Peavey EVH Wolfgang

Dark Cherryburst, hard stop tailpiece, custom humbuckers, volume knob, tone knob, three way toggle. Has everything I need.

I LOVE this guitar. As soon as I picked it up I knew I was getting it. The sound is probably the best I have heard and I own a lot of guitars. Ed Roman Rockingbird w/Duncan blackback pickups, Washburn Idol with Duncan's, B.C. Rich Mockingbird's with EMGs etc. etc. This guitar sounds better than any of mine. Something about the combination of wood/pickup is truely unique.. Tons of tight bite and nice sustain.. Rich and full of power. I'm using this guitar with my new EVH 5150III head and cab.. That probably has something to do with why it sounds so great. Ed probably used one of his Woflies when he worked on the new head.

The finish is beautiful, pickups are hard mounted and give it tons of sustain. The action is perfect.. Very low without any buzzing.

It's built to last and I bet it can take a beating. I added straplocks of course.

Probably won't need them since this thing is bullet proof.

Best guitar I've ever owned. I would freakin' lose my mind if it got stolen or lost.

The one I got is black with cream edge, has the liscened Floyd Rose, Bird's Eye Maple neck, made in 96' american. I have one of the original humbuckers, a single coil, as well as a Sustainer in it so i have like 3 knobs and 3 selector switches. Really, this one i have, has been modified, but its got a ton, including the tremelo, one of the most decked out guitars I've seen.

This guitar does not suit my stlye, well just not all the time, it isn't too versitale, and it seems to bee made to emulate a more metal song, and the clean channel isn't too great but it can perfectly imitate EVH's sound, and being his signature model i guess thats fine, but you;ll have to put it through a few pedals to get that sound you really want.

I bought this used, it was unbelievable when i got it, but then the Tremelo Bridge went out of place, and its never been the same, and now i need to adjust to torision rod and get the guitar set up. The pick-ups are awesome though, i love the Sustainer, especially with the tremelo, you can get some pretty annoying sounds out of it. The guitars finish is great, and it won't dent or chip too easily but its constantly needing maitanance, ,mostly with the bridge and Floyd rose system.

I have made the mistake of relying on this guitar, way too many times, too fancy for myself, to me, my Fender American Telecaster destroys this guitar, it just gets way more and better sound out of it, and more of YOUR sound, not a famous guitar player, and is more reliable. I would not use this alone anymore, but the finish is very good as are the strap buttons, but really, that doesn't acount for much, haven't your guitar scratched and bumped up ain't gonna change your tone

Well, they don't make'm anymore, plus i bought it used from G&G music, but the guy is pretty good for helping out there.

I've been playing for almost 7 years, and have owned this guitar for a year, a painful year, i hate this guitar so much but i love it too,but im finnaly gonna get rid of it. When it works its pretty beautiful, its an extremely nice guitar to look at and when i first got it, it was heavenly, it has everything, but thats the problem, I really wish it had no Floyd Rose, damn thing. Like I said , I have a Fender American Telecaster (2003) and I choose that over this one now, and run it through a Traynor custom valve 40 (i must say is an amazing amp), but overall, if you like hard rock and metal, this is a great guitar, mine just isn't so anymore, but it lacks vesitality and if you like any mellower rock, like myself, your best of staying away from this one.

WOW.
This is a Wolfgang USA Standard. 1998 model. Pat Pend.
Black with cream binding, licensed Floyd Rose tremolo, 25.5 scales, volume & tone, blah blah. Others have listed all this...

The sound is unbelievably great! Playing through a Peavey Classic 50 212 all tube amp. I use phaser, flanger, chorus, EQ and delay pedals from time to time. Guitar is not noisy. Sound is full and rich. And VERY versatile.

PERFECT!

Guitar is a tank! Will last forever it seems. Using any guitar in a gig with no backup is stupid.

Peavey's support, in my opinion, is second to none. They are always right there.

Been playing for almost 20 years. This is only better than the Korean Wolfgang I own as well. If lost or stolen...I would freak out. I can't be without it now.

1999, USA, Gloss black finish archtop with cream binding, all basswood body, Peavey Floyd Rose, Schaller tuners, unique fast, comfortable, and perfect unfinished bird's-eye maple neck, nice hard case, 22-fret, tone, volume, three-way switch, two gorgeous custom Peavey hot and tone-rich humbuckers.

This is a great guitar for rock, everything from The Who and Floyd, to Rush and Metallica. The pups push serious tone and amplitude for lead work, both neck and bridge. Sustain is LP-esque. On the neck pup with careful tweaking of vol and tone knobs, it will even do a nice clean blues/jazz tone. I'm playing it through a Laney ARO Pro-Tube Lead 100W head and 1960A 4x12, as well as a Peavey VT Classic 212. Effects include Crybay Classic, Boss Compressor, SD-1, DS-1, Chorus, and DD-3, and sometimes a Digitech RP-1. The Wolfie sounds great through everything. Consider this a 10 rating, with one point held back to leave room for someone to make the perfect guitar that does everything perfectly! ;)

I bought this used, and I'm not sure whether the pervious owner adjusted the action at all, but for me is was perfect, as was the intonation. It remains perfect. Not an off note up or down the nect. Pickups may be the best I have ever heard. Workmanship is excellent throughout, not a single flaw. I took a look inside at the wiring and electronics and all is top notch.

This thing is bomber! I have never had a single problem with it and don't expect to. Tuners, trem, neck. are excellent quality and assembly overall is tight and suberbly done.

Peavey provides excellent one-on-one customer support. They also make great gear. They get a bad rap because they also have made some cheap (aka, entry-level, but good value) gear over the years, but you get what you pay for, and Peavey is good stuff that gets the job done.

I've been playing since 1987, and I have owned and/or played various Gibsons, Guilds, Ibanez, Epiphones, Fenders, PRS, etc., and I have settled on three: The Wolfie (my hot lead machine), a Gibson Nighthawk (my Strat stand-in that does lovely warm to bright clean tones), and a Guild S-100 (blues rock to defined crunch... somewhere between an SG and LP). The Peavey is simply excellent at what it does.

Mine (was) a 2001 dark cherry-burst wolfie. Most everyone has listed the features. I'm going to keep it simple.

This guitar had a grood tone, especially with the bridge p/u. I always thought the neck p/u lacked a little clarity for soloing, kind of muddy and bland. It sounded good when in the middle position for those bluesy riffs though. I previously owned a Wolfgang special stop-tail before this one (see reviews). It quite honestly had better all around sound that this one.

These guitars always played great off the rack, mine was no exception. The finish on this guitar was beautiful no concerns there. My main concern with these guitars though is...
that the necks seem to be too narrow (for me anyway). They dont leave enough space for the E strings. If I vibrato the top or bottom E strings even a little the string rolls off the side of the neck. I'm not going to knock it that much because part of it may be my playing style, but in the end it was what convinced me to sell it.

Like I said I've owned 2 (to date). The first one has soldering issues on the p/u selector switch. This one had to have the vol. pot replaced and I fought with the input jack on occasion.

Never dealt with them.

I've been playing for over 20 years. Ive owned various Fenders, Gibsons, Peaveys, Epi's, etc... I really like Wolfie's I think they play really smooth and fast. I will probably own one again, but I will probably stick with a plain ol' Special-stoptail model. For the money (in my opinion) the difference in playability and tone is none, between the high end and special models.

Gosh, the first thing that i want to talk about is the neck, oh my gosh. It blows every guitar neck out of the water. Not many features, just tone and volume, but i do have a floyd rose and the D-tuna that comes with it. THe D-tuna is something that i thought could never work, but i have had no problems with it and i have owned the guitar for about 2 years now. The floyd rose is pretty good, it can still knock it out of tune quick, but over all is the best lock system i have ever used.

Gosh, the sound is great. I can get a really distorted metal tone to a nice bassy jazz tone. I love it.

The action is the best i have ever played. The finish on the neck is so smooth and the neck it self is small but not to small, and just over all really great.

It is my baby, so i really take care of her, but i would say that is is pretty durable, its just like any other electric, i think it depends on the user. Now the Reliability is diffent, that depends on if you like floyd roses or not.

I have never had any problems

Its a great sounding, feeling, and looking guitar, if you dont mind dealing with a floyd rose.

Everyones covered the features, highlights include d-tuna, peavey floyd rose, and pearloid key schaller tuners. Awesome thick flame maple arched top that is about 5//8" thick.

Pure EVH sound. You know what you get here. With the thick maple top the sound is very clear and articulate, chords ring out each individual notes very well. Harmonics are clean and nice. Even clean you can almost sound like a telecaster. Think finish what you started type tone. The best matching pickup set I have ever heard. Lots of pickups sound good, but very very few sound this good together. I would give it a ten, but I know some people would like to have a coild split, though if you want a strat sound why would you be playing a wolfie anyway?

Action is amazing, plays easier and better than anything I have ever had my hands on. The trem is recessed down in the body just a bit and makes for the perfect angle for the strings top sit on the fretboard. The setup is perfect, I would not even touch the pickup height, perfect. Frets are immaculate, the neck is unbelievable, it fits better than tom anderson could dream of. Swithchcraft jack, nice electronics, EVH wouldn't have put anything in here that is not top notch. The sculpted neck cutaway makes for superior access to the upper frets.

I believe it is a very reliable instrument. In fact I would almost take it to a gig without a tuner if I had to. Once you get it in tune, if you got the strings stretched out enough, you won't go out of tune, and with the d-tuna you don't even have to tune down for drop d. Poly finish should be durable as you will find.

Peavey has the best customer support of any big company I have ever dealt with. You may have to hold a while to talk to the person you need, but they will get back with you. They treat you very personable. They really back up there products and parts are reasonable.

I have played for over 15 years and gigged in 4 different states. I have had tons of strats, teles, a couple of les pauls, you name it. If it were stolen I would track down the perp and remove 99 percent of his major organs. I would not even consider another guitar instead. EVH and Peavey really outdid everyone else with this one.

2003 Model, made in Meridian ( I think Leaksburg had already shut down?). Standard Archtop model, you already know the specs from previous posts, so I won't get into all that. One thing different about mine is the fretboard...it's Rosewood. Body is Gloss Black, which means it's all Basswood. Mine is the trem model. I give it a 9 here due to the fact that this guitar is extremely well built. No gaps in neck pocket, excellent electronics, and overall construction. Very nice.

It's a pretty versitle box as it comes. I'm going to have a coil split done on the neck pup, to coax a bit more of the the strat-type tones, but that's just something I want to have done on this one. I play mostly clean, country type music, some light rock, and a bit of blues, etc. I know this is a guitar built by a rocker for rockers, but I am very pleased with the clean tones. The basswood body and Rosewood board give it a bit more "punch" in the mids, and really opens it up for a wide variety of tones. Also, this guitar has a "working" tone pot....very linear in it's abilty to affect the tone with small adjustments. I give it a 9 here as well.

This is where I will lay out a 10...it came from the dealer (mail order) ready to play out of the box. Intonation, action was dead on. If it weren't just my way, I could have played the thing for a week with the original strings as well...but I always change 'em right off. Binding, paint, all cosmetics are absolutely perfect I can't see a flaw anywhere. VERY NICE JOB

Yep, it's a Peavey. Whether or not you're a fan of Peavey gear, I have to say I've never owned a Peavey product that wasn't tough and durable. I don't gig, so don't have to worry about a backup, but if I did, I'd never go without one...I'd just have to have another Wolfie!

Peavey's customer support is excellent. There is a forum on the website, and you can get pretty much ANY question answered. There are Peavey empoyees that monitor it, and you can even post your serial#, and they'll reply with the build date, etc. I've never had to use the warranty service, but from what I've read by other users, it's top shelf.

I've been playing for a bit over 30 years, and have had my share of pretty much the gamut of guitars and gear. I've owned 2 Les Pauls, a tone of copies, some Strats, Teles, Carvins, Godin, etc. I purchased a T-60 in '79, and kept that one for about 6 years and traded it in...(wish I hadn't now). This is my 2nd Wolfgang (I lost the other one after loaning it out to a "friend"). The first time I played one in a store, I knew it was "my" guitar. The scale, shape and size of the neck and the overal comfort factor in playing this guitar made me throw rocks at the others. I DO NOT mean to imply that no one else makes as good a guitar, they do....just not for me. If this one gets lost or stolen I'll do what I did the last time....get another. I'm also wanting to get my hands on a Firenza w/P 90's. Overall, for me, this is as good as it gets. It's a much better guitar than I am a player, and that's fine by me. I enjoy playing it, and can't see me without one.

