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The Spirit of Van Halen Lives on





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Edward Van Halen’s contributions to the electric guitar are undeniable, and the EVH Wolfgang Standard Exotic Bocote 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. The basswood body and baked maple neck combine for excellent sustain and durability, with a silky baked maple fingerboard ideal for finger-twisting runs and searing leads. It wouldn’t be an EVH guitar without a tremolo capable of intense action, and the Floyd Rose is perfect for deep dives while keeping your tuning in check. Plus, the bocote top is sure to turn heads with its distinguished, natural good looks. The EVH Wolfgang Standard Exotic 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 Standard Exotic guitars. Alnico 2 humbuckers in the bridge and neck go from singing highs to screaming leads with ease, courtesy of a 3-way toggle. To achieve that perfect Van Halen tone, the Wolfgang Standard Exotic is outfitted with a treble bleed in the volume pot to retain rich highs at all guitar volumes.





Serial ICE2205091


Serial ICE2205091


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 Standard Exotic series, which is crafted with resonant tonewoods and additional reinforcement for superior playability and rock-solid durability. Sweetwater guitarists love the Wolfgang Standard Exotic's comfortable, lightweight basswood body, offering a well-balanced tone and extra beefiness in the midrange. If you’re in the market for incredible resonance and sustain, the Wolfgang Standard Exotic's 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 Standard Exotic 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.





Serial ICE2205091


EVH Wolfgang Standard Exotic Bocote Electric Guitar Features:


Designed and approved by Eddie Van Halen himself


Alnico 2 humbuckers produce searing Van Halen tone


Lightweight basswood body adds sustain and resonance


Stylish bocote top adds additional visual flair


Graphite-reinforced baked maple neck for increased durability


Fast-playing baked maple fingerboard


EVH-branded Floyd Rose tremolo allows for twisting, bending, and dive-bombing