The Wolfgang® WG Standard offers the same iconic style and powerful sound crafted by Eddie Van Halen, all at an affordable price for regular musicians. It shares many top - notch features with its costlier counterparts. The basswood body has a special 'comfort cut' forearm contour, ensuring maximum playing comfort. The bolt - on baked maple neck with graphite reinforcement rods stands up well to temperature and humidity changes. A conveniently placed spoke wheel at the neck base allows for quick and easy truss rod adjustments. Designed for comfortable playability and high - speed performance, it has an oiled finish on the neck back and a 12” - 16” compound radius baked maple fingerboard with rolled edges, 22 jumbo frets, and black dot inlays. The dual EVH® Wolfgang humbucking pickups, directly mounted to the body, enhance vibration transfer, delivering long - lasting sustain. Two black knurled control knobs are tuned to Van Halen's precise specs. The smooth 500k pots help you find a unique sound while keeping the sharp high - end sparkle of the Wolfgang pickups. The EVH - branded Floyd Rose® Special bridge and R2 locking nut keep the guitar in tune during wild whammy actions. Tested on live stages, the Wolfgang WG Standard is designed for both performance and comfort. It comes in several eye - catching finishes, with a black headstock and black or black chrome (Gloss Black only) hardware. Specifications: Body Shape: Wolfgang; Body Material: Basswood; Body Colour: Matte Army Drab; Body Finish: Gloss Urethane; Fretboard Material: Baked Maple; Fretboard Radius: 12' - 16' Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of Frets: 22; Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot; Pickup(s): Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® Humbucking; Bridge: EVH® - Branded Floyd Rose® Special Locking Tremolo; Pickguard: None; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009 -.042 Gauges); Tuning Machines: EVH® - Branded; Hardware Finish: Black Chrome.
Using your EVH Wolfgang Standard Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the EVH - branded tuning machines. When you start playing, the 'comfort cut' forearm contour on the basswood body will make long - term playing comfortable. Adjust the truss rod easily with the spoke wheel at the neck base if you notice any issues with the neck. To get different sounds, play around with the two black knurled control knobs. They're set to Eddie Van Halen's specs, so you can find your unique tone. The Floyd Rose bridge and locking nut will keep your guitar in tune even when you use the whammy bar. For maintenance, keep your guitar in a stable environment to avoid extreme temperature and humidity changes that could affect the neck. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to keep them in good condition. You can also occasionally oil the back of the neck to maintain its smooth finish. When not in use, store your guitar in a proper case to protect it from scratches and dust.