My Wolfgang has a green flame maple arch top laminated on a basswood body, highly figured birdseye maple neck, 2 humbucking pick-ups in Les Paul style tandem, Schaller tuners, Floyd Rose tremolo with a drop 'D' device on the low 'E' string and a case. I am most disappointed that the guitar doesn't have more tone options like a single coil pick-up or a coil split on the neck pick-up....then again, it is an Eddie Van Halen guitar and he doesn't use those things so...

In getting a Van Halen type sound this guitar is excellent....any other sound, just about, sucks...the difference in sound between the two humbuckers is huge, the bridge pick-up is too bright and cuts like a knife while the neck pick-up has too much low-end in comparison. When trying to compensate by adjusting your EQ on the amp or distortion/overdrive devices one or the other suffers (by the way my amps and pedals are all top o' the line boutique gear: Keeley, Analogman, Fender Custom Shop etc...)so pick-up balance sucks. The frets on the neck are thin and tall making for a difficult job of playing if your style incorporates a lot of sliding your fingers up and down the neck on strings like my style of playing does. Otherwise the frets are a bonus for tapping out harmonics and righthand hammer-ons ala Eddie (duh, figures...)a lot easier than my Custom Shop Strat. The guitar is quiet and seems well wired as far as electronics go. The pick-up selector switch feels kinda cheap with a lot of play between the settings, yet functions well.

The guitar was bought from ebay brand new. Set-up may not have been factory, because I'm not sure if the guy selling it fumbled with it or not...set-up was terrible, the action was a mile high, tremolo tension was way too heavy, so, I had to do much fine tuning to get the thing playable. After the adjustments the guitar was fine. The fit and finish of the guitar is flawless, stunning job really...the woods are all exotic looking and the guitar is put together well. Peavey did a great job here (I own or have owned them all: PRS, Gibsons, Fenders, Jacksons, Andersons, Custom ESPs etc...). After setting up the guitar it looks and plays excellent. It wants to be played fast so watch out (I liken it to a 'race car' guitar).

This guitar is built sturdy, like a tank...think 'Matchless' when it comes to being reliable....even though the bridge is not 'floating' always have a back-up though, the tone limitations alone will nece ssitate having another guitar along anyway...

Heard good things but haven't dealt with them...

My over-all rating is high because the guitar is built for the Eddie Van Halen thing and it does this superb indeed! it is not a '10' because of the disparity between the pick-ups, even Eddie Van Halen will have difficulty messing with the tone knob while playing this thing...

This EVH wolfgang is a 1997 model, in the U.S., solid basswood body, and birdseye maple neck. It has a thin neck that is unfifnished and oiled, very good for fast styles. It has a vintage gold finish that is pretty durable and beutiful. 22 frets I think. There is only one knob on this axe, a volume knob. It has a Floyd Rose bridge with a factory installed D-tuna (very nifty!).

These EVH pickups are thick and very good for rock (duh), but there is no tone knob! These pickups could be a little more versatile.

The Floyd Rose tremelo was out of position when I got it. Other than that, this is a beutiful guitar.

You can really depend on this guitar if it is set up properly. It seems very solid and the hardware is very durable.

I haven't dealed with Peavey, but when I recieved this guitar, the Floyd Rose was out of whack. I just ended up taking to a store to get it adjusted, and It plays great; really good punch now. I got this axe used, so it probably wasn't Peavey's fault it wasn't set up correctly.

Overall, I would rate this guitar 9/10, the pickups aren't quite as versatile as I would like them to be.

This is a 1999 model which was made in the United States. It has 22 frets. Im pretty sure its an arch top model but Im not sure (Im not very good with details). The controls it has are 1 Volume knob, 1 Tone knob, and a 3 way pickup selector. It has 2 Humbucker pickups and the bridge pickup is a custom EMG-81. It was like this when I bought it and I'm thinking of replacing the neck pickup with an EMG-60. It's a bit too harsh sounding on some models of my PODXT. The 60 should calm this down. The EMG-81 pickup is active but lasts for 3,000 hours. I've had the guitar for almost 20 months and haven't replaced the battery. There's a 9V battery in my case just in case it dies, though. The neck is made out of Birdseye Maple with TONS of birdseye in it. It's color is Vintage Gold and its really nice. It came with a scratch on the front and I dropped a screwdriver on it and made another. The version I have has a Licensed Floyd Rose in the bridge. It was nothing but trouble for a few months. Don't plan on using the D-Tuna and your guitar staying in tune. I finally ended up blocking the bridge and this fixed it. Tuners are locking, the brand is Schaller. The accessories it came with when I purcahsed it were: Hard case, 7 allen wrenchs, Whammy Bar, and the original pickup. Couldn't ask for anything more...

This guitar perfectly fits my music styles. I play mainly hard rock (think Metallica). I also play the acoustic songs like Nothing Else Matters, Mama Said, Fight Fire with Fire...etc. I play it through a PODXT going into a Marshall AVT20. You have to mess with the amp controls to equalize the POD. It can get pretty noisy on the hi-gain models. You have to turn down the volume to make it stop clipping and to get less gain. I think the guitar is capable of pretty much any sound, you just have to really search to find the tone...Well, for me at least.

When I got the guitar, I bet the action was perfect. I just messed with it so much that I really screwed it up. I've adjusted the intonation about 3 times. I dont know how you adjust pickups, so I cant comment on that. There weren't any flaws when I bought it.

This guitar is well built. The hardware seems like it'll last forever. The finish isn't very good, the paint chipped about an inch out of the side and I had to tape it to make it stop. The strap buttons can sometimes get loose, but not too bad.

I've dealt with customer support on their forums and they were extremely helpful and friendly. I took it to Mammoth music to get the bridge blocked, but they did a horrible job. Right after I changed the strings it was back to normal. It didnt have a warranty when I bought it.

I've been playing for a long time and own a few guitars. A Marshall AVT20, and a PODXT. Before I bought this, I wish I would have asked how to block the bridge. Thats been the biggest problem. If it was stolen, I'd go buy another one right away. I love the neck, I've played guitars at the music stores and this one's got the best action. I never compared it to other guitars because I dont need to. Its a fine guitar.

Made in 1997, 22 frets, arched top, Volume/Tone, basic Wolfie Standard setup. Love the Floyd with the D-tuner, use it all the time. The neck and pickups are what really made this guitar for me though. The neck is the most comfortable I've ever played, and the pickups are fantastic.

I play a lot of classic rock, Van Halen, Zeppelin, and it does a lot of tones pretty good. I'm using a Yamaha VR4000 stereo amp and Dunlop Crybaby. Harmonics scream on this thing, I love it.

Since it was used, you can't really give the factory credit for the setup. It was setup well though, low action, a little too low, it had a little buzz. The trem was a little stiff too, so I loosened the spring claw.

Everything has held up on it pretty good though considering the amount of abuse I gave it.

Haven't delt with them.

Been playing a little about a year and a half, this was my first real guitar, and she's a keeper. If it were stolen, I'd buy a new one in a heartbeat, just so I could have one until the original was found. Favorite feature is definitely the neck, it's perfect. I looked at a lot of guitars, Strats, Ibanezes, Gibsons, this one just had everything I needed and felt the best.

After reading all the reviews, my Wolf seems to be somewhat different than most others. It was born in 1999, highly flamed green arch top(put my green PRS 10 top to shame). The tuners are gold Sperzals w/oval pearl tuner knobs. The volume and tone knobs, bridge(hard tail)and 3-way is also gold. The neck is maple w/highly figured birdseye. Simply beautiful. The body edges are purfled out in a pearl trim also. Maybe someone got a little crazy at Peavy and thought they would slip this in, absolute Custom Shop quality. The twin humbuckers are mounted directly in wood. Sustain's like my L.P. Custom. Doesn't need nor has many features, just looks great and rocks like a mother.

Strictly an overdriven guitar. Ran thru a 5150 is a match made in heaven. Very quiet yet will knock your socks off! This is a one trick pny but it does what it's best at. Balls to the wall overdriven rock!

Everything was perfect even though I was the 2nd owner. The flame top is incredible, the workmanship perfect. Peavey surprised alot of people with this guitar. I almost bought a MM Axis Super Sport but I would have regreted it. This is far superior.

Everything is solid, durable and meant to last. It's too nice to gig with but could with no problems. I still don't know where the Sperzals came from but they are a plus on any guitar.

Never dealt with Peavey in the guitar area, but if the WolfGang is anything like the 5150 amp, I'll never have to.

Been playing 30+ years, own some nice guitars but this is one of the best! Would replace it in a heart beat if able as they are getting quite expensive. My favorite feature is the visual impact and those awesome humbuckers. I'd like to drop some in a Strat and see what happens!

US made 2000 model, transparent amber with all the standard features - floyd tremelo and d-tuna. I had it coil tapped so that both pickups can be split.

With the coil tap - what more could you want?

With the coil tap, it suits my purposes perfectly. I play in a rock cover band that stretches from heavy Rage stuff to Dave Matthews Band and Van Morrison. The coil tap has made the guitar more than just a 'hard-rock/metal' guitar, which it otherwise would be. I run it through an old Marshall 9000 series tube power amp with JMP1 preamp and Boss GX-700 effects coupled with a 1960A 4 X 12 cab. I could probably play an entire gig with just this guitar although I usually play most of the clean stuff with a US standard strat - the Wolfgang is not quite there in terms of what I like for a clean sound (although the middle position with the coil tap does get pretty close to a tele/stratty sort of sound).

Pickups are very hot and I have a bit of trouble balancing the volume with my other guitars (US Strat and Ibanez RG 550 with Dimarzio pickups) but a bit of tweaking with the master volume on the JMP1 is all that is required.

I bought mine in the US and had it carted back to Australia. It played perfectly straight out of the case. I have since had a bit of work done on the neck and general set up but only due to inevitable wear the guitar is receiving (I gig at least once a week - sometimes twice and rehearse once a week). Action was originally very low, a bit too low in fact for me, but it is now playing superbly.

The Wolf has been my main gig guitar for the last 3 years - no serious problems. The harware is good, although the plastic tuning pegs and tone and volume knobs are a bit cheap (I replaced mine with chrome knobs - look much better in my view). Also, the push pull coil tap on the dimarzio is much smoother than the original pot (I put it on the tone - will probably replace the volume with a dimarzio pot in the near future as well).

I replaced the strap buttons to use strap locks and haven't had a problem - much safer and more reliable after a couple of close calls with the guitar falling from the strap.

I would never gig without a backup guitar (string breakage) but other than the occasional broken string the guitar has never let me down.

Haven't dealt with them.

I've been playing abot 15 years - own a Mesa DC3, Martin 12 string, Yairi WY1BK, Taylor 314ce L2, 1989 US Strat and 1990 Ibanez RG 550.

I knew what I was getting into when I bought the guitar - wanted a sound that was a cross between a Les Paul and a Strat and this is pretty close in my view without going the PRS route. The coil tap has made the guitar more versatile and useable for more than heavy rock.

The d-tuna is fantastic and the best feature - essential for playing Rage and other drop D rock numbers like Place Your Hands and eliminates the need for me to lug around an extra guitar tuned to drop D. Doesn't hold the intonation perfectly though, but this doesn't phase me on stage.

If I lost it I would buy another in a second - although getting them out here in Australia is not the easiest thing (very expensive too).

I compared to PRS before I bought but this was a better 'rock' guitar in my view and a lot less expensive. I actually bought mine sight unseen over the phone and was happy with the service and the result.

Anyone who is concerned about ending up with a 'one trick pony' in buying one of these should explore getting the coil tap - it unlocks a huge range of clean and crunchy tones that would otherwise be unobtainable and makes the guitar very versatile.

