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EVH Wolfgang Special QM Electric Guitar - Charcoal Burst with Baked Maple Fingerboard

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Basswood Body, Quilt Maple Top, Baked Maple Neck and Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and EVH Tremolo with D-Tuna - Charcoal Burst with Baked Maple Fingerboard
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The Spirit of Van Halen Lives on

Edward Van Halen’s contributions to the electric guitar are undeniable, and the EVH Wolfgang Special QM 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 topped with quilted maple and quartersawn baked maple neck combine for excellent sustain and durability, with a silky baked maple 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 QM 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 QM 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 QM 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 QM series, which is crafted with resonant tonewoods and additional reinforcement for superior playability and rock-solid durability. Sweetwater guitarists love the Wolfgang Special QM’s comfortable, lightweight basswood body and striking quilt maple top, 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 QM’s quartersawn baked maple neck more than delivers, with graphite reinforcement adding additional stability. With its smooth feel and player-friendly comfort, the baked maple 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 QM 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 QM Electric Guitar Features:

  • Designed and approved by Eddie Van Halen himself
  • Alnico 2 humbuckers produce searing Van Halen tone
  • Lightweight basswood body and quilt maple top adds sustain and resonance
  • Graphite-reinforced quartersawn baked maple neck for increased durability
  • Fast-playing baked maple 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

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Wolfgang Special
  • Body Material Basswood
  • Top Material Quilted Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Charcoal Burst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Quartersawn Baked Maple
  • Neck Shape Wolfgang
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material Baked Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.625"
  • Nut Material Floyd Rose R2 Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with D-Tuna
  • Tuners EVH-Branded Gotoh
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 5107701597

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Rated 5/5

Evh wolfgang special Charcoal burst

Perfect great looks of quality and excellent sales and service that you will be getting, I am sure glad I could feel how it plays out as well as any other high dollar Guitar in my hands and not heavy at all Thank you Matt Subers and the sweet water family for the great service.
Music background: Self taught play by ear.
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EVH Wolfgang Special QM Electric Guitar - Charcoal Burst with Baked Maple Fingerboard

GREAT UPGRADE FROM THE EVH STANDARD, THE ALNICO HUMBUCKERS SOUND AWESOME!
Rated 5/5

Amazing Guitar!

Thank you Matt Christopherson at Sweetwater. He is awesome to work with! I just got my charcoal burst last week. The quality is top shelf, it plays like a dream and I cant put it down. The only problem with owning one of these is that my other guitars are not getting any love! For all you non-shredders out there like me. I am a Huge EVH fan he and have been playing a long time. That said... I don't (can't) shred and I don't really know any VH tunes LOL. I play Metal and Blues and this Guitar sounds so good playing distorted with all levels of gain and the cleans are absolutely right up there with my Strat with Noiseless Pickups. I have played it through my Spark Amp and my Blackstar 5W and both are fantastic sounding. The case is sweet too.
Whatever style of music you play this is one heck of a value.
Music background: Couch Player
Rated 5/5

EVH WOLFGANG SPECIAL QM

I just got mine this passed weekend. All I can say is WOW! Action was perfect, it's smooth and perfect for my small hands. It's a real solid guitar. Great sustain. The body is heavier then I expected. It came with 9 gage strings. I tend to use 10s but I'm liking 9s more and thinking of changing all my guitars to 9s. I love the look and it bears the name of one of my favorite guitar players. This is an awesome guitar!
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