Engineered for speed, comfort, and a full - throttle attitude, the reimagined 5150® Series Standard electric guitar is a blast from the past, combining throwback and modern features. It has a modified Strat® - style basswood body with a deeper upper body curve. The graphite - reinforced bolt - on quartersawn maple neck offers a comfortable modified 'C' profile, a hand - rubbed satin urethane back finish, a heel - mount truss rod adjustment wheel, and a colour - matched 'hockey stick' headstock with an EVH® logo decal. The 12' - 16' compound radius ebony fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and cream dot inlays ensures smooth and speedy playability. Unlike the original single - humbucking bridge pickup model, the new 5150 has an HH pickup configuration controlled by a three - way toggle switch. The custom - designed EVH® Wolfgang® Alnico 2 humbucking bridge pickup provides the right amount of punch, articulation, sweet sustain, and thick rhythms. The neck pickup offers great overdrive and sustain, and clean tones when the volume is down. A low - friction volume knob for smooth volume swells and a high - friction tone knob that stays in place are added perks. There's also a lower bout kill switch for stutter and rhythmic effects. It comes with a 'nave - bomb' certified EVH - branded top - mount Floyd Rose® bridge, a locking tailpiece with fine tuners for each string, and a patented EVH D - Tuna® for quick drop - D to standard tuning. Specifications include a 5150™ body shape, basswood body, satin urethane finish, EVH® Modified 'C' neck profile, ebony fretboard, and more.
Using this EVH 5150 Series Standard Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the EVH® - Branded Gotoh® tuning machines. The EVH D - Tuna® makes it super easy to switch between drop - D and standard tuning. When you're ready to play, use the three - way toggle switch to select between different pickup configurations. Adjust the volume with the low - friction volume knob for smooth swells and the high - friction tone knob for the right sound. You can also use the kill switch on the lower bout to create stutter and rhythmic effects. As for maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. Check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to sound dull or lose their tension. Make sure to 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 carefully, and if you're not sure, it's best to consult a professional.