This is the export( cheaper) version of the EVH Wolfgang, but it has some of the same features as its older brother. The EVH Export is made in Korea! Yeah I know what you're thinking, but we'll get to that later. The EVH Export has the same EVH designed pick-ups as the Wolfgang. The Floyd Rose bridge seems to be made from casted metal, rather than a machined bridge like on its older brother. The D-Tuna, Floyd Rose locking nut, Grover tuning machines, without the pearl key heads and quilted maple top and Faux(?)binding are all standard. I bought the Amber Quilted Maple Top Model. You can also get the Export in Tobbaco Sunburst, Transparent Blue, or Transparent Crimson Red. The Export only comes with a 25 1/2" maple neck, but its not Graphite re-enforced, and no figured neck options. Just straight maple, with some nice figure, but definitely not Birdseye. The frets are tall, and come to a point, kinda. The feel of the neck is very much like a well worn, often played neck. It is very comfortable, even for big hands like mine. Bending strings are a joy on this baby! The pick-up selector is a Les Paul type, but reversed. Up position is Bridge Pick-up, Down position is Neck Pick-up, Middle Position is Both Pick-ups. One volume control is all that is given. The Export also came with a hardshell case. I've had this guitar for over a year, so the "Honeymoon is Over" as some of you guys say.

Well, here is where it all matters! The tone is everything, and this little baby has it in spades! The pick-ups weren't set up to my liking, so I adjusted the pole pieces, as well as the height. Yes, the height of the pick-ups can be adjusted on either of these(EVH Export, or EVH Wolfgang USA) guitars, contrary to what you may have read in other reviews here. The screws are drilled into the body, but there are still springs between the body and the pick-up mounting bracket! So adjusting them was no problem. The tone of this guitar comes through no matter what I'm playing. Blues, Rock, Metal, yeah its in there. The pick-ups themselves have a very warm sound, and playing the guitar un-plugged it has a almost an acoustic volume. You can actually hear the tone of this guitar, even when your playing it un-plugged! The volume control on this guitar does alot more than control that. Back the volume off , with the neck pick-up on, instant SRV. Leave it wide open, instant Clapton(Cream). I'm still amazed by the way the volume control works in conjunction with the pick-ups. I play through a Tech-21 Trademark 60 with a 4x12 celestion cab, Boss V-wah, BBE Sonic Maximizer, and a Rocktron Tsunami Chorus. I also have a Mesa Boggie Studio Pre-amp going through a Mesa boogie 50/50 power amp. In both set-ups the tone is nothing short of fantastic. The sustain of the guitar is wonderful, the guitar almost seems alive when I'm playing it. The pick-ups are quiet, and the only time that I expierenced any hum was when I was playing near my TV, while it was on. Once I turned it off, the hum was gone. No problems with the sound, if you take the time to PLAY the guitar, you'll find that any tone is possible.

Well the Factory set-up wasn't to my liking. That's normal, though. I've never bought any guitar that had been set-up for me, right out of the box. The pick-ups had to be properly adjusted for my liking(see above)and the action was a little on the high side. The routing for the Floyd is very clean, as is the pick-up routing/installation. All of the electronic work is very well done, and very neat/clean. The fret work is first rate. All of the frets were highly polished and the sides were smooth and even. None of them come over the edge of the fret board. The Quilted maple top is finished beautifully and even. The oil finished neck is a wonder, and feels like it was designed for my hand! The D-tuna, well thats another story. This is where I had problems. Unfortunately, the EVH Export didn't come with any instructions for properly setting the D-tuna up(incidentally, the EVH Export didn't come with any instructions at all). This was very frustrating, especially when I changed to a heavier guage string. The D-Tuna needs to be adjusted for different string guages, and I finally found(just last week) the D-Tuna Site to do this correctly. Before this, the D-Tuna was basically useless. This is my biggest complaint, and I have called and spoke to the people at Peavey about this oversite. Still, although this was a problem, I'm not going to let it affect the rating too much.

Everything about this guitar reeks of quality, the fact that its made in Korea not withstanding. The EVH Export is a great, solidly built guitar, that will last forever, if properly taken care of. After over a year of playing gigs, and rehersals, the finish does show some wear, in the area between the pick-ups just below the high E string. There were light scratch marks from my pick, or hands constantly rubbing that area. This is after more than 150 gigs, 3-5 sets a night! Not to mention rehersals 2-3 times a week! So I'll say that the finish is very durable. I went out and bought some rubbing compound and Presto! The scratches are gone, and the guitar looks brand new! I've been using this guitar as my primary, with no back-up. The risk of taking out my Cherry Sunburst or Ebony Les Paul Custom, or my Custom Shop Strat, is to high. These are still my favorite guitars, but the EVH Export can run with all 3 of them, and it has some advantages(Floyd Rose, D-Tuna) that they don't. The strap buttons are very solid, and I've not had a problem with them as of yet.

The EVH Export has a 1 year warranty. I never had to use it, and I haven't had any problems with the EVH Export. When I called about the D-Tuna/instructions for the EVH Export, they sent me a set for the EVH Wolfgang USA. I didn't need them, as I had already found out how to set-up the D-tuna, but its nice to know that the people at Peavey do listen. The Guy that I talked to was very friendly.

I've been playing for over 20 years. I teach guitar instruction for a living, and perform product testing for local music stores. I was asked to test this guitar for a local music store and give my honest opinion. I fell in love with it after 2 weeks of testing, and bought it. I believe that Export sounds as good as, if not better than my Les Paul Customs, and my Custom Shop Strat. Its almost like the best of the Strat and Les Pauls combined into one guitar. If this guitar was stolen or lost, I'd go out and buy another without hesitation. The tone and the neck, the comfort of the body and the Floyd and the D-Tuna... whats not to like? If I had to pick one thing that I love the most about the Export, it would be the tone. My favorite feature is the neck shape. Its just soooo comfortable. I really can't say that I'd change anything about this Guitar, there is nothing to hate.

USA peavey wolfgang with cherry flame top. Locking tremolo with D-tuna.
This guitar doesn't need fancy features to rock, even though the D-tuna is worth a whole other guitar!

This guitar is much more versital than most people tend to believe. I play in both a cover band and an original band. The cover band covers everything from Metallica to Mana and everything in between. This guitar sounds great on all of them. The original band is a agrresive alternative metal kind of thing and I always cut through the mix with this guitar. I run the guitar through a couple of effects or just straight through my Mesa Triple Rectifier into a 4 X 12 Mesa cab. The sound is huge! Properly EQed this guitar does clean up nicely contrary to many postings here. Even with a high gain amp this guitar is extremely quiet.

The fit and finish on this guitar are pretty impressive. Lets face it we all frowned when we found out EVH had gone to peavey, but if you are serious about playing guitar you owe it to yourself to check a USA wolfgang out. It will not dissapoint you. It is pretty much perfect in every way I couldn't find anything wrong with it, and trust me I was looking for peavey's flaws.

I have had this guitar for a little over a year now, and I have gigged with it about 2 to 3 times a week since then. I have never had any problems with it! All the hardware is tuff and the parts look like they are built to last. I depend on it immensely. Experience has taught me that you should NEVER EVER gig without a backup, but if I had to this would be the one guitar I would go with.

I have had no need to deal with them.

I have been playing guitar for 15 years, ten of those years proffesionally. I am not an overprivilaged child who bought this as my first guitar and am just learning how to play. I gigged my butt off to be able to afford this guitar. I do spend all of my money on gear though. This guitar is very different from the major guitar brands, mainly because of the neck. The neck on this guitar is unreal, it has to be played to be believed! This guitar did take some getting used to, at first I felt like I couldn't play it, something was different about the way your forearm rests on the body, but once I grew accustomed to it there was no going back! This guitar gets compared to all of the big names for one reason, because it can hang with all of the other overpriced brands. I have the luxury of currently owning a PRS standard 24 a Custom shop Les Paul and an Ibanez JS 1000. I love all of these guitars each one is special in its own right, But I now know that a guitar doesn't have to be super expensive to be good, I also learned that some guitars are just priced high because of their name. The Wolfgang can take these on any day. I play all of my guitars but keep going for the Wolfgang just because it sounds great and is a pleasure to play. IN the end it is all going to be up to personal preferance so just play an instrument that inspires you and makes you want to play! The wolfgang is that istrument for me.

Peavey EVH wolfgang, i mean, EVH, if it is good for Eddie (the greatest guitarist) it is good for me. Just bought it a few months ago, so its still a new experience for me. Before buying this guitar, I'd tried ibanez JS1000, Gibson Les pauls, Fender Strat, but I have to say that after 1 year of looking around I could decide that this is the perfect guitar for me. Great variety of tones (own the tone knob one, Floyd Rose). This guitar plays Jazz, Blues, Rock and Metal. Floyd Rose lying on the body and not floating really couldn't understand, but now I know the great sound and sustain this means (also a lot easier to change strings). Maple neck, very good looking, but very easy to get dirty too. Other features are just perfect, perfectly good frets, excellent mics. Excellent in appearence, i have a transparent amber flametop, and it looks so good I want to buy all the different colours just to see them...Also you can ajust the neck, angle it the way you like it, and last but not least, the D tuner, very useful for quick change of tuning of the 6th string...overall...Excellent features.

I love playing Van Halen, GN'R (n? 1 Slash fan), love 80s metal, and it suits too, I play a lot of AC/DC, Led Zepp, Purple and stuff, and it amazingly suits all types of music. I use mi wolfie through a crate and a fender deluxe 90, I'm now on the search for a marshall jubilee. This guitar is made for jamming at high volumes and distorted, some people say this guitar doesn't have good clean sound, but I've maxed my brother's Fender and it doesn't distort at all. I love the great variety of tones you can get. Switching the tone knob to 1 and the tone switch to deep and then the tone knob to 10 and switch to treble, is going from one extreme to the other. You have millions of tone choices in between...really great aspect of guitar. What i love the most about the sound is the high output and powerfull bass sounds it has...for me its a 10

Plays perfect live. Great hardshell case included with the guitar. I use the Dimarzio strap so it doesn't fall, I strongly recomend since I already screwed one guitar up by letting it fall. Seems like a reliable and durable instrument, but since its almost new, i can't really say.

Not dealt with them yet.

I have this guitar since a few months, but i can't get my fingers off the fretboard. I just can't stop playing it, actually I'm even playing right now while I write the review. I own a Les paul imitation, it is not good, but I have played with a lot of other guitars that I don't own. If you want a screaming guitar this is a perfect choice, but if you like floating floyd rose this doesn't have one, though you CAN make it float, but I'm not taking the risk. This is the perfect mixture between a vintage Gibson Les Paul and a cutting edge Ibanez Jem. I love the Sweet sound and the screeming harmonics. I love the awesome playability, it swifts. I love the floyd rose.All other guitars can't get to half what this can play, it plays hard, loud, sweet, its excelent. I now have the "good guitar sindrome" since i can't stand playing a worse guitar than this one, and if i have to buy another guitar I would buy a Gibson Les Paul , and a Ibanez Jem so I can have all the sounds I can have. But this one just sums them all up. If you are thinking of buying a wolfgang , i can't understand why you are even thinking, JUST BUY IT, it woun't let you down....remember buy a arched, tone knob and floyd rose, just like mine...it is 10 points guitar.

USA made standard cherryburst. All the usual stuff. Finish is a 10+++. The unfinished neck is what makes this guitar feel like a old pair shoes that are molded to your feet. The comfort is like no other.

I play classic rock, blues and some country. I use two tube marshalls with a chorus and delay. Ahhh the sound. So rich and full with fat and warm tones that are soothing to any ear. You don't need to crank the distortion on the amp with these pick ups. Just a mild distortion setting and they really sing with remarkable sustain. The clarity is amazing, it just feels like quality. The bridge p/u is outstanding, no thin sounding tin can on this one. The neck is clear and bluesy with no mud and reminds me of a Gibson SG neck sound but more clarity. I could not be more satisfied. The guitar is very versatile and you could create your own signature sound easily. The VH sound is legendary to me but the guitar does that and then some.

Action is low and very little buzz. Factory set up was almost perfect for my style. That, of coarse, depends on individual style. Fairly easy to adjust, just read the manual it is explains step by step to make the adjustments. No complaints about finish, frets or electronics.

Should last a life with a little care.

I emailed peavey with a couple of question and had a very nice response in one day. They were very helpful and answered all question. They get a 10 for that unlike most manufactures

Playing 15 years and also own us strat and gibson LP. I almost went with a PRS but for the price I paid I could not have made a better choice. I like everything about the guitar.

