EVH Wolfgang Stealth Guitar w/ Case, Ebony Fretboard, Stealth Black

Player's Perspective

Here's another gorgeous Stealth Black USA Wolfgang from EVH! Arguably the flagship of Eddie Van Halen's brand, this axe doesn't disappoint.

This guitar is simply a joy to play. It feels just like it looks: fast and precise. The neck is super fast and comfortable everywhere, bends are easy and lightning fast runs are effortless. The upper register on this guitar is really something special. All the way up to the 22nd fret, full step bends and heavy vibratos are not only easy but still have the same dynamic responsiveness as the rest of the neck, making for a true singer of a guitar. The body is extremely comfortable sitting or standing, and the light weight will allow for hours of practicing and performing.

The EVH humbuckers are the headliner of this axe and are obviously a big part of the guitar's signature sound, and we found them to have great clarity under heavy distortion and sound surprisingly good for low-gain styles as well. 

The Floyd Rose double-locking bridge is absolutely rock-solid when properly set-up, and it withstood the dive bombs we threw at it without issue. With the D-Tuna, you won't have to waste time tuning to get that nice low D, and it's easy enough to use mid-song. Other features include 22 frets, 25.5" scale length, dot inlays and a three-way selector switch.

The Wolfgang Stealth is another great take on Eddie's iconic high-end shred machine! Would you expect anything less from the man who took rock guitar to the next level? 

Item Specifics

The original guitar that launched the line, the EVH Wolfgang® USA unleashes pure, unadulterated rock 'n' roll power.

The Wolfgang USA features a basswood body with either an arched big-leaf maple or 5A flame maple top, bolt-on quartersawn maple neck with graphite reinforcement, 12”–16” compound radius ebony fingerboard with 22 vintage stainless steel frets and mother of pearl block inlays (dot inlays on Stealth), direct mount EVH Wolfgang USA zebra humbucking pickups, three-way toggle switching with reverse wiring, volume control with 500K EVH Bourns® low friction pot with treble bleed circuit, tone control with 250K EVH Bourns high friction pot, EVH-branded Floyd Rose® locking tremolo bridge with EVH D-Tuna® and EVH-branded Gotho® High Ratio die-cast tuners with white pearloid buttons.

• Featuring an offset shape with larger upper horn, the Wolfgang’s basswood body provides excellent tonal response that is full and rich, along with overall warmth and sustain. The body is capped with a big-leaf maple top for enhanced note separation and clarity. The Wolfgang headstock is color matched to the headstock.
• The innovative 12"-16" compound radius design features a fingerboard that gradually flattens toward the heel from its smaller and more rounded profile at the nut. 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 dot inlays add a touch of elegance.
• 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.

Specifications

General

• Model Number: 5107900868
• Series: Wolfgang® USA
• Color: Stealth Black
• Number of Strings: 6
• Orientation: Right-Hand

Body

• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Shape: Wolfgang®
• Body Material: Basswood
• Body Binding: 5-Ply

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® USA Humbucking
• Neck Pickup: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® USA Humbucking
• Pickup Color: Zebra
• Controls: Volume (500K EVH® Bourns® Low Friction Pot) with Treble Bleed Circuit, Tone (250K EVH® Bourns® High Friction Pot)
• Pickup Switching: EVH® Reverse-Style 3-Position Switching: Position 1: Neck Pickup, Position 2: Neck and Bridge, Position 3: Bridge
• Pickup Configuration: HH

Neck

• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement
• Neck Thickness: .805" at 3rd & .890" at 12th Fret
• Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: Wolfgang® Backshape
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Vintage Stainless
• Nut Material: Floyd Rose® R2 Locking
• Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel
• Truss Rod Wrench: 2.5 mm Hex
• String Trees: Floyd Rose® Retainer Bar
• Headstock: EVH® Wolfgang®

Hardware

• Bridge: EVH®-Branded Floyd Rose® Locking Tremolo with EVH® D-Tuna®
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Tremolo Arm: Floyd Rose® 1000 Series Locking
• Tremolo Block: Brass
• Tuning Machines: EVH®-Branded Gotoh®
• Control Knobs: Black Knurled with White Indicator
• Switch Tip: Black

Miscellaneous

• Strings: EVH® Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Strap Buttons: Oversized
• Case/Gig Bag: Included EVH® Wolfgang® Hardshell (p/n 009-0916-000); Optional EVH® Black Bag (p/n 022-1512-006)
• Included Accessories: Tremolo Arm, Hex Keys & User Manual
• Instrument Weight: 7.7 lbs    
  
• Serial #: WG12366A

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for EVH. This Wolfgang Stealth is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.