it is sonically powerful.
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View Full DescriptionPlay anything from complex chords to shredding solos
Equipped with flagship custom-designed EVH Wolfgang Alnico 2 humbucking pickups, the Wolfgang Special delivers dynamic and articulate sounds. These electronics are mounted directly to the body, allowing for enhanced resonance and sustain. From powerful chords to intricate melody lines, these humbuckers provide exceptional clarity and expression.
But for those who want to customise the output, the Wolfgang comes equipped with a volume that features a treble bleed circuit and a 500K EVH Bourns low friction pot, allowing for smooth swells and seamless transitions in your playing dynamics. This is complemented by the tone control, which utilises a 250K high friction to prevent accidental shifting, ensuring your desired sound stays in place. Discover your unique voicing.
Intricate design details for a natural feeling performance
The Wolfgang Special is a true work of art. With its basswood body and stunning arched top, this guitar not only looks incredible, but it also delivers exceptional sound and playability. The sturdy construction is enhanced by a graphite-reinforced bolt-on quartersawn maple neck, ensuring stability and durability for years to come. Furthermore, this is carefully carved and rolled to Eddie Van Halen's exact specifications, while the hand-rubbed satin urethane finish on the back provides a smooth and comfortable feel.
Designed for high-performance playing, the Wolfgang features a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fingerboard adorned with twenty-two jumbo frets. Its compound radius allows for effortless string bending and fast playing, while the fret size provides optimal control and precision. Completing its style are pearloid dot inlays, adding a touch of elegance to the overall aesthetic. Thanks to the addition of the convenient spoke wheel located at the base of the neck, adjusting the truss rod for optimal playability is a breeze.
Make your playing stand out and stable
Featured on this iconic EVH guitar is a locking tremolo and Floyd Rose nut ensure precise tuning, even with aggressive whammy bar use. This combination provides incredible pitch stability, allowing you to perform extreme changes without any worries. Additionally, the EVH D-Tuna allows for quick and accurate retuning to drop-D and back, all with a simple flick of a finger.
Reliability with every component
The hardware on the Wolfgang Special is built to last. Its chrome finish not only looks sleek, but also adds a layer of protection against wear and tear. Included in the hardware is the EVH-branded Gotoh tuning machines, which offer precise tuning stability, while the Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking tremolo arm allows for smooth and precise action. Also featured are oversized strap buttons and a Floyd Rose retainer bar, ensuring your guitar stays securely in place, even during the most energetic performances. Experience the power, precision, and artistry of the EVH Wolfgang Special.
Specifications
- Product Code: 5107701545
Body and Bridge
- Material: Basswood
- Shape: Wolfgang
- Colour: Pharoah's Gold
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Bridge: EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Special Locking Tremolo w/ EVH D-Tuna
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: Wolfgang Backshape
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On
- Neck Finish: Hand Rubbed Satin Urethane
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12-16" Compound
- Frets: 22 Jumbo
- Inlays: Pearloid Dots
- Truss Rod: EVH-Branded with Wheel
- Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mount Adjustment Wheel
- String Nut: Floyd Rose R2 Locking
- Nut: Floyd Rose R2 Locking
- Nut Width: 41.3mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking
- Neck Pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking
- Controls: Volume (500K Low Friction Pot) w/ Treble Bleed Circuit, Tone (250K High Friction Pot)
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic w/ White Indicator
- Switch Tip: Black
- Pickup Covers: Parchment
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: EVH-Branded Gotoh
- Tremolo Arm: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
- Strap Buttons: Oversized
- String Trees: Floyd Rose Retainer Bar
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
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