1998 Pat Pending, Made in USA
Full scale neck
Solid top
Volume and pickup selector only
Twin "brown sound" humbuckers
Gold top finish
Floyd Rose Dtuna bridge
Schaler tuners
Birdseye maple neck

This guitar is amazing. CAn be as dirty as you want or a clean tone that is just beautiful. I run it through a JCM800 50 watt 2 channel head with a vintage green back cabinet. It is as quiet as it comes and just sounds gorgeous. I have absolutely NOTHING bad to say about it.... It's very versitile

ACTION is amazing and everything came adjusted pretty much just the way I like it. The fit and finish is nothing but absolute gorgeous. I have played a LesPaul for the last 20years and decided I would like a change......I'm very glad for the choice I made

I HAVE NEVER HAD ONE OUNCE OF PROBLEMS AND GIG EVERY WEEKEND........WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR...........PERIOD

I emailed Peavey for some info on the actual guitar and they responded within 2 days.... what more can you ask for?

Been playing for 23years, I own Les Pauls, Strats, Tele's, Kramer's, Takamines. I would not hesitate to buy another (actually I just did, a Hardtail version). The only negative about it would be it seems smaller then it is sometimes, other then that NOTHING.

<<<<<<< BUY ONE, YOU'LL LOVE IT - BESIDES WHATS THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN?......... YOU SELL IT - THAT WON'T BE A PROBLEM >>>>>>>>>>>>>

2002 Purple flametop w/Floyd Rose and ROSEWOOD fretboard. Mine is the first Wolfgang I have seen with the rosewood fretboard, and I ordered mine that way for two reasons. 1) I think rosewood sounds a little warmer than the maple and 2) Anyone who's played a maple neck knows that they show dirt in a short amount of time. Impressive to me was the inclusion of custom case, beautiful owners manual, all hardware, and a signed certificate with the initials of everyone who had setup and quality checked the guitar. Fabulous!! I give my "9" rating, because the pickups are non-adjustable, and bolted directly to the body.

I mainly play hard rock, this thing seems well suited for my style. I play mine through my PODxt, and it sounds great. One thing I noticed, is that is has tons of punchy mids. I had to re-EQ my previous settings on all of my patches to make it go away. The bridge pickup seems pretty hot, and I found myself using the volume knob on the guitar to clean it up a little. I'm a confirmed gain freak, but on 10 it seems like overkill to me. If I roll the volume to about 7 it's just right. This guitar has the best sustain and harmonics of any axe I've ever owned.

I must confess, I wasn't a big fan of the body style at first. When shopping at my local music store I decided to pull one off the rack to try it out. This is, without a doubt, the best playing guitar I've ever touched! The action was perfect for me, which is really low, but not so low that you can't dig into the string just a little bit. The guitar was IN TUNE out of the box. For some reason, the guitar seems to have less tension than any other guitar I've played, which is strange because it has a standard 25.5" scale. There were no buzzing frets at all. The bridge was setup well, and a surprising feature I find myself using more and more is the D-tuna. I had owned another axe with one, but when dropping down to D, it was always out of tune. Not so with the Wolfgang! The finish was flawless, including the thick binding around the body. The neck feels like it was custom made for my hand. It's nice and narrow, and thick. Very, very impressed with the quality of my Wolfgang! My only minor complaint is the inability to adjust the pickups. Don't get me wrong, mine was perfect for me from the factory, but had I wanted to raise or lower them a little, I'd be out of luck. You CAN raise the pickups a little with shims, but it's a lot of work. I understand that the direct pickup mounting was actually designed that way on purpose to deliver a purer tone, but I'm a little picky and like to tweak. One last note, I have noticed that my pickups were not exactly centered. The high E string was about 1/8" of an inch away from the pole piece of the bridge pickup. What's odd, is that the other strings are relatively centered under the poles for the rest of the strings? I've looked at it for hours and can't figure out how it's possible. Anyway, overall it was well setup from the factory.

Built like a tank! I was really contemplating a Music Man Axis, but I like the idea of the graphite reinforced joint the Wolfgang has. Since the Floyd Rose is not floating, I have much more confidence in my tremelo than ever before. The finish is a polyester auto style clear coat, so it's much more durable than the nitrocellulose the Les Pauls have, and won't wear off from playing. Very sturdy feel.

I'm impressed with their website. They seem very easy to contact, and appear to be genuinely interested in their customers. I have'nt had a need to deal with them directly, but I know others who have that have really had good experiences.

I've been playing for 18 years now. I really wish I had given the Wolfgang a chance sooner. I have to say, I really could care less if Eddie's name is on my axe. It had nothing to do with my purchase. In fact, I've never ever been a Peavey fan before now. Most recently, I've been bored and uninspired with playing. I bought a Jackson Soloist SL-1 (My dream guitar) less than a month ago, and was thoroughlly disappointed. It was a nightmare to play, and the quality was really poor. I took it back to the store, and decided to re-group and take my time with my next purchase. Up until recently, I had my heart set on a Gibson Les Paul, but I hated the finished neck, and really had a hard time justifying the outrageously high price for a piece of lumber. All of the Les Pauls the store had were riddled with poor workmanship. In fact, they had a $3000 custom that had binding that looked like it was installed by a monkey. The tops on most of them were barely figured, and the finishes were very inconsistent when looking at models with the same color. The Wolfgang, for me, was a great choice. It had the archtop I wanted, but was different enough for me to feel like I'm not following the crowd. First and foremost, it's unquestionably the best playing guitar for me, and that's the most important thing of all. My only minor quibbles I have with this guitar, is the non-adjustable pickups, and the reversal of the pickup selector. It seems unnatural to move it up for the bridge, however I spent less than 10 minutes and rotated it around, so life is good. Personal taste in an axe is totally unique, but if anyone's interested in a great playing, and high quality guitar, give the Wolfgang a try.

I have the arch top standard made in USA blue flametop guitar with Floyd Rose and D-tuna. Basswood back, maple top. It isn't loaded with features (like some other guitars with piezo saddles, midi output, coil taps, sustainers, etc.). The Floyd wih D tuna is kind of cool. The neck and overall feel of the guitar is great. Very comfortable.

This guitar is made for rocking. Great overdriven sound. Great sustain. I play into a Boogie Calibre .50, and have played the guitar through other amps (Marshall JMP-1, Line 6 Spider, Boogie MK IV), it sounds great through any of them. The guitar is super quiet, no hum. (My other guitar is a Tele and the hum is annoying, especially when hard disk recording). If you are going to be playing a lot of clean guitar you are better off with something else, but if you are going to play down and dirty, classic rock, hard rock, etc, this is your baby!
The pickups have a real high output. I find that when playing 5 and six note chords, the heavier guage strings tend to cut through more than the thinner strings. I probably need to adjust the pickups a bit.

I bought the guitar used, but in mint condition. The look and feel of the guitar is awesome. The guy had a very thin guage of strings on it (probably .008's), and the trem was just about floating. When I put .009's on it, the trem was full on floating, making the D-tuna useless. So I adjusted the springs in back and fine tuned the d-tuna per the instruction manual and it works great. There are no visible flaws to this guitar. At least not to my eye.

Durability will not be a problem. I wouldn't gig without a backup because string changing with the Floyd Rose takes too long. A little nit picky thing I noticed is that the headstock is so small that when changing strings, after threading the string through the locking nut it is sometimes hard to get my hand in there to grab the little end of the string. I wouldn't want to be trying a string change under the gun...it can take a while.

Never dealt with them. Cool website though. The EVH Custom shop is a rip off. I could have bought two of these guitars for what they want for the same guitar.

I was looking for a good rock guitar with two quiet humbucker pickups to compliment my Strat and Tele. I play rack and blues. I'll stick with the other two guitars for the blues...and clean stuff. Distorted guitar and leads? Wolfie all the way. I've been playing for 20 years.
Amazingly I had to search hard for a guitar that I liked in my price range (about $1000, and I live in the SF Bay area, with lots of music stores. I could have found a great axe for 2000-3000 bucks, but there was little on the shelves in my price range besides Ibanez & Jackson shred type guitars. Very cool guitars, but not what I wanted. I ended up finding this one on Ebay from a local seller. I tried it out and it felt better and looked better than the other 3 wolfgangs I played in music shops (two of them specials).
The coolest feature is the neck. It feels wonderful to me. As far as the toggle switch being in the way like others have mentioned, I have not found it to be a problem. I think you need to have alligator arms to accidentally flip the switch while double tapping.

2001 Peavey Wolfgang Standard, Flame Purple Top /w Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo System. Basswood Bottom, Custom wound Pickups, D-Tuna, Birdseye Maple Non finished Neck /w 22 Frets Tall and Narrow., reversed toggle switch, Schaller tuners - Hardshell case. Pretty standard guitar hardware setup?I mean ALL guitars have the same kind of setup?but with this guitar they did it RIGHT.

The sound out of this thing makes my shitty little Gorilla practice amp rock!! I tried this guitar out at the store- they happened to have both the Fender Hotrod DeVille and the Marshall JCM 900 I have- lets just say that I walked into the store without wanting to buy this guitar, despite the fact that I have wanted one now for the last 2 years. I tried it out and WOW?thick full tone, nice balanced pickups!! I NEVER use the neck pickup for anything, but I do now! Both amps sounded great- both clean and dirty. Nice job on the design of the pickups!

The neck plays better than any neck I have played- even when I would ?test drive? similar models of this guitar, the neck felt good, but not enough for me to slap down the cash. For some reason this guitar was majical for me. It fit right, played right, sounded right. The finish and the action are PERFECT- even for a used guitar! The D-Tuna is a little on the tight side however?no biggie, but that is the only thing that is off on this guitar (an it is a very minor thing for me).

Peavey built this thing SOLID. I would have no problem gigging with this guitar with no backup. Stays in tune NO PROBLEM!

Ok, Peavey is my new favorite company. The guitar came with the case and THAT?S IT. I had contacted Peavey about getting aneck for a Wolfgang Special body I had aquired; they don?t sell any of the parts unless you are registered with Peavey, BUT they were going to make an exception in my case. Long story short, the neck was going to be the price of a Special (used). I declined and they sent me neck bolts at no charge (as I was going to buy a neck from Warmoth). A few days later (after I had put the guitar on layaway) I dropped them a line with a question about registering the guitar with them; although they could not register me as a Peavey Wolfgang owner (Have to buy new for that), they would instead send me everything else AT NO CHARGE (strap included). Despite not being registered with them as an owner, they did go the extra mile in my eyes?most guitar makers wouldn?t and in fact would be real dicks about it (FENDER?GRETSCH!!). Great company, VERY customer focused! I am even going to purchase a Wolfgang Special at the end of the year because of their customer focus!!

If I could rate this guitar high than 10 I would!! I have had SEVERAL guitars over the last 5 years I have been playing- Fenders, Gibson, DeArmond, Warmoth?non come close to the playabilty and quality as this guitar does. EVH?s involvment with this product aside, it is a solid machine, built RIGHT, designed RIGHT, plays RIGH, and sold by a company that does seem to care about its customers. I am VERY happy with my purchase and intend on purchasing another Wolfgang soon. This guitar is not a mere one trick pony either; I play not only rock, but a little rockabilly/psychobilly and punk as well. I can get a vairied array of tones, clean and dirty. Hands down the best guitar I have ever owned.

1999 Wolfgang Standard...oil finished birdseye maple neck, basswood body, 2 EVH humbucking pickups, 22 frets, arched top and neck, 3 way pickup selector, volume and tone controls, Floyd Rose licensed tremolo with drop-d tuner. It doesn't have a ton of features and gimmicks, but it does have pretty much everything I need. The D-tuner is a brilliant invention, and the guitar stays in tune with no problems when using it.

I play mostly cover songs, spanning a variety of rock styles. AC/DC, The Clash, Alice In Chains, The Marvelous 3, Lit, Motley Crue...stuff like that, and this guitar can do it all with no problem. The Wolfgang pickups are some of the best I've ever heard, much better than the stock pickups you find on most guitars. Some people complain that the pickups don't clean up very well, so I will offer two suggestions to correct this. Either roll off of the guitar volume a bit, or have the pickups coil tapped. I had both pickups on mine tapped, and it plays nice and clean in single coil mode.

Since I bought mine used, I have no idea as to how well it was set up when it left the factory, although I've heard that the factory setups from Peavey are pretty good. The action, fit, and finish are excellent. The neck is what sold me on this guitar. I love the feeling of the oil finished neck, it practically plays itself. My only complaint about this guitar, and it's minor one, is that the bridge pickup seems to be set a little bit too low at the factory. I raised mine a little bit, and now it sounds much better.

I don't see any reason why this guitar would have reliability or durability problems. Gigging without a backup is never a good idea, no matter what guitar you use, but if I had to, I'd want to be playing my Wolfgang.

