EVH Wolfgang USA 5A Flame Top 3-Tone Burst with Case
The original guitar that launched the line, the EVH Wolfgang® USA unleashes pure, unadulterated rock 'n' roll power.
Since its launch in 2007, the EVH brand has had one mission—to take the tools Eddie Van Halen uses to create his groundbreaking guitar work and place them in your hands.
Over 35 years of innovation and experience were injected into the creation of the original Wolfgang USA, which continues to unleash pure unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll power, titanic sound, speedy playability and stunning spotlight-ready style.
“Everything that I’ve built, destroyed, stumbled onto, learned and experienced is in this guitar,” Eddie Van Halen said. “Every aspect and component of this guitar has been examined and upgraded to the highest standards possible: stainless steel frets, double-potted custom-wound pickups, five-piece binding on the matching body and headstock, custom-made signature tuning machines and Floyd Rose® bridge, new low-friction pots, and the list keeps going. We left no stone unturned.”
The Wolfgang USA features a basswood body with a AAAAA flame maple top. It has an offset shape with larger upper horn lending to great balance. The body provides excellent tonal response that is full and rich, along with overall warmth and sustain. The color matched headstock is also capped with premium flame maple for an exquisite figured touch.
The bolt-on quartersawn maple neck is rock solid, built to withstand vigorous playing and life on the road. The quartersawn grain runs the length of the neck for a stronger piece of wood, and is less susceptible to shrinking, warping or splitting, while graphite-reinforcement rods flank the truss rod for even more increased neck stability. For those who prefer a fatter neck, the Wolfgang backshape is a thicker profile in comparison to the standard or modified C- shape with a .805” thickness at the 3rd fret and .890” at the 12th fret. It features a 12”–16” compound radius ebony fingerboard that has been perfectly finished. This makes for unparalleled comfortable chording and riffing near the nut and precise shred articulation and bending near the heel. Known for its clear and crisp attack, the ebony fingerboard’s tight wood grains also lend for a slick and fast-playing surface, while the vintage stainless steel frets are smaller for a classic feel. Lastly, pearloid block inlays add an elegant flash.
Not all humbuckers are created equal. Direct mount EVH Wolfgang USA humbuckers with Alnico 2 magnets are hotter and harness Eddie’s signature authoritative, high-gain lead tone that captivated the world of rock ‘n’ roll in the ‘70s and ‘80s. These pickups deliver radiate rich harmonics, pristine highs and plenty of snarling mids. Explore this axe’s sonic palette with the three-way toggle switch, with reverse wiring. Position one engages the neck pickup for all your blistering solo needs. Position two engages both pickups, while position three engages the bridge pickup for robust rhythm riffing. The volume knobs houses a 500K EVH Bourns low friction pot with treble bleed circuit for seamless swells, while the tone control with 250K EVH Bourns high friction pot that will stay in place even if accidentally bumped.
Of course, you won't forget that you can dive bomb to your hearts delight and stay in tune, thanks to the EVH-branded Floyd Rose® locking tremolo bridge with EVH D-Tuna® and EVH-branded Gotho® High Ratio die-cast tuners with white pearloid buttons. This is premium hardware, fitting for a premium guitar.
And, this American-made Wolfgang comes with a high quality, road worth hardshell case.
Experience ultra-speedy plability, colossal sound and classic looks with the Wolfgang USA.
Product Specs
Model Name: Wolfgang® USA, Ebony Fingerboard, 5A Flame Top, 3-Tone Burst
Model Number: 5107920820
Series: Wolfgang® USA
Country of Origin: US
Color: Range
Body: Basswood
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Wolfgang®
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: Wolfgang® Backshape
Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® USA Humbucking
String Nut: Floyd Rose® R2 Locking
Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Position Inlays: Ebony
Truss: Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel
Bridge Pickup: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® USA Humbucking
Neck Pickup: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® USA Humbucking
Pickup Switching: EVH® Reverse-Style 3-Position Switching: Position 1: Neck Pickup, Position 2: Neck and Bridge, Position 3: Bridge
Pickup Configuration: HH
Bridge: EVH®-Branded Floyd Rose® Locking Tremolo with EVH® D-Tuna®
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: EVH®-Branded Gotoh®
Control Knobs: Black Knurled with White Indicator
Included Accessories: Tremolo Arm, Hex Keys & User Manual
Case/Bag: Included EVH® Wolfgang® Hardshell (p/n 009-0916-000)