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The Spirit of Van Halen Lives on





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Edward Van Halen’s contributions to the electric guitar are undeniable, and the EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar delivers the massive sound and road-tested durability befitting of its legendary namesake. EVH humbuckers in the bridge and neck unleash a blistering yet clear sound, with upgraded volume and tone pots producing smoother swells and clearer tone. The basswood body and quartersawn maple neck combine for excellent sustain and durability, with a silky ebony fingerboard ideal for finger-twisting runs and searing leads. Designed to his exact specifications and intentionally positioned against the body, the dive-bomb-only D-Tuna-equipped Floyd Rose lets you mimic Eddie’s signature trem work with ease, along with giving you instant access to Drop D tuning. The EVH Wolfgang Special is on fire ? pick one up and unleash your creativity while channeling the spirit of a true rock icon.





World-class electronics worthy of a guitar legend





Run through the wringer and approved by the man himself, EVH humbuckers are a standard in all Wolfgang Special guitars. Alnico 2 humbuckers in the bridge and neck go from singing highs to screaming leads with ease, courtesy of a 3-way toggle. Achieving that perfect Van Halen tone requires more than just high-quality pickups, and the Wolfgang Special is outfitted with several top-of-the-line components to round out its authentic EVH-inspired sound. Volume swells are smoother than ever with the 500K EVH Bourns low-friction pot, and a 250K Bourns high-friction pot on the tone knob prevents unwanted tone shifts.





Top-quality construction made for heavy use





To deliver his virtuosic performances on arena stages the world over, Eddie Van Halen demanded a lot from his instruments. This expectation for high quality is built directly into the Wolfgang Special series, which is crafted with resonant tonewoods and additional reinforcement for superior playability and rock-solid durability. Sweetwater guitarists love the Wolfgang Special’s comfortable, lightweight basswood body, offering a well-balanced tone and extra beefiness in the midrange. If you’re in the market for incredible resonance and sustain, the Wolfgang Special’s quartersawn maple neck more than delivers, with graphite reinforcement adding additional stability. With its smooth feel and player-friendly comfort, the ebony fingerboard is primed for a sonic eruption across all 22 jumbo frets.





Bend your tone to oblivion with a Floyd Rose locking trem





It’s nearly impossible to play any of EVH’s legendary solos without the use of a dependable, heavy-duty tremolo. Appropriately, the Wolfgang Special comes stock with a tried-and-true Floyd Rose locking trem ? perfect for dive-bombs, squeals, and bends all while keeping your strings in tune. The addition of an EVH D-Tuna allows you to tune down to Drop D and back with the simple flick of a finger, adding even more versatility to this hard-rocking machine.





EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar Features:


Designed and approved by Eddie Van Halen himself


Alnico 2 humbuckers produce searing Van Halen tone


Lightweight basswood body adds sustain and resonance


Graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck for increased durability


Fast-playing ebony fingerboard


Upgraded volume and tone pots


EVH-branded Floyd Rose tremolo allows for twisting, bending, and dive-bombing


EVH D-Tuna for instant Drop D tuning