Peavey's customer support is some of the best I've ever experienced from any company. The forums on the Peavey web site are excellent, and they have customer service reps who answer questions posted on the forum. And it's not one of those deals where a rep glances at the forum every couple weeks, Peavey's reps post answers to questions on a daily basis. When I first got my Wolfgang, I called about ordering the set of tools that came with it. They knew exactly what I needed, and they shipped it out right away. When I wanted to coil tap the pickups, I called and left a message for a Peavey guitar tech, even though I doubted that I'd ever get a call back. 15 minutes later, Steve from Peavey customer service called back, and was very helpful in answering my questions.

hI looked at Les Paul's, Strats, and a PRS McCarty before buying this, and I'm glad I chose the Wolfgang. I almost went with a PRS, but in the end, I liked both guitars equally, and so I couldn't justify paying three times as much for a PRS, when I wasn't getting three times as much guitar. I've been playing for a year, and I feel that the reason I've made such good progress in learning to play guitar is because I had a quality guitar to learn with. It just felt so comfortable from the moment I first picked it up. If anyone is looking into buying a Wolfgang, feel free to email me, I'd be happy to tell you anything else you'd like to know about it.

My model features a tiger-striped arched maple top, finished in Amber, with a birdseye maple neck. The body is Basswood. In keeping the the idea that this is Eddie's idea of a marriage between a Les Paul body and a Strat shape, then maybe the body should be made of mahogany. I know of no basswood Strats or Les Pauls.

The much touted custom Van Halen pickups are not to my liking. Alledgedly Eddie did not like the sound he got when using off-the-shelf pickups in a bridge/neck configuration. I think the neck pickup in the Wolfgang absolutely sucks. Instead of the neck pickup being warm and sweet (i.e. a Paul Reed Smith or Les Paul) it sounds muffled. Van Halen describes it as "like butter". I say it's Almost like you want to turn the tone knob up some more, but it's cranked. The bridge pickup isn't much better. Someone commented that these are NOT clean pickups, and that is definetly true. Not the sparkling traditional humbucking clean you'd expect. Kinda like the first 5150 was not designed clean tones in mind so they gave us the 5150 II.

I do like the compound radius neck, and the 6105 fret size. As someone also mentioned, the threaded tremolo arm is a poor design. We are in 2002 and you'd think they'd engineer this better. The Floyd Rose is still the best in this category. It allows you to adjust the angle of the arm in a fixed position as opposed to letting the bar either be to tight or too loose. Eddie has even commented that when people played his guitars, they thought the arm was broken because it was so loose. He keeps his spring tension incredibly stiff as well. Loose bar, stiff springs...go figure!

I've played it through my Marshall 100 watt TSL head, as well as my Crate Blue Voodoo 120 watt head. It works better with the Blue Voodoo which shouldn't suprise anybody. The Blue Voodoo is essentially a rip-off of a Soldano, which is same platform that the 5150 sprang from. It sounds okay, but nothing to write home about. Again, I think the combination of muffled pickups and the basswood body are the main culprits.

If you like Eddie's setup for instance, strings installed with the ball-end on the tuning keys, blocked tremolo, very stiff spring tension, loose whammy bar arm, non adjustable pickup height, etc., then this setup is for you.

The finish and workmanship were beautiful, but at $2000.00 it's what you'd expect. The only strange thing is that the heel of the neck overlaps where it joins the body.

As far as reliability, I was really impressed with the electronics. I always can tell the quality of a guitar by how smooth the volume and tone controls roll the sound up and down. I want very fine granularity, and not a sudden change. Like a light switch dimmer. Very few guitars come with top notch switches and controls anymore, and this one does.

I bought this guitar used around 2 months ago. This is a dark cherry burst with the Peavey version of Floyd Rose and the D-tuna. It has a well played maple neck.

The sound is so good I bought this guitar after buying a special. The pick-ups make the guitar sound alive, It has a very lively sound with a little sparkle in the treble. Very nice for any type of playing.

As I got this guitar used I can't judge the factory setup but I ordered this over the internet without playing it. I was delivered perfect and ready to play. The build quaility is better than the newest gibson ( faded V) I just bought. Very solid with high quality hardware. No noise. Great finish, great wood, great neck.

This guitar is built very well and should/will out live me. I have several old guitars and I'm sure 50 years from now it will be in someones collections.

never neede it but past experience has been good

It's just a great guiar. My only fault with it is the comfort level where you rest your arm to play other than that it's awesome.

Has basically the same features as every other guitar but does have the D tuna which is a godsend. Now I only have to carry three guitars t a gig.

Sound is absolutely amazing. I thought my parker fly duluxe had the best tone I had heard and this thing kills it buy a long shot. i have read some people don't like the cleans. Easy fix. Put in a coil tap to split into singles. The tone absolutely rips on the singles. I play blues, jazz, you name it and I can cover it on my Wolfgang.

Action from the factory was superb. I did not change a thing. Fit and finish on mine was flawless.

No problems so far.

I will give them a 10. Where i live the dealers do not carry alot of wolfgangs in Tennessee. Everything is gibson and fender. i called Peavey and they were very helpful.

I rate it a ten. I will be buying another wolfgang and put a coil tap in it, then the parker fly may just disappear

You know the specs so I won't repeat it.

I will install a coil tap, so I can get a lighter tone for clear playing.

The damn guitar just sounds friggin great. I have a Special and a standard, and the standard just rings when you play it. The arch top definately makes a difference to my ears. If you try to get a clean sound with it, it does not do that very well. However, it was not designed for a clean sound so I can't in good conscience fault the instrument for that. As far a rock sounds go, these pickups have got some serious BALLS for passive pickups. You won't be disappointed when you crank up the gain.

I have to give it a 10 on this. Mine is a '98 model, and I bought it used about 4 months ago in mint condition. The thing is damn near perfect. I can't find any flaws in the finish or with any of the hardware. Peavey done a great job building my guitar.

I have only had it for 4 months, but it seems to be built very well.
I have a special for a back up, I wouldn't gig ANYTHING without a back up.

I don't have a clue.

I've been playing on and off for 15 years. I still suck.
If it were stolen I would cry like a little girl and then go buy another one. I wish it had a coil tap, but I can install one myself anyway. Overall I love this guitar and I think you will too.

Wolfgang Standard deluxe 97 - 2001 Quilt top to Flame Tops. I have them all. You know the story on this guitar. I prefer the stop tail model for several reasons. It seems to have a little better sustain, is much easier to change the strings on and personally I think it looks better. Oh and I have little user for the Floyd Royse since I have never mastered the Whammy bar. This guitar has every feature I want and need.

I can't say enough about this guitar. I started playing a Les Paul out of high school 25 years ago. That was my guitar for many years. I still have it but I never play it because I just always go back to the Wolfgangs. I love the way they sound and I love the way they feel. It just feels so comfortable. I have hot rod Fender Strat that I use to play as well. I hardly ever pull that out either. I would be embarrassed to tell you how many Wolfgang's I have!

I have a 5150 combo but I don't use it much because to be honest I just can't get use to it. I had been playing through a Marshall JCM 2000 Triple Super Lead and really liked it but I just had to get the 5150 with so many Wolfgangs. I find my self sticking with the Marshall. I use various effects pedals and combo units. Some of it I need to spend more time figuring out how to get what I really want out of it.

To me these guitars are art. That is why I own so many of them. I display them. They just hit me right. I love the quilt tops and now with the custom shop open it is going to get expensive for me because I just can't help buying a few of these done just the way I want them. I have already placed some orders!

Overall they are very good, but I have had a few problems. Of course I wouldn't expect them all to be perfect. The biggest problem has been with the input connection getting loose. I have also noticed that based on the climate that I am in that some of the fret edges get a little sharper than I would like them to. There is quite a bit of difference in the feel of the necks from one Wolfgang to the next. It also has a lot to do with how they are oiled, if they are.

The company has been awesome in responding to me everytime I have asked a question. They seem to love their products, which is great.

I have been playing for 25 years with a long dry spell in there. I own a Les Paul Custom and Fender Texas special Fat Strat along with a whole bunch of Wolfgang's. I have 6 Quilt Tops plus a bunch of flame tops. These guitars are art to me along with being the most comfortable guitar I have ever played. I keep them all displayed and I find it hard to walk by them without picking one up to play. I will say that I am not the ulimate guitar player. If I had the natural talent I wouldn't have a real job. However, this guitar inspires me to play and I have a lot of fun and get a lot of enjoyment out of it. I really like a lot of the new music (Offspring, Fuel, Godsmack, Staind, Creed, Tool, etc.) along with VH and the rock and metal bands of the 70's and 80's. The guitar is perfect for my taste. It is very versitile. I am still hoping to increase my skill level to the point at which I can do the guitar justice!

THIS IS A EVH ARCHTOP IN A TOBACCO SUNBURST FLAME TOP W/ FLOYD ROSE TREM. IT WAS MADE IN 98' SER.#91000675 OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. THE NECK HAS ALOT OF BIRDSEYE AND LOOKS GREAT. IT COMES W/6105 DUNLOP FRET WIRE, VOLUME AND TONE KNOBS, 2 EVH HUMBUCKERS, 22 FRETS, CASE ETC.

THIS IS NOT A STRICTLY ROCKERS GUITAR. IT PLAYS FAST W/ THE SMALL NECK AND THE PICK-UPS GIVE YOU A WIDE RANGE OF TONES DEPENDING ON WHAT AMP YOU PLAY OUT, MUSIC STYLE ETC. I RUN IT THRU A SLO-100, EVENTIDE HARMONIZER H-3000 DSE, CARVIN POWER AMP, THD-HOT PLATE, A WET-DRY-WET SET-UP W/ 3 CABS BASICALLY AND I CAN GET ANY SOUND I WANT. THE FLOYD ROSE ON THIS GUITAR IS NOT AS GOOD AS THE GOTOH TREM ON THE MUSIC MAN. IT IS LIGHTER WEIGHT AND DOES NOT "FEEL" AS GOOD. ITS A VIBE I GUESS BUT THE QUALITY IS NOT AS GOOD ON THE FLOYD UNIT.

BOTTOM LINE IS IF YOU TAKE CARE OF THIS GUITAR THE WAY YOUR SUPPOSED TO, IT WILL LAST FOREVER. KEEP THE NECK CLEAN, CHANGE STRINGS, BASICALLY READ THE MAUNUAL!!! THE TRUSS ROD IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND IT PLAYS FAST W/THE MAPLE NECK. THE FLAME MAPLE TOP IS NICE AND THE FINISH IS GOOD AND DURABLE TO NICKS AND BUMPS. THE NECK IS WIDER AT THE NUT AND IT IS A LITTLE HARD TO HIT THE HIGHER FRETS FOR SOLOING BUT HAS A NICE FEEL WHEN PLAYING CHORDS.

THIS GUITAR HAS BEEN PLAYED OUT ALOT AND NEVER HAD PROBLEMS W/O THE USUAL STRING BREAKS. THE STRAP BUTTONS SUCK, REPLACE THEM W/DUNLOP STRAP LOCKS OR WHATEVER. AGAIN THE FLOYD ROSE IS NOT AS GOOD AS OTHERS. PLAYABILITY IS GREAT AND OVERALL IS AS GOOD AS ANY GUITAR OUT THERE. ONLY USE 9 GAUGE STRINGS ON THIS GUITAR.

PEAVEY IS GOOD W/ THEIR GUITARS AND YOU CAN EVEN SEND IT TO THEM AND THEY WILL SET IT UP BACK TO EDDIE'S SPECS AND RE-STRING IT FOR YOU. NOT BAD FOR A COMPANY AS BIG AS PEAVEY.

PLAYING FOR 18 YEARS. PLAY THRU A SLO-100 ETC. I USE CYMBAL BRASS PICKS AND PLAY PRETTY HARD. FOR THE MONEY IT IS THE BEST 2-HUMBUCKER GUITAR ON THE MARKET. I ONLY WISH IT HAD A 5-WAY SELECTOR SWITCH LIKE THE PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS SO YOU CAN GET MORE OF A VARIETY OF SOUNDS OUT OF THE GUITAR.

Other reviewers have pretty much covered the features...scroll on down!

My particular model is a black EVH wolf with D-tuner and figured top; I've had it for 3 years now (the honeymoon is long over).

I guess I'd give it a high rating in the features department...mainly because of the D-tuner. I don't use it that often, but it is probably the coolest feature to appear on guitars in the past 15 years.

