Are EVH guitars any good?

Yes, EVH guitars are amazing. They’re beautifully made recreations of his classic arsenal, with some modern updates and tweaks.

Who plays an EVH guitar?

Naturally, Wolfgang Van Halens plays EVH guitars. He’s joined by the likes of Andy Sneap of Judas Priest, Buz McGrath of Unearth, Joe Duplantier from Gojira, Chris Garza and Mark Heylmun of Suicide Silence, and many more in rockin’ EVH hardware.

Who owns EVH guitars now?

EVH guitars is run by Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie’s son, and Matt Bruck. They head up the brand under Fender, which is the overall owner.

What genres are EVH guitars good for?

EVH guitars are most suited to rock and metal, as they’re built for searing leads and punchy rhythms. But you can do plenty more with them as well.

Where are EVH guitars made?

EVH guitars are manufactured across the USA, Mexico, Indonesia and Japan, depending on the guitar. The US plant is located in Corona, California, and handles both the main products and custom creations.

Are EVH guitars made by Fender?

Think of it more as a collaboration. EVH US guitars are made in the same Corona, California premises as Fender, Jackson, Charvel etc but in their own dedicated space with their own staff. Their non-US instruments are built in Mexico, just like Fender.

Are Wolfgang humbuckers high output?

Yes, they are pretty hot. Considering the 'Frankenstrat' humbucker (based on a vintage Gibson ES-335 PAF pickup) had a low 7-8k DC resistance, this is about double as hot, measuring 14K at the bridge. It's a passive pickup and uses the Alnico II magnet.

What kind of radius does the fretboard of a Wolfgang have?

All EVH Wolfgang guitars have a compound radius of 12-16". This means the fingerboard starts off pretty flat and gets flatter still as it moves up the neck. This is a perfect situation for playing lead guitar on.

Does the Wolfgang have a flat top or an arched top?

Both actually, depending on the model! The Wolfgang Standard has a flat top whilst the Special and the USA models have arched tops.

How does the D-Tuna work?

It's actually a simple piece of machined steel that twists the exact amount to shift the fine tuner on the Low E to physically change tuning from E to D. There is no hidden device, it is as simple as that. Because of its shape, you cannot pull up on the tremolo bar since the D-Tuna would hit the guitar's body. Therefore, if you want to use the D-Tuna, set the guitar's bridge to be for 'dive-bomb only'!