Engineered for speed, comfort, and a full - throttle attitude, the reimagined 5150™ Series Standard electric guitar is a blast from the past. It combines throwback charm with modern features. Like its predecessor, it has a modified Strat® - style basswood body with a deeper upper body curve. The graphite - reinforced bolt - on quartersawn maple neck has a comfortable modified “C” profile, a hand - rubbed satin urethane back finish, a heel - mount truss rod adjustment wheel, and a color - matched “hockey stick” headstock with the EVH® logo decal. The 12” - 16” compound radius maple fingerboard, with 22 jumbo frets and black dot inlays, ensures smooth and speedy playability. The original striped 5150 had only a single humbucking bridge pickup, but the new 5150 comes with an HH pickup configuration controlled by a three - way toggle switch. The custom - designed EVH® Wolfgang® Alnico 2 humbucking bridge pickup offers the right amount of punch, articulation, sweet sustain, and thick chunky rhythms in a balanced EQ curve. The EVH Wolfgang Alnico 2 humbucker neck pickup provides no - nonsense overdrive and endless sustain, and clean tones when the volume is turned down. A custom - designed low - friction volume knob allows for smooth volume swells, and the high - friction tone knob stays in place. There's also a lower bout kill switch for stutter and rhythmic effects. It's equipped with an EVH - branded top - mount Floyd Rose® bridge with fine tuners for each string and a patented EVH D - Tuna® for quick tuning changes. The 5150 Standard comes in eye - catching Neon Pink or Slime Green finishes with all - chrome hardware, including EVH - branded Gotoh® tuning machines. Specifications: Body Shape: 5150™; Body Material: Basswood; Body Finish: Gloss Urethane; Neck Profile: EVH® Modified 'C' Backshape; Fretboard Material: Maple; Fretboard Radius: 12' - 16' Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 22 Jumbo Frets; Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot; Pickups: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® Humbucking (Bridge), Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® Humbucking (Neck); Bridge: EVH® - Branded Floyd Rose® Locking Tremolo with EVH® D - Tuna®; Strings: EVH® Nickel Plated Steel (.009 -.042 Gauges); Tuning Machines: EVH® - Branded Gotoh®; Hardware Finish: Chrome; Included Accessories: Tremolo Arm, Hex Keys & User Manual.
Using your EVH 5150 Series Standard Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the EVH - branded Gotoh® tuning machines. You can quickly switch between drop - D and standard tuning with the patented EVH D - Tuna® on the EVH - branded Floyd Rose® bridge. Play around with the three - way toggle switch to control the HH pickup configuration. The custom - designed pickups offer different tones, from punchy rhythms to clean sounds. Use the low - friction volume knob for smooth volume swells and the high - friction tone knob to set your desired tone. The lower bout kill switch can add cool stutter and rhythmic effects to your playing. When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Wipe it down after each use with a soft cloth to remove sweat and dirt. Make sure to check the strings regularly. The EVH® Nickel Plated Steel strings (.009 -.042 gauges) should be replaced when they start to sound dull or lose their tension. Also, keep the tuning machines and the bridge lubricated to ensure smooth operation. Store your guitar in a cool, dry place to prevent damage to the wood and electronics. If you need to adjust the truss rod, use the heel - mount truss rod adjustment wheel, but be careful as incorrect adjustment can affect the guitar's playability. Always refer to the included user manual for more detailed instructions.