Other than that, it doesn't have tons of options with the pickups (coil splits, phase switches, etc...), but I don't really need all that. The tone knob is kinda useless though, and I'm thinking of bypassing it, and wiring the tone control up as a volume for the neck pickup (to be able to do the ol Les Paul style bridge to neck mute switch trick).

The peavey/Floyd rose licensed bridge is among the best I've played in terms of staying in tune (I've tried genuine floyds, jacksons, Kahlers, etc...). The arm itself is a thread in type, and is either too tight (gets in the way) or too loose (whirls around and makes noise). Generally, I play without the arm installed, and just grab the back of the bridge and pull forward when I need trem...works for me, and no stupid arm getting in the way.

I play alterna-pop radiohead, U2 style...through a Mesa MkIII (not for much longer), POD, and Fender Vibrolux. FX are: korg A3, TC2290, Vox wah

Honestly, I bought the guitar based on fit and feel of the neck alone...I barely tried it plugged it, figuring that I could always swap the pickups out. Well, when I did plug in, I was pleasantly surprised. This guitar seems to have the right balance between lows and highs on the bridge pickup, and the neck pickup has a nice silky sound. I haven't felt the need to change out the pickups at all.

This guitar is great for solid rock sounds. In the studio I also like to use a tele (for single coil brightness), and Gretsch (for arch top body and ring). Hey, no one guitar does it all....

Oh, the pickups seem to be rather high output; something thats quite noticeable when playing using the POD. Sometimes you get a nasty digital clip on the hard struck notes. Of course this is the POD's problem, not the Wolfgang's.

This is the best part of the guitar...I don't know how exactly, but it just feels like 'home'. When I bought my wolfgang I tried just about every guitar in the store, and I couldn't believe how natural the wolfgang felt in my hands. The neck is incredible!

Now, to pick nits...there are two visible creases in the body where it has been glued together. The top routing of the trem looks good, but on the backside it's quite rough (as it is on most guitars).

Setup was great even just off the wall...though I tore the strings off as soon as I got home. .09's are just too light. I've get .10's on it now, and it seems to be begging for .11's; it's that easy to play!

The guitar itself is tough as hell...the neck body joint is good and solid. I really like the short headstock as it doesn't seem to bash into as many things as a long headstock does (you know, like door frames, FX racks, mixing consoles, etc...).

Mine's been dropped a few times, and seems no worse for wear. The body finish has received a couple of dents in it around the top horn(probably from the tip of the pick when slapping harmonics). Otherwise, the finish seems really resistant to scratching.

The pickup selector switch will likely soon need replacing, as it no longer feels smooth. When I put a new one in there I'll wire it up backwards (or rather normal les paul style), as it just seems wrong the way it's currently set up.

The nut for the jack continuously comes undone, and should have a lockwasher installed. Also, the strapbuttons keep popping out (despite the toothpicks and glue that I've shoved in there)...I guess that's part of the curse of having a light wood for the body.

Use it at a gig without a backup...yup, but its nice to have another guitar handy in case you break a string. The upside of a locking trem is that you don't break as many strings, but it takes forever to change them if you do.

Never dealt with 'em...

I've been playing 16 years now, and have gone through a good deal of gear. If you'd have told me 5 years ago that I'd be playing a Peavey guitar, and loving it, I'd have told you that you're crazy. But, here I am, and I really love this guitar. If it got stolen or lost (how exactly do you lose a guitar), I'd buy one again, but I'd probably go used or check out the Wolf special...my fingers seem to really connect with the neck.

Good job Peavey!

I have 2 wolfgangs one was made in 2000 and the other in 2001 one is a gold top special and one is a archtop dark cherry burst. made in the good ole' USA. the finish is perfect on both guitars and the floyd rose w/ the d-tuna is the greatest invention ever. paid 1400.00 for the special and 2200.00 for the archtop.

the sound out of this guitar is monstrous for a rock sound and a bright clean sound. I run these badboys through a peavey 5150 and for effects i use a digitech processor. I LOVE THESE GUITARS. great playability

perfect from the factory

these guitars will probably outlast me , and my 5 year old will play them. one fell off the stand and it didnt even scratch it!!!!!

never dealt with ( never had to)

I have been playing for 18 years and these are great guitars. I also have a gibson sg 62', gibson/epiphone 210, fender american strat, yahama e-10 acoustic/eletric, giainni acoustic. i would ball like a baby if they ended up gone but i definently replace them

I hate when people say this, but... everything about the guitar's features ahve been posted in earlier reviews. It has a beautiful purple flame on it, not one of the most beautiful that I've seen but it's gorgeous nonethe less. It came standard with the D-tuna. It's a little bit different than how it pushes and pulls compared to my EB MM Axis, but it does the job just as well.

It also has the tone knob that I believe Peavey wanted to put on the guitar to appeal to a wider audience. I could do without it as I do without it on my Axis. As Eddie says, roll your volume knob back to change your tone.

I play mosly rock(80's, modern, blues) and this guitar does the job pretty well. I am using it as a back up to my EB MM Axis with my Carvin Legacy combo and TC Electronic M-One processor and it sounds great. I have a setting on the M-One with a touch of chorus and a touch of delay. Can we say totally EVH tone!!!!!!!! Sounds just like my Axis

The guitar has great action and I can not find any flaws on it except that the neck is a tad rounder than the Axis near the body. In this case, I like the Axis more, but that's just my preference. Plus, the toggle switch is on top of the guitar instead of near the volume knob(like the Axis). I was playing a lead passage and I had to change positions, but nothing was there to flip. I guess I just have to get used to it.

The neck is small like my Axis and I love that. The neck has no finish on it so I can fly up and down on this with nothing to get in my way. Great job on the neck Peavey.

It has a great finish!!!!!!

Just like my Axis, it seems like a beast that can stand the tests of touring and daily play. The strap I was using before I put the strap locks on unhooked and the guitar went crashing to the floor. Luckily it hit my floor and landed on the carpet. No damamge was done!!!! Lucky me.

Never dealt with them. Thank God!~!!!!!!

I have been playing since the age of 11, I am 24 now. I've played and/or ownded them all: Gibson, Fender, Parker, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball, Washburn, Jackson, Carvin, etc.... This guitar isn't the best, far from it, but for me it's a phenominal guitar. I bought it as a back up for my Axis(which will always be my fav) but this may take it's place as my main axe. Thank you to Eddie and Peavey for designing a great guitar.

This bad boy is a 2000 model, Beautiful CherryBurst finish, 22 frets, you know the drill by now... lets get to the good Sh**.

Here is my story, I love Van Halen, And honestly... I bought this guitar because Eddie played one, I was young (And STUPID)... Its was the *best* mistake I've ever made. It just so happens that now that I have a good ear for guitar...the tone is perfect for me, AND it sounds great with my Peavey TransFex pro, I swear they were made for each other! The sound is un explainable, IT DOES EVERYTHING! I love every aspect of the sound, BUT, I do wish that they coil tapped the pickups. That would have been a cool addition.

One word *WOW* this guitar is beautiful, I think Peavey should get this custom shop thing on the road so I can see a BlueBurst or something like that, Their website does not do these guitars their justice, Check em out in a store! The factory setup was FLAWLESS! Pickups were adjusted, neck was straight, string height was awesome, No complaints with the setup at all. Okay, Now with finish, PERFECT except for one thing on the tuners, I don't know why but when I got it the chrome was flaking off, not a big deal, it played so good I didn't really get pissed, and I waited 6 months for the damn thing...Not a big deal though. OH YEAH, I especially love the unfinished neck. This guitar is So BAD ASS!

I've played this thing live many times, NO PROBLEMS. This guitar is very consistent, not one problem. The hardware, is fine its very precise "nice shit". Same with the finish! It's dent resistant (I think it is because I whacked some walls with it and: No dents) and it shines up REAL NICE. The guitar is the one and only, no back-up for this bad boy, I trust him to do his job. If he doesn't I'll bust him to bits. Just shittin' with ya ;o)

Peavey Fu!@#$ ROCKS. I have no complaints.

I'm 16 and I've been playing since 1998, so you do the math. I worked my ass off all summer of 2000 and used ALL MY EARNINGS ON THIS GUITAR, and some really cool picks, It was about $1,400 which isn't outrageous at all, If you want to know the picks were about 89 cents each. (Just kidding about the picks man, damn) I love the thing, If I was dumb enough to loose (how exactly do you LOOSE A FU!@#$ GUITAR?) it I'd buy another one. I did compare the Wolfgang to the EBMM, they both rocked but the Wolfgang was cheaper and it fit me better, it was new, and Eddie played one( ;O) ). So I put one on order. Seriously you should get one if you are at all considering a new guitar the ROCKS HARD. Hope this helps your choice, Have a good one! If you want more specific things Email me: VanHalenMan@aol.com

EVH Wolfgang Standard (2001). Anything but standard. Arch top "cherry sunburst" tiger maple flamed top. Drop-D Tuna.

From Peavey.com "Single cutaway, arched-top body is made from basswood with a select figured maple top for crisp attack and warm sustain. The stunning, single-piece birdseye maple neck features a 22 fret birdseye fingerboard cut from the same piece of wood as the neck to keep the color and grain patterns consistent."

It get an 8.5 as it's a pretty straight ahead rock geetar. No over the top inlays or foo foo wuss artsy add ons. Would give it a 10 if they gave it an original Floyd Rose.

Two Peavey humbucking pickups, custom-wound to Eddie's specifications, supply plenty of output with low-noise operation. A master volume, master tone and 3-way selector provide a wide variety of tonal possibilities.

9. Although it is a rocker geetar at heart it can give a decent variety of sounds. I play a little jazz/bossa nova and delta blues and it can do a good job at getting those sounds provided to have a versitile amp. Pretty good spectrum of sounds.

The neck the neck the neck. I was skeptical of Peavey's ability to really make a good playing guitar. But everywhere I went on business I would find a local shop and compare the Wolfies to the Music Man models. I won't get into the debate as to which on is better as they play so close its very difficult to tell. As playability was a dead heat I went for the one that looked best. My wolfie cherry sunburst won out. Any way, everywhere I went, Toronto, LA, Austin,Houston, Denver and London, all wolfies played great right off the rack! Peavey has done a great job with the action and the fit and finish. My guitar's action is the best for a mass produced guitar, only my custom 48th Street strat can compare. I have owned tons of high end electrics and played even more and the Wolfie can hang with the very very best. Not to mention it is very reasonably priced compared to current PRS or original San Dimas and ealier Jacksons.

Bottom line - the action fit and finish was as good as or better than any guitar I have pick up off a rack. But the volume knobs as cheap crap.

So far so good. No problems.

Never had to contact them.

As i said above everywhere I traveled these kick butt so I want the cherry sunburst as it looked amazing. Everywhere I called here in Texas had a 3 to 6 month wait to I called ole reliable Manny's in New York City and they had one. I had it shipped down to me based on my experience trying the wolfies all over and the sales person's take on the action. I have NEVER bought a guitar through the mail so to speak as we all know they can be very different. Regardless, I was blown away beyond compare when the wolfie got to Texas and I picked it up. It was just incredible. I think Peavey has done a great job. Go try one and you'll see.

If it were stolen I would buy another one asap. Just wish it had an original floyd rose as I like the drop D tuner and better looking/made vol/tone knobs.

Purchased new in 1998. Made in U.S.A.. Very well applied trans red finish. Floyd licensed trem, volume and tone; and the nifty d-tuna. Another volume and no tone control would have been my preference.

Big, fat, bright. The sound continues to give me goosebumps. I play rock/metal and the wolfgang fits my style perfectly. The pickups are dead quiet at full volume - no hiss or weird squeals. However, they are extremely high output. When switching from my Jackson with Duncans it is necessary to re-adjust my amps settings as the wolfgang is much louder. I play around with the volume knob all the time and find its taper to be excellent - distorted sounds clean up nicely when backed off. I play through a monster cable -> morley wha -> boogie Mark IV.

The factory set-up was just what I wanted with nice , low action and a buzz free neck. I was particularly impressed with how well the nut was placed in the neck...the string height was ideal. The finish was well applied without flaws.

I've waited three years to write this review, specifically for this category. I clean the guitar after every practice, jam, or gig and have it set-up to factory specs twice a year - and the result is a guitar that will last a lifetime. With proper care and maintenance my guitar looks like it did at day one and sounds better than ever. The neck continues to get more comfortable and the sound more refined. The Wolfgang is very reliable, but I gig with a backup. Lead singers can wreak havoc with those mic stands.

