The Wolfgang® WG Standard QM brings you the iconic style and powerful sound crafted by Eddie Van Halen at an affordable price for everyday musicians. This electric guitar offers many top - notch features similar to its pricier counterparts. It has a basswood body with a special 'comfort cut' forearm contour, which makes playing incredibly easy. The body also sports an eye - catching masked - off natural body binding and an elegant quilt maple top. Its bolt - on baked maple neck, reinforced with graphite rods, resists temperature and humidity changes. A spoke wheel at the neck base allows for quick truss rod adjustments. The guitar is designed for comfort and speed, with a smooth oiled finish on the neck back and a 12” - 16” compound radius baked maple fingerboard having rolled edges, 22 jumbo frets, and black dot inlays. The dual EVH® Wolfgang humbucking pickups, directly mounted to the body, transfer vibrations efficiently, resulting in long - lasting sustain. The black knurled tone and volume control knobs are set to Van Halen's exact specifications, and the 500k pots let you easily find a unique sound while keeping the high - end sparkle. The EVH - branded Floyd Rose® Special bridge and R2 locking nut keep the guitar in tune even during extreme whammy use. Tested on stage, the Wolfgang WG Standard QM comes in various eye - catching finishes with black headstocks and black chrome hardware. Specifications: Body Shape: Wolfgang®; Body Material: Basswood; Body Finish: Gloss Urethane; Neck Profile: Wolfgang® Backshape; Fretboard Material: Caramelized 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 Inlays; Pickups: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® Humbucking (Bridge), Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® Humbucking (Neck); Bridge: EVH® - Branded Floyd Rose® Special Locking Tremolo; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009 -.042 Gauges); Tuning Machines: EVH® - Branded; Hardware Finish: Chrome.
Using your EVH Wolfgang Standard QM Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure to tune it up using the EVH - branded tuning machines. When you're ready to play, hold the guitar by the body and use your fretting hand on the fingerboard. The smooth oiled finish on the back of the neck will make it easy to move your hand up and down. Use the black knurled tone and volume control knobs to adjust your sound according to your preference. For truss rod adjustments, you can use the spoke wheel at the base of the neck, but do it gently and a little at a time. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in a dry place to avoid damage from humidity. You can clean the body with a soft, dry cloth regularly. Check the strings often and replace them when they start to sound dull or look worn. Also, make sure to keep the EVH - branded Floyd Rose® Special bridge and R2 locking nut in good condition by lubricating them occasionally. When not in use, store your guitar in a case to protect it from scratches and other damages.
