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EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Deep Purple Metallic

SKU: EV5107701552 MFR: 5107701552
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Key Features

  • Unleash your inner rockstar with the EVH Wolfgang Special's incredible sound quality.
  • Experience supreme playability with the smooth, hand-rubbed satin urethane neck finish.
  • The direct-mount EVH Wolfgang humbucking pickups deliver face-melting high gain tones.
  • Shred in style with the distinct Deep Purple Metallic finish and sleek aesthetics.
  • Dive bomb with confidence using the reliable Floyd Rose locking tremolo bridge system.
  • Enjoy precise tuning stability with the EVH-branded Gotoh tuning machines on this guitar.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?CHRIS R P : Product reviews about the value, durability, easy playability with features like the premium tremolo and dropped-d switch.GREG T : Fantastic guitars, nice colorANTHONY K : I have searched far and wide to find this guitar with no success. I have been buying guitars for years online and not ever had any issues finding what I wanted. Never heard of Adorama before. Don’t let me down.

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2025-02-19T07:49:11

Rated 5 out of 5

EVH Wolfgang Special

Great guitar a nearly 1/2 to price of anyone else. Fast shipping as I had it in like 2 days. Love this guitar.

LARRY M.

2025-02-18T12:45:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Such a great guitar

This is an awesome guitar. The Floyd Rose works great, the fret work was done really well, and the color is perfect.

MARK S.

2025-02-12T07:04:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Thank you !!

Great deal

CLINT K.

2024-09-25T08:52:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful

Beautiful guitar

GIUSEPPE G.

2024-07-31T07:48:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

The guitar was packaged extremely well and arrived in perfect condition. Couldn't find anything wrong with it.

TIMOTHY Y.

2024-07-30T03:25:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful EVH Special Surf Green Axe

Overall this is a great guitar. Excellent build quality and excellent components. This is an easy to play guitar due to the neck and contoured body. Note this is not a standard Floyd Rose. This one is to Eddie's specs and is flat on the body to be able to use the Drop D tuning. Takes some getting used to. The frets on mine were sprouting pretty badly when I received it, but after a few days of sitting in the humidity, the issue went away. I am sure this was stored somewhere very dry and the fretboard shrunk up. This is a great guitar for many styles of playing, especially rock, alternative, and metal. I love the flat satin surf green color. It is beautiful. I highly recommend this guitar. It is a great value and a super fun guitar to play. From the screaming pickups to the Drop D Tuning system, it's a winner. EVH does it again with the MIM EVH special guitar!

Bradford T.

2024-07-11T13:14:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Plays well and sounds nice.

Great deal for a great guitar.

JOHN H.

2021-12-21T07:12:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Evh polar white

Best purchase, great guitar. I?m so happy

MARK R.

2021-08-04T08:42:23

Rated 5 out of 5

EVH. Enough said.

Fantastic guitar. I've owned a Peavey EVH for 20 years and this new Fender version is just as nice, maybe nicer. I love the neck on it, its a ripper for sure.

PETE B.

2021-07-25T16:32:20

Rated 5 out of 5

EVH, wolfgang

Nice guitar. High quality, great company.

MICHAEL G.

2021-07-25T09:24:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Are you kidding? This is EXCELLENT!

I LOVE IT! It took 9 months to get 1(ONE) sent from EVH. Adorama was very prompt with shipping. The guitar arrived in perfect condition and I tune. I will definitely continue to do business with Adorama. If you are curious about the Wolfgang guitar? I?ve been doing all of the whole nine yards outside of widespread fame and fortune for 35 years. Played and loved many different guitars. The Wolfgang is indeed a special device?a successful marriage of Les Paul and Strat - What Eddie was going for all along! He did it. Now we can all enjoy and benefit. Cheers!!!

MARC L.

2021-07-18T09:00:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing guitar

Amazing guitar and sound

Erik M.

2021-06-18T06:52:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Buy one ASAP!

This is one of the better guitars I've played in my life. Right out of the box it was intonated perfectly but needed to be tuned. If you haven't used a D-Tuna before (like me), I highly recommend looking up a video on how to properly tune it. Having owned floating floyd rose bridge guitars before, I expected tuning to be a hassle. But to my surprise, it tuned just like a regular guitar and I barely had to use the fine tuning pegs. My only problem that I've adjusted to my comfort would be the tension on the bridge was a bit too much for me, removing the cover on the back and taking out one of the springs fixed this problem for me. But everything else is perfect, you're getting the sound of a Les Paul in a strat style body. It's hard to not want to play this guitar. The neck is the smoothest I've ever played, it's finely sanded down and just feels like butter. The gloss black body is also stunning to look at, but keep a cloth around because it's a finger print magnet. If you're a fan of EVH or looking for a good hybrid between Fender and Gibson, this is the guitar for you.

Glenn M.

2021-06-11T11:24:38

Rated 5 out of 5

I really Love This Guitar

The Guitar looks ,feels and sounds Great That all I have to say

GLENN L.

2020-11-29T12:00:31

Rated 5 out of 5

EVH Sassafrass

Arrived safely packaged and ready to play!

SARAH W.

2020-11-09T07:13:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Ice Blue Wolf

Of all the WG specials I own (4), this one was almost perfect out of the box. Easier to set-up, and smoother to play. The only explanation I have is that sometimes guitars come together better than others. Pieces fit better, tone is right where you want it, etc... That’s what this one was. She’s a pure joy to play and the color looks far better in person than the pics show.

SCOTT T.