I've e-mailed Peavey a number of times and have always received a response with in 3-5 hours. Very friendly and couteous each time. They also thank me for supporting Peavey in each reply. Top notch.

I also own an EB/MM Steve Morse and Axis, a Jackson PC-1 and a Les Paul Studio and my hands always land on the Wolfgang first and stay there the longest. Extended playing times do not fatigue my hands or shoulders and the sound is intoxicating. I would buy another without hesitation. I only wish it had two volume controls and Ed would lose the tone knob. The Jackson plays second followed by the Axis, Morse and Les Paul. This Peavey is the real deal.

Made on May 1st, 2001. I know this because the little sheet inside says so, complete with all the checks that the techs do. Nothing else has changed from what has been said before, it has the same 22fret, birdseye maple neck (with an asymetrical back shape. It's slightly thicker below the low E than it is under the high E), custom humbuckers, one tone control, one volume control (apparently eddie didn't even want the tone control, and the Hartley Peavey told him he couldn't sell a guitar with no tone knob. Rumor has it Ed plays a Wolfgang Special instead of the real deal), blocked Floyd Rose trem (only lowers pitch), and an absolutly BEAUTIFUL dark cherry sunburst with no flaws. I think thats all the major items

The knobs bother me, they're simple plastic jobbies. Certainly Peavey could have gotten some nicer ones. I also wish it came with straplocks, but I already have some so its not that big a deal. But still...

It has almost all the tools I need for what I want. It deserves a 9

Does this suit my music style? Yes it does. The humbuckers are very nicely designed, meaning you can hear every single string in a chord. In a word, I'd call it 'articulate'. They sound great, not harsh or tinny, but just right. It has plenty of sustain, not quite like a LP, but, again, 'just right'.

I'll give this a 10, because it just sounds great

Action: Perfectly set up, no fret buzz, intonated better than I have EVER done, and the D-tuner stays in pitch. Even after some serious dive-bombing, the guitar stays in perfect tune.

Fit: This guitar is perfect in every way. The fretboard is a wider than my LP, so there's more room to play around with. The neck radius is also much higher (lower radius = more curve, higher = more flat), which I found to be *much* easier to play. Resting my palm on the trem is comfortable, and it doesn't tire my wrist out as much. There's plenty of room for upper-fret access, more so than the LP. I LOVE THE LIGHT WEIGHT! My LP was my first guitar, and playing something so light and comfortable is just awesome! I can finally manhandle this with ease.

Finish: Absolutly stunning cherry sunburst. Top notch.

It deserves a ten, and shall be scored as such by me. :)

Just got it a little while ago. Seems bombproof, and it probably is. I hear great things from peavey customer support. I can't really rate this

Can't really comment again

I've been playing 5 years, and I own one other guitar, a Gibson LP. I'm currently playing through a homebrew amp (www.ax84.com), but have a Soldano HR 100+ in reserve at home. I also own a delay and wah, and thats about it.

I compared this guitar to a new Ibanez and the Ernie Ball Axis. The Ibanez had a great unfinished maple neck, but not the pickups I wanted, and the Axis doesn't have the arched top that this one does, which was one of my criteria in purchasing.

I love the looks and great playability of this guitar. I've never had a guitar nor spent much time on a guitar that has a trem. I'm looking forward to playing with this. The plastic knobs still bother me though...

If it were stolen, I'd certainly buy another. This guitar is so easy to play.

1999 Wolfgang Standard Trem, transparent purple flame

The sound is great. The pick-ups are hot and punchy. Unless I'm standing right next to my amp with it cranked, I can't say that I get any unwanted feedback. I play all kinds of music from Van Halen to STP, from Classic to Modern Rock. Yeah, so it's wired to get the VAN HALEN sound, but ya know what...it's all preference anyway right? Besides the guitar is just a small part of that Van Halen sound anyways. I use it with a Peavey Bandit 112 and a Special 212 with a 212 cab thru a Zoom GFX-8 pedal board and it sounds awesome. My bandmate has 2 Ibanez's and they really don't sound as good as the wolfgang does and he's comented on that himself. The sound is solid and it works for me. Just remember...it's all in what you like.

It was set up perfect...c'mon.

Of course this will withstand live play...Ed uses one on stage, right? I use it on stage and never a problem with it yet. I've been playing with it out since 1999 and the thing is a work horse. I'm very conscious about what it gets sat next too, who touches it and all that..I mean it's a beautiful guitar...I don't want it ruined. I still have the original strap buttons on it...no probs yet...the locking ones looked too big and gaudy to put on the wolfie.

Never delt with em

Like I said I've been playing for about 8 years. I own another wolfie special that was painted like Ed's red and white striped axe. It doesn't have the original pickups in it, but I wanted a cheap 2nd the guitar. Like I said...the pickups aren't THAT special...throw in what you like...but they are great pickups. I wanted a 2nd guitar that would be reliable and had the same unfinished neck---that is by far the best feature of the guitar...that and the drop D and the trem system. I do dive bombs all day and never have to retune...my friends try to do that and they never get to play, cause all they're doing is re-tuning. I use it most often with the Zoom GFX(much better than the BOSS GT3) The only thing that bugs me is I have to clean it all the time from finger prints...hey it's my baby and I want it to look good...and if that's the price you pay for having a nice guitar...well that's pretty cheap. I use to have a Fender Squire II and a Lotus. The Fenders necks are to wide and after playing the Wolfgang...I'll never go back to a finished neck. Pick one up just for kicks...even a novice will say he can play faster on the Wolfgang..it just feels better. A little pricey..but hey you only live once.

1997, Made is the USA. It is a solid top Black. 3 way switch dual humbuckers yada yada yada.... Maple Birdseye neck and fret board. Floyd Rose, Drop D tuner...

First off this guitar rocks. The sound is incredible and something I have been searching for for awhile. I have a Jackson PS4 that I have put seymour duncans in (JB Bridge, Cool Rails (Mid), 59 Model Neck) and this thing just sounds awesome. I like my Jackson especially with the upgrade, but boy this guitar is the bomb.

I bought the guitar used. Received it on a Thursday, gigged with it on a Friday & Sunday. I tweeked it some, but am taking it in just to get it right. Action on it is good, I like it a little lower and have yet to lower it. Fit was a like a glove, It is light, but the sound is awesome. My Les Paul & Jackson are heavier and I can tell when I have gigged with those, this is no sweat. I will give it an 8 as I bought it used and had some minor dings in it.

Well let's put it this way, if it can survive tours with Eddie, it can certainly survive my gigging, that is for sure. Hardware wise, this model is a 1997 and the hardware still looks brand new. Finish is great aside from a few dings as I mention earlier. I would use this in a gig without backup, just have extra strings :) ....

Believe it or not, I dealt with them before I even bought this thing. They were very responsive to the questions I had - same day usually, and after purchase the same.

I have beens playing since 1975 and have had a number of guitars. I have a 1975 Les Paul, Jackson PS-4 (modified) and this baby. If there is one problem (perhaps it is not), but the Drop D tuner takes the guitar out of tune. I have read, but not tested via the manual that I need to tighten down the bridge so it is not floating and that will fix the DropD problem we will see. I would replace this baby in a heart beat, if I could get another one for the price I paid for this one, these are not cheap.... I still give it a 10, even for the one minor Drop D issue, for what I paid value wise is a 10.

See the Peavey website. I'm sure that they're probably still real excited about it.
There's nothing like a bolt-on Les Paul copy with some egomaniac's name on it.

The first thing you need to do is pull the pickups and throw them in the trash. Ed had these patterned after his old, broken Gibson pickup and that's just exactly what they sound like.

Factory setup was OK. The frets were sticking out of the side of the neck. I don't like that you can't adjust the pickup height. The maple top was just OK. I'm sure that the finish is exceptional by Peavey standards but if you put this right next to a Parker or a PRS, there's no comparison. The finish had sunk into the peaks and valleys of the implied quilt, it was cloudy, and covered in micro fine scratches. Peavey needs to upgrade the grit in their wet-sanding process. The trem looks like it's Korean or Taiwanese. Pot-metal construction and cheesy chrome plating.

It's Peavey, you can drop it out of the back of a truck 52 times a year and not phase it.

As always, Peavey has the best customer support in the music industry. There's literally NO competition out there on this score.

The only saving grace for this guitar is the neck. The egg-shaped profile is very addictive. Other than that, I've replaced the pickups, sanded and recleared the body, and replaced the trem with a real Floyd.

d-tuna, floyd rose tremolo, locking tuners. cool stuff.

this guitar doesn't really sound like Van Halen. It can fit almost any type of music, though.

this is a great looking guitar. i mistook it for a PRS at first glance, and it looks just as nice as a PRS but is much more affordable.

i haven't done any live stuff with this guitar, and probably won't soon. i think this guitar could last years w/out having to replace anything. as far as broken strings go, its really annoying. breaking a string on this guitar will put you out for a little while, so carry a backup.

no problems yet.

i haven't bought a lot of guitars, but i like this one. it comes with tons of features and as a great sound. a must have guitar.

Well I've had this guitar for 2 years so felt it was time to send in my report.It's a Wolfgang standard ivory colour,with floyd rose,maple neck,22 freat guitar. I purchased it new and was in excellent condition. No complaints, a great guitar made very well.

I play new and classic rock.I own at this time a Marshall JCM 900 and 4x12 Marshall cabinet. The guitar is very quiet. The pickups sound great but I mostly use the bridge pickup generally,sometimes will flick to the front pickup ,it sounds good but I find the front pickup a little on the bassy side at times. I have thought about changing the pickups but why mess with a good thing-generally though I am happy with them. The pickups and the guitar are very warm sounding.The pickups are high output but not tons of distortion like other pickups.I really don't care for the tone knob Peavey should have left it off.It was a good idea to dip the pickups in wax to cut the noise etc..

The guitar was setup well when I bought it. The action and finish were also great.The d tuna works well once set up properly but I recently had to send it back to Peavey about one month ago ,I haven't heard anything yet. Also anyone who owns one of these guitars and uses the d tuna should invest in a hipshot trem setter to stabilize the tremolo. I noticed the guitar would shift tuning when the d tuna was out.I contacted Peavey rep and he said it will shift a little amount esp. if you use a tuner (really !) The trem setter fix this problem nicely. Great neck it took me a little while to get used to it but once I did I really love it, if you have small hands it seems to support your hand well.

My d tuna crapped out-sent it in to Peavey a month ago still do not have it back. That's my biggest bitch at this time. The guitar is solid though and I have played a ton a guitars selling for 3 times as much and they played like crap-that includes Fenders, Gibsons, etc.. I am always trying new guitars to see if I can find something better than my Wolf and I haven't found one yet. I do have another guitar I use when gigging and the one concern I have is with the floyd rose ,when you break a string you could make it through the tune but it is a major hassle to change a string with the wrenches etc.. If I had a tech like eddie it wouldn't be a problem-seriously -because of that fact I always bring another guitar-although I only broke 1 string on this guitar in over 2 years but If you play hard it may be a problem

I have dealt with Peavey only through the store where I bought the guitar.So far not overly impressed(see above)

Basically I do love playing this guitar- if it were stolen I would buy another one in a minute. I have read on this page about guys bitchin about the pickup selector(change it if you don't like it) or the pickups( change it if you don't like it)or wait buy another guitar or order a custom guitar from a company like carvin.Nothing is perfect but in my humble opinion, this is a great guitar even if it's made my Peavey ( hey ever played a bad Gibson or Fender ?)

A beautiful instrument, the coloring is what initially attracted my eye. The feel of the neck and the high quality sound is what kept my interest. The guitar has a sunburst coloring with beautiful flame grain to the wood.

The configuration of this gem is dual humbucker with a single volume and single tone control.

I currently have a Rivera Bonehead, which sounds GREAT with this guitar... just not as great as the Peavey 5150 I played it through in the store (my next purchase).

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I've given this guitar a "10" for action, fit and finish...I'll let that stand and encourage anyone else interested in a great guitar to check out one of these.

As I have only had this guitar a few days, I'll reserve judgment on reliability and durabulity for now. I can say though that I expect that this will also deserve a high score as two individuals I knowe have lived/loved Wolfgangs and they seem to have NO troubles.

Don't know and hope I never have to find out.

Best electric I have. Other guitar is a 15 year old Ibanez RG-440... which has seen its share of repair work (some required- new Floyd Rose and some by choice- new EMG pickups).

