Wolfgang
EVH
BY GERRY GANADEN
PRODUCT REVIEW
Eddie Van Halen is known for hacking his
way into great tone—taking chisels and a
set of screwdrivers to a guitar body to get
some of the most influential guitar sounds
known to mankind. That seems ironic when
you look at his new signature series EVH
Wolfgang guitar, which gleams with sheer
elegance. While it’s true that this one
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evolved out of previous Van Halen signature
guitars, the EVH Wolfgang is clearly a different kind of guitar.
The Wolfgang guitar used for this review
features a basswood body and AA top
with subtle figuring that glows through
its amber-colored tobacco finish. The
shape of the body is reminiscent of previ-
ous Van Halen signature models, but has
more refined and subtle differences. Its
total thickness is 1-1/2”. The maple top is
arched, and is 1/2” thick at the apex of the
arch. The back of the guitar is finished in a
dark, transparent brown color to comple-
ment the front. A regal touch is added by
