EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Electric Guitar Bomber Black

Out of the box, two problems. The set up was absolutely atrocious. Unplayable bad. These guitars are not designed to have a floating Floyd and somehow the bridge was floating. And secondly, the pickup switch was faulty. No amount of contact cleaner would bring the switch around. I was able to rough in a basic set up and replaced the toggle switch. Another issue was everything, and I mean everything, was loose. From screws to nuts to strap buttons. Fender/EVH obviously has some QC issues that they need to sort out as this guitar should have never left the factory in this state. I should have returned it, but after receiving the first one damaged and now a second guitar in such a state, it beat me to submission and just decided to address the issues myself. Now the good. The neck is absolutely amazing on this guitar. Hands down the easiest to play instrument I have ever owned. Pickups literally scream. Styling is obviously subjective, but I love it as well as the flat black finish, as it's a commonly known fact that black guitars just sound better. For the price and to have Van Halen's name attached, the quality control issues are just not acceptable. I couldn't recommend this to a new player or someone who does not want to tinker. Do better, Fender/EVH.

THE GUITAR REALLY STAYED BALANCED AND CENTERED ON A STRAP. THE FRET BOARD AND WERE SOLID FEELING . I DID LIKE THE SOUND OF THE PICK UPS, THE REMIND ME OF THE BROWN SOUND EDDIE LOVED THE GUITAR I PLAYED COULD USE A PICK AND BRIDGE ADJUSTMENT , BUT I TRY TO UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUMENT NOT THE FLAWS

I play it on tour

This guitar checks all the boxes. I have a Stratocaster and needed something with double humbuckers to play more rock metal music. Les Paul's and Gibson sg's were out of the budget. I tried guitars from schecter, Jackson, and PRS but kept coming back to the Wolfgang. The neck is buttery smooth and the body is extremely comfortable. The matte finish feels great on my arm while strumming or playing for technical music. The tone is very thick and loud but can give off more of a strat blues tone with the right amp. I'd never used the Floyd Rose tremolo system before and found it a little aggravating. After using the evh for a few weeks it was easier to tune and play. The bridge and tremolo feel great to play and over all an amazing guitar for the price. The evh Wolfgang standard is the cheaper or half-price version of the special. I have played the special ans well but didn't like it as much. Both have very similar tones and necks which are almost undistinguishable. The problem is the shape of the body. On the special, it compares to something like a Les Paul with a very thick blocky feel. The standard has a stomach cut and body cut and so much more comfortable to hold and play. Other than the body, I'm pretty sure the pickups and electronics are the same. After trying all the guitars from the 600-100 price point, I can confidently say this is the best. If you looking for a guitar in this price range, I strongly recommend the evh Wolfgang standard.

It didn't take long to appreciate the quality of this instrument. I added the D-Tuna, It's a must. It's not included... Straight neck, low action, sounds great, classic top mounted Floyd like the Frankenstrat, and it feels good and balanced. I really like the baked maple! 9/10

So I have been playing schecter and fender and was considering a Gibson. The gibs are just too fat in the neck. Me and my average hands have been working with thin c shape ok but I have had the feeling there must be something better. Don't get me wrong, those work fine. Actually went in to get a Jackson, but saw this one and had to test it out. It's a short scale thin, light and easy to play guitar. Have had it for a couple of weeks and I can honestly say it's my favorite ever. Super expressive, like crazy. It drives and overdrives with little effort. I can reach and move around the fret board easily making me sound better than I am. Saying that I'm impressed is an understatement. I don't know how anyone can do better, and the price is very reasonable. I can't imagine how the "upgraded" models play.... Guess I might have to try one.