Wheaton, MD, United States
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Elevate Your Riffs to New Heights - The EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar
Road-tested in arenas around the world, the Wolfgang® Special is a purebred music-making machine, designed with stunning style, giant sound and high-speed playability.
The Wolfgang Special features a basswood body with an arched top and a robust graphite-reinforced bolt-on quartersawn maple neck. The neck is carved and rolled to Eddie Van Halen’s exacting specifications and features a hand-rubbed urethane back finish. Primed for high performance, energetic riffing and blazing leads, the 12”-16” compound radius maple fingerboard has 22 jumbo frets and black dot inlays. Truss rod adjustments have also never been easier thanks to a spoke wheel conveniently located at the base of the neck.
25.5" scale length
Basswood body with arched top
Graphite-reinforced bolt-on quartersawn maple neck
Neck is carved and rolled to Eddie Van Halen’s specifications with hand-rubbed satin urethane back finish
12"-16" compound radius maple fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and black dot inlays
Convenient heel-mount truss rod adjustment spoke wheel
Direct mount EVH® Wolfgang® bridge and neck humbucking pickups
EVH-branded Floyd Rose® locking trem and Floyd Rose locking nut
EVH D-Tuna®
Three-way toggle switch, EVH volume control (500K EVH Bourns® Low Friction Pot) with treble bleed circuit and tone control (250K EVH Bourns® High Friction)
A pair of flagship custom designed black EVH® Wolfgang Alnico 2 humbucking pickups are mounted directly to the body, providing dynamic yet articulate voicing, as well as endless sustain for powerful chords and melody lines. A sturdy and dependable EVH-branded Floyd Rose® locking trem and Floyd Rose locking nut work in tandem for precise tuning even with extreme changes in pitch, while the EVH D-Tuna® retunes to drop-D and back with strict accuracy at the flick of a finger. The volume knob with treble bleed circuit has a 500K EVH Bourns® low friction pot for smooth swells and a tone control knob with a 250K Bourns high friction tone pot that prevents accidental tone shifting.
SPECIFICATIONS
Body
Body: Arched Basswood
Body Finish: Satin Urethane
Body Shape: Wolfgang®
Body Binding: 1-Ply Cream
Body Material: Arched Basswood
Neck
Headstock: EVH® Wolfgang®
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Wolfgang® Backshape
Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement
Neck Thickness: .805" at 3rd & .890" at 12th Fret
Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Side Dots: Black
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fret Size: Jumbo
Number of Frets: 22
Truss Rod: EVH®-Branded with Wheel
Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel
String Nut: Floyd Rose® R2 Locking
Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Nut Material: Floyd Rose® R2 Locking
Hardware
Bridge: EVH®-Branded Floyd Rose® Locking Tremolo with EVH® D-Tuna®
Tremolo Block: Brass
Pickup Covers: Parchment
Control Knobs: Black Plastic with White Indicator
Switch Tip: Black
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: EVH®-Branded Gotoh®
String Trees: Floyd Rose® Retainer Bar
Tremolo Arm: Floyd Rose® 1000 Series Locking
Strap Button: Oversized
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® Humbucking
Neck Pickup: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® Humbucking
Pickup Configuration: HH
Controls: Volume (500K EVH® Bourns® Low Friction Pot) with Treble Bleed Circuit, Tone (250K EVH® Bourns® High Friction Pot)
Switching: 3-Position Toggle
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Tremolo Arm, Hex Keys & User Manual
Truss Rod Wrench: 2.5 mm Hex
Manufacturer: EVHModel: 5107701557SKU: I683166-N-2-WHXXUPC: 885978725250We are Chuck Levin's Washington Music CenterSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.Our team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.Chuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.
Original Price$966.95
$67.95 price drop
New Price$899
+ $42.05 Shipping
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