The team at EVH Gear and Fender went further in their quest for more affordable guitars that anybody on any budget can enjoy and use for their enjoyment. The relatively new line of EVH Wolfgang guitars, the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard is a straightforward and much cheaper alternative to the other Wolfgang guitars made.
Keeping most of the features that are present on the other lines of EVH Wolfgang guitars, these guitars are the best bargain that you can find around from EVH/Fender. Coming a variety of wonderful and interesting finishes, it is a bargain not to be missed.
Let’s examine the features of this guitar, courtesy of www.evhgear.com:
Although being the low end of the price range of EVH Wolfgangs, the WG Standard is a good starting point with various beautiful finishes.
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GENERAL:
Model Name: EVH® Wolfgang® WG Standard
Series: Wolfgang® Standard
MSRP: $733.32-$816.31
Colours: Transparent Purple Burst, Transparent Blue Burst, Transparent Black, Transparent Red, Ferrari Red, Gloss Black, Silverburst, Snow White, Mystic Blue Metallic.
BODY:
Body Shape: Wolfgang®
Body Material: Basswood with Quilt Maple Top
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
NECK:
Neck Material: Bolt-On Maple
Neck Shape: Wolfgang Backshape, 0.790” @ 3rd – .0880 @ 12th
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12” to 16” Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Jumbo
String Nut: Floyd Rose® R2 Locking
Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3 mm)
Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment
Neck Plate: N/A
Neck Finish: Oiled
Fingerboard: Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dots
ELECTRONICS:
Bridge Pickup: Direct Mount Wolfgang Humbucking
Neck Pickup: Direct Mount Wolfgang Humbucking
Controls: Volume, Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: HH
HARDWARE:
Bridge: EVH®-Branded Floyd Rose® Special
Tuning Machines: EVH®-Branded
Orientation: Right Hand
Pickguard: None
Control Knobs: Black Plastic
MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: EVH® Branded Strings (.009-.042 Gauges)
Unique Features: Unique EVH Wolfgang Body and Headstock Designs, Exposed Basswood to Simulate Natural Wood Binding on Transparent Colours, Bar String Retainer, Side-Mounted Rectangular Output Jack Plate, Heel-Mounted Spoke-Wheel Truss Rod Adjustment, Oversized Strap Buttons.
Included Accessories: Wrenches, Tremolo Arm.
There are also EVH Wolfgang WG-T Standard guitars for those who prefer models without the Floyd Rose tremolo system. Being the cheapest EVH Wolfgang guitar at a price of $666.65US to $733.32US it is very affordable indeed. Once again, specifications are listed below for those interested, courtesy of www.evhgear.com:
Note that the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard may look uncomfortable to play, yet unlike many other of Eddie’s previous guitars, there is appropriate body contouring carved into the wood.
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GENERAL:
Model Name: EVH® Wolfgang® WG-T Standard
Series: Wolfgang® Standard
Colours: Transparent Red; Gloss Back and Transparent Black
BODY:
Body Shape: Wolfgang®
Body Material: Basswood with Quilt Maple Top
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
NECK:
Neck Material: Bolt-On Maple
Neck Shape: Wolfgang Backshape
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12” to 16” Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Jumbo
String Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 1.6875” (42.86 mm)
Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment
Neck Plate: Oiled
Fingerboard: Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dots
ELECTRONICS:
Bridge Pickup: Direct Mount Wolfgang Humbucking
Neck Pickup: Direct Mount Wolfgang Humbucking
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups,
Pickup Configuration: HH
HARDWARE:
Bridge: Fully Adjustable Bridge with Tunamatic-style Tailpiece
Tuning Machines: EVH®-Branded
Orientation: Right-Hand
Pickguard: None
Control Knobs: Black “Speed” Knobs
MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: EVH® Branded (.009-.042 Gauges)
Unique Features: Unique EVH Wolfgang Body and Headstock Designs, Exposed Basswood to Simulate Natural Wood Binding on Transparent Colours, Side-Mounted Rectangular Output Jack Plate, Heel-Mounted Spoke-Wheel Truss Rod Adjustment, Oversized Strap Buttons.
In short, if you are longing for an EVH Wolfgang guitar and you are really short of money, the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard may be your best bet indeed.
There is no excuse to be a fan of Eddie Van Halen and to not own an EVH Wolfgang anymore, with the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard.
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