In 1984, Eddie Van Halen introduced his iconic red, white, and black striped 5150 guitar. Little did he know it would spark a wave of imitations. EVH Gear is excited to present a new Striped Series 5150 model inspired by his original. It features the distinct 5150 striped motif and a single humbucker setup. Like Eddie's guitar, the Striped Series 5150 has a basswood body and a bolt - on quartersawn maple neck with a comfortable modified “C” profile, a hand - rubbed back finish, and a “hockey stick” headstock. The compound - radius (12 - 16 in.) maple fingerboard comes with 22 jumbo frets, black dot inlays, and a convenient heel - mounted truss rod adjustment wheel. The custom - designed EVH Wolfgang alnico 2 Humbucker bridge pickup offers the perfect balance of power and articulation. The EVH - branded Floyd Rose bridge has the patented EVH DTuna for quick switching between drop - D and standard tuning. Specifications include a solid body double cutaway shape, basswood body material, red/white/black body color, gloss body finish, maple fretboard material, dot fretboard inlays, 12' - 16' compound fretboard radius, 25.5' scale length, 22 frets, EVH Wolfgang alnico 2 pickups, Floyd Rose bridge with EVH D - Tuna, EVH tuners, and chrome hardware.
Using your EVH Striped Series 5150 Electric Guitar is a breeze. To start, tune your guitar using the EVH tuners. You can quickly switch between drop - D and standard tuning with the EVH DTuna on the Floyd Rose bridge. When you're ready to play, strum or pick the strings using a pick or your fingers. The EVH Wolfgang alnico 2 Humbucker bridge pickup will give you a great sound with a good balance of power and clarity. For adjustments, use the heel - mounted truss rod adjustment wheel to keep the neck in the right shape. When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove fingerprints and dirt. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity as this can damage the wood and hardware. Also, check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to sound dull or lose their tension. Have fun playing your amazing guitar!
