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The EVH Wolfgang WG Special captures all the iconic style and massive sound that made Eddie Van Halen a legend. With its signature specs and premium appointments, this guitar lets you recreate Eddie's magic at an accessible price for serious players. From its striking looks to its unbridled playability, the Wolfgang WG Special embodies the spirit of one of rock's greatest innovators.

EVH Wolfgang Special Ebony Fingerboard

Iconic Wolfgang Style and Vibe

One look at the Wolfgang WG Special and you know you're in for a wild ride. The subtle, but eye-catching Pelham Green finished basswood body adds a tasteful touch of class while the ebony neck screams out, "Play me!" Masked-off binding accentuates the familiar Wolfgang body profile while adding a refined vintage look. Indeed, the WG Special grabs attention as soon as you step on stage. 

EVH Wolfgang Special Ebony Fingerboard Neck Detail

Built for Speed and Comfort

When you grip the WG Standard's neck, you'll feel the unmistakable playability that allowed Eddie to blaze through his most challenging solos. The bolt-on maple neck incorporates graphite reinforcement rods to maintain stability through any climate. Its signature EVH carve provide sublime hand-feel for unrestricted position shifts. And the compound 12"-16" radius ebony fingerboard makes intricate chording and wide bends feel like second nature under your fingers.

EVH Wolfgang Special Ebony Fingerboard Pickup Detail

Scorching Humbucker Tone 

Powering the Wolfgang's massive voice are a pair of sizzling EVH humbuckers. Direct-mounted to the body, these pickups supply tons of thick, singing sustain that seems to last for days. With their broad EQ range, you can conjure everything from snarling distorted rhythms to vocal lead tones just by dialing in the volume and tone controls. These pickups are the real deal, re-creating all of Eddie's signature sounds with uncompromising authenticity.

EVH Wolfgang Special Ebony Fingerboard Bridge Detail

Dive-Bomb at Will

When it's time to release the dive bombs and whinnies, the EVH-branded Floyd Rose Special bridge has your back. This double-locking vibrato lets you abuse the bar with absolute confidence—it always returns to perfect tuning, and EVH's signature D-Tuna enables seamlessly quick drops on the low string. The rock-solid R2 locking nut works in tandem to keep your intonation laser-precise, no matter how extreme your whammy workouts get. With the Floyd Rose system under your control, you can pull off all of Eddie's wildest tricks.

Whether you're an aspiring shredder or a seasoned road warrior, the EVH Wolfgang WG Special gives you the tools to unleash your inner Van Halen. With its iconic look, blazing playability and colossal tone, this ax lets you honor the master's legacy while creating your own signature style. Experience it for yourself at your local Guitar Center.

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Quilt maple top on a basswood body, Wine Red with gloss urethane finish Baked maple fingerboard, compound radius, Floyd Rose R2 locking nut Dual direct mount EVH Wolfgang humbucking pickups with treble bleed circuit EVH-branded Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo, black chrome hardware
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Series
  • Model: Wolfgang Standard
Body
  • Shape: Wolfgang
  • Color: Wine Red
  • Wood: Basswood
  • Top wood: Quilt maple
  • Contour: "Comfort cut" forearm contour
  • Finish: Gloss urethane
  • Binding: Masked-off natural body binding
Fingerboard
  • Material: Baked maple
  • Radius: 12"-16" compound radius
  • Frets: 22 jumbo
  • Inlays: Black dot
  • Side dots: Black
  • Nut: Floyd Rose R2 locking
  • Nut width: 1.625"
  • Truss rod: Modern heel adjust
Hardware
  • Tuning machines: EVH-branded
  • Bridge: EVH-branded Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo
  • Hardware finish: Black chrome
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck pickup: Direct mount EVH Wolfgang humbucking
  • Bridge pickup: Direct mount EVH Wolfgang humbucking
  • Controls: Volume with treble bleed circuit, tone
  • Control knobs: Black plastic with white indicator
  • Switching: 3-position toggle
Other
  • Strings: Nickel plated steel
  • Included accessories: Tremolo arm, hex keys & user manual
  • Case/gig bag: Optional EVH Wolfgang hardshell; Optional EVH black gig bag

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