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EVH Wolfgang Special Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    Purple

  • Model / Series

    EVH Wolfgang Special

  • Orientation

    Right-Handed

  • Number of Strings

    6

  • Body Type

    Solidbody

  • Body Shape

    Doublecut

  • Body Material

    Basswood

  • Guitar Finish

    Gloss

  • Neck Material

    Maple

  • Neck Construction

    Bolt-On

  • Neck Finish

    Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane

  • Neck Shape

    Wolfgang Backshape

  • Scale Length

    25.5" (648mm)

  • Fingerboard Material

    Ebony Fretboard

  • Fingerboard Radius

    12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8mm to 406.4mm)

  • Number of Frets

    22

  • Fret Size

    Jumbo

  • Nut Material

    Floyd Rose R2 Locking

  • Nut Width

    1.625" (41.3mm)

  • Position Inlays

    Pearloid Dot

  • Headstock

    EVH Wolfgang

Hardware

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  • Hardware Finish

    Chrome

  • Tuning Machines

    EVH-Branded Gotoh

  • Pickguard

    None

  • Control Knobs

    Black Speed

  • Switch Tip

    Black

Electronics

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  • Bridge Pickup

    Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking

  • Neck Pickup

    Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking

  • Controls

    Volume (500K EVH Bourns Low Friction Pot) with Treble Bleed Circuit, Tone (250K EVH Bourns High Friction Pot)

  • Pickup Switching

    3-Position Toggle:
    Position 1: Bridge Pickups
    Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups
    Position 3: Neck Pickup

  • Pickup Configuration

    HH

Miscellaenous

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  • String Material

    EVH Nickel Plated Steel

  • UPC Code

    885978438273

18 Accessories for EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Deep Purple Metallic

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  • Humidifier (1)
  • Tuners (2)
  • Picks (1)
  • Winders (1)
  • Capos (2)
  • Cleaning Accessories (1)
  • Stands (3)
  • Cases, Bags & Sleeves (1)
  • Strings (2)
  • Pedals (2)
  • Cables & Adapters (1)
  • Holders (1)

About EVH Wolfgang Special

FEATURED REVIEWS

EVH Sassafrass

By SARAH W.

Arrived safely packaged and ready to play!

Evh polar white

By MARK R.

Best purchase, great guitar. I?m so happy

Experience the unparalleled craftsmanship and performance of the Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar, a testament to the world-class quality that music enthusiasts and professional artists have come to expect. This instrument, meticulously designed with an eye-catching Deep Purple Metallic finish and an Ebony Fingerboard, is not just a guitar, but a high-performance music creation tool that has been road-tested in arenas worldwide.

The Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar boasts a basswood body with an elegantly arched top, creating a stunning visual appeal. Its robust, graphite-reinforced bolt-on quartersawn maple neck is carved and rolled to meet the exacting specifications of Eddie Van Halen, ensuring a comfortable grip and smooth playability. The neck is further enhanced with a hand-rubbed urethane finish on the back, adding to its aesthetic appeal and durability.

This guitar is primed for high-performance, energetic riffing, and blazing leads. The 12"-16" compound radius ebony fingerboard, equipped with 22 jumbo frets and pearloid dot inlays, offers a seamless playing experience. The guitar also features a conveniently located spoke wheel at the base of the neck, making truss rod adjustments easier than ever.

The Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar is powered by a pair of flagship custom-designed black EVH Wolfgang Alnico 2 humbucking pickups, mounted directly to the body. These pickups deliver dynamic and articulate voicing, along with endless sustain for powerful chords and melody lines.

The guitar's tuning precision is ensured by an EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking trem and Floyd Rose locking nut. These work in harmony to maintain accurate tuning, even with extreme pitch changes. The EVH D-Tuna allows for quick retuning to drop-D and back with pinpoint accuracy, all at the flick of a finger. The low-friction volume control ensures smooth swells, while the high-friction tone control prevents accidental tone shifting.

The Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar, with its Deep Purple Metallic finish, features cream body binding and chrome hardware, making it a spotlight-ready instrument that is as visually stunning as it is sonically powerful. This guitar is a testament to the blend of style, sound, and high-speed playability that the Wolfgang Special series is renowned for.

EVH Wolfgang Special Features

  • 12"-16" compound radius ebony fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and pearloid dot inlays.
  • Basswood body with arched top.
  • Dual direct mount EVH Wolfgang humbucking pickups.
  • EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking trem and R2 locking nut.
  • Graphite-reinforced bolt-on quartersawn maple neck.
  • Heel-mount truss rod adjustment spoke wheel.
  • Neck is carved and rolled to Eddie Van Halenfs specifications with a hand-rubbed urethane finish on the back.
  • Three-way toggle switch, volume control (500K EVH Bourns Low Friction Pot) and tone (250K EVH Bourns High Friction) control.

Key Features

  • Unleash your inner rockstar with the EVH Wolfgang Special's incredible sound quality.
  • Experience supreme playability with the smooth, hand-rubbed satin urethane neck finish.
  • The direct-mount EVH Wolfgang humbucking pickups deliver face-melting high gain tones.
  • Shred in style with the distinct Deep Purple Metallic finish and sleek aesthetics.
  • Dive bomb with confidence using the reliable Floyd Rose locking tremolo bridge system.
  • Enjoy precise tuning stability with the EVH-branded Gotoh tuning machines on this guitar.

What's in the box:

  • Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar (Deep Purple Metallic)
  • Tremolo Arm
  • Hex Keys
  • User Manual
  • EVH Lifetime Limited Warranty