Hello, sorry it has taken so long for me to write this review, but I have been busy hanging out with the guys from Racer X. The features on the Wolfgang have already been noted, so I'm just gonna get right to the yappin. It is important to note that I purchased my Wolfgang over six monthes ago, so the honeymoon is definetly over. Too many people jump in the honeymoon stage and rate this axe 10's all over the place. This guitar (like most)deserves a barrage of 10's like Elvis deserved his blackbelt. Oh yeah, my Wolfgang is purple...

I play rock, metal, and I play them quite crappy. However, the Wolfgang makes me sound decent. Bridge pickup has great tone, and I like the fact that I can't adjust the height. (I would just mess it up anyway.) Neck pickup has an excellent jentsa and allows me to scream out sweeping arpeggios. In my opinion, this guitar doesn't make you sound like a VH album, which is good. I happen to like Brian Wilson and this guitar gives me my pet sounds guite well. It is more versatile that I imagined. One complaint though. What is the deal with the pickup selection switch being wired backwards? I know Eddie was trying to make a guitar a little different but hey, don't jack with the direction of the classic 3-way toggle. I immediated re-wired it the way it should be. (down for bridge, up for neck.) I know this may sound a little picky but when you play fumble fingers the way I do, I don't need to also fumble with my switch. For the stupidity of the Artsy-Fartsy switching mechanism, the sound category recieves an eight. (This switching thing really put a bug in my keester, can't ya tell?)

Ok, I sat and looked at my Wolfgang for a few hours and noticed how nice it looked. Then I got straight to work. First thing I did was take the D-Tuna off. I also made my tremolo float. (Hey what was I supposed to do, sit there and do dive-bombs all day? C'mon, I needed my trem to be more versatile.) However, by the looks of it, I don't believe the quality of the Peavey Tremelo is very sturdy. I will prob. wreck this wammy in about a month. The action, fit, and finish came virtually flawless from the factory. I was really impressed. Oh, and of course, You HAVE to remove the back spring cover and trash it. For any amatuers out there, any time you buy a new or used guitar, just rip that back cover off and trash it. You playing a guitar with a back cover on is like wearing black dress socks with sandals. (In fact, I don't even wear sandals PERIOD. Got my butt kicked at a bar named the Fortune Club for wearing sandals... Never again.) As far as the rating in this category, I give the Wolfgang a seven for putting too much unnecessary crap on, such as the D-Tuna, Back Spring Cover, and having the Tremelo set up non-floating.

Peavey... Hmmmm. Peavey... If you think about it, (and let's not white-wash this either), we ALL have had a Peavey something or another at some point in our zit-riddled-early-career. Now, Remember what you did with that Peavey gear? You trashed it, and treated it bad. Then what happened? It still worked! Peavey is like a brick my friends, hey, I wouldn't lie to you. It will last... However, I would highly recommend getting the new strap locks, re-wiring the switch mechanism, removing the D-Tuna, and floating the bridge. Oh yeah, don't forget that back cover. I can almost garantee that you will be a rock star if that cover is gone. It has done wonders for me. now I'm 38 years old with a mullet cut, changing brake pads for $9 bucks an hour. But like I said, I can scream out those sweeping arpeggios like a cheeta on Meth. Solid Reliable guitar...

Never had to deal with Peavey yet. By the looks of my review so far I believe that I'm quite capable of wrecking this guitar all by myself.

Everything standard on the original. It's all I need except for a single coil in the center and a 5 way switch.

Has an unbelievable "raw" sound. If you like rock, this is for you. I play some pure country gigs and I can get a semi-strat sound and a pretty good tele sound with some tweeking of the eq's. I have played it through a 5150 stack, and several other amps and it sounds great through everything.

Is by far the best playing guitar I have picked up in my 17 years of playing.

I've never had the pleasure of dealing with peavey because peavey's products rarely, rarely, rarely have problems.

It is by far my favorite guitar. Great for rock and mellow clean tones. Not bad for country if you eq it in. When peavey gets their custom shop up and running, I'll have another with a single coil for those twangy tele/strat sounds. This guitar is a dream!!!!

My Wolfagang has a carved maple top with a translucent amber finish which accentuates the moderate amount of flame nicely. I own a 1991 Fender Strat Ultra which has some flame, but not as much as the EVH. It has the standard features, two humbuckers, volume, tone, Floyd Rose with D-Tuna. I have been using drop D tuning since I first heard Unchained and this is one of those ideas that is so simple and ingenious that we should all be envious that we didn't think of it! I want to give this category a 10 based on the D-Tuna but it goes to a 9 based on the toggle switch selection configuration, which is the opposite of a Les Paul. Leave to Eddie to be different!.

I used to own an Ibanez RG560 but sold it because I thought that it sounded thin compared to my Les Paul. I wasn't going to buy another "Hot Rodded" guitar because I thought that it might have been the Floyd Rose making it sound thin. Then my friend was selling this Wolfgang and when I heard it I just had to buy it. I play a wide variety of music and after I played the EVH through my Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier I was sold. I never had a decent guitar with a maple neck and now I realize how important this is to the EVH sound. I love the way that the neck and bridge pickup sound is balanced for use with the three way toggle (A complaint that I have about my Les Paul). By the way this guitar, like the Les Paul, does have its own sound. My personal favorite is the way the bridge pickup cleans up when the volume knob is backed off for a song like Bottoms Up. Exactly like the album. I am giving this category a 9 just because I thought the brodge pickup would be over the top sounding but it is just very good.

My Wolfgang's neck feels perfect. The action was great and to the best of my knowledge came from the factory that way. I hear some people calling this neck a "Louisville Slugger". They must be used to those Ibanez necks like I had on the RG560. I think that the satin finish is excellent. The frets and intonation are perfect. This neck is really screwing up my playing on my Les PAul and Strat. If I could give this category a number higher than 10, I would.

Does anybody else out there have a problem with the nut around the input jack always coming loose, or is it just me? This is driving me insane. I see this guitar lasting a long time. I've read other reviews from people complaining about the steel in the Floyd Rose. I might have to agree with them on this one. I think that this wear around the posts are typical of a Floyd Rose. I think that this guitar will last as long as any other comparable guitar. This catetgory gets a 9 based on the input jack.

Very good and very friendly, although I wasn't asking for much. I give it an 8.

If this was the only guitar I owned I would complain about the lack of versatility (no single coil pickup). This guitar has a very specific application - hot guitar. The typical variety of double coil sounds can easily be coaxed from this guitar.

When this guitar is used for Van Halen music it is absolutely perfect. When I play this guitar through my MXR Phase 90 and my Dual Rectifer I get a tone that is very similar to Eddie's. I also use it for other shredder-type music such as Steve Vai and Blues Saraceno.

Based on this I give it a 10.

This guitar was made sometime in 1999 or 2000. It is USA made, and that's the only thing I would play now. Its features contain a 22-fret, birdseye maple neck, laminated body, 1 volume knob, 1 tone knob, and a 3-way selector switch. The pickups are passive, custom wound with a very warm tone. So they sound much like DiMarzios. The body is a red flammed maple top with a basswood back. The body style somewhat resembles an offset strat/prs look. The Bridge is a locking (non-floating) tremolo system with a drop-D tuner.

Well, to be honest. I kinda stumbled on to this guitar by accident. I've seen them before but didn't know what they were all about until I owned one myself. What really surprised me about this guitar is that it had a really fat sustaining tone, which was what I'm looking for. My rig consists of a Line 6 POD direct signal processor/preamp, a Marshall 4x12 Slant Cab, and a Marshall JCM 2000 100-watt head. These combinations, I think, go together hand-in-hand and I've been complimented on my sound everytime I do a gig. For both, clean and distorted, the wolfgang's got you covered. Sometimes the output is too overwhelming and had to backdrop a little on my gain settings. You can't adjust the pickup height. It's "as is" and didn't know it until I bought it. No big deal, but the big deal is that the arch-top body and birdseye maple neck compensate for a crisp, clean-cutting tonality that's unmatched for the price of this guitar.

This guitar, from what I heard, is set up by the factory according to Eddie's specs. In fact a friend of mine that worked at the music store where I bought the guitar from told me that if Eddie happens to drop in and play one of the wolfgangs in stock, finds that it's setup wrong, he will immediately call Hartley Peavey and tear him a new one. I'm not a big fan of the so called "louisville slugger" necks, but the action seems to work well with my playing style which is hard/alternative/classic rock. The action feels the same up and down the neck with no flaws. It's a very rugged neck with the graphite rods built in. Needless to say, like any guitars, the action seems to go out of wack when you're playing outside in hot, dry, muggy weather. But the graphite rods puts the neck back in place after a while. Sort of like the rubber band effect. With others, you have to readjust the truss rod frustratingly. On the Wolfgang, you don't.

I usually play this guitar without a back up. It depends on how small the stage or gig area is. Sometimes, I'll bring a Gibson Les Paul as a backup, just in case or if i'm far from home and don't have spare strings or time to string up. The Wolfgang seems to hold well without having to retune between sets. But when I use the drop-D tuner, I would have to retune by ear quick and it's hard to drop to D on-the-fly. Sometimes it will stick. I have to make sure it's pinched back all the way and in tune before I start the next song.

Never had to call them, but i know they are very supportive and their turn around time is quick.

I've been playing guitar for over 18 years. I own 2 Gibson Les Paul 1960 Classic Models and a USA-made Ibanez USRG30 Custom. I prefer guitars with a flat fretboard radius and not rounded like a fender strat. My hands aren't very big so I have to play with a slimmer neck. I also much prefer the fatter, more open, full-bodied sound. I mainly bought the wolfgang for "tone". This is definitely a "tone built" guitar. Well-balanced, and rugged. I'm not too crazy about the hardware because it looks like "cheap" metal, the shaller tuners have a little play in them, but that's no big deal as long as they don't fall off. For as long as I owned this guitar, I only broke a string once within a year being that I didn't have time to change the strings before the gig. Other than all that, this guitar has never given me any problems. I would definitely recommend this guitar to anyone who can't afford a Gibson or a PRS. The Wolfgang's very Comparable. It's bulletproof!!!

My Wolfgang is a Vintage Sunburst model, made in 1997. I am not the original owner of the instrument, although it is in excellent condition. If you are already reading this you are aware of the features of the guitar, so I'm not going to re-list all of them. The finish isn't especially "flamed", but it does have a very nice wood grain and the coloration is very attractive. The neck is the wonderful, although the Ernie Ball Axis feels a bit better to me (but not by much). The neck is substantial. It is not some wafer-thin crappy thing that seems to be on more and more guitars. While I'm on the subject of new guitars; I've only heard two guitarists who could actually PLAY a 7-string guitar, and they are Steve Vai and John Petrucci. The rest just blast away on the low strings so why don't they just play a 2 or 3 string guitar? The top 4 or 5 probably never need to be changed! Anyway, the neck is very stable and solid. The lack of a finish makes the neck feel really fast, and the jumbo frets also add to the speed as well as the ability to make subtle adjustments in your vibrato. The Wolfgang was designed to ROCK, and is therefore not the most versitile guitar on the market. However, it does what it was designed to do extremely well. I've found no substantially better rock n' roll guitar out there, although I could argue that the Ernie Ball Axis is slightly better in some areas . . . It would be nice to have volume and tone controls for each pickup similar to a Les Paul.

A word about the D-tuner. This device is fantastic for dropping to a dropped-D tuning in an instant. It stays in tune perfectly too! This is one of the best inventions for the guitar in a long, long time.

I'm playing through a Marshall JCM 900 100 watt Dual Reverb head, a Marshall PB100 Powerbrake, and a Marshall 1936 speaker cabinet. I have all controls on 10 except the reverb of course. As an aside, you can really get some great sounds out of the JCM 900 head if you use the Powerbrake; it really kicks some ass! The pickups on the guitar are very quiet, with little notable hissing. Out of the bridge pickup the sound is very crunchy, with a heavy mid-range emphasis. The overall tone is very full and warm and it sustains forever. Out of the neck pickup, the sound is again quite crunchy for a neck pickup, and it again sustains for days. The neck tone is more "woody" sounding and is pretty smooth. Both pickups produce heavy, thick, harmonics, and both pick and tap harmonics are very easy to generate. In fact, pick harmonics are almost too easy as I seem to get them even when I'm not really trying to. I generally play 70's and 80's rock (a few 90's groups too) and as long as you are playing rock the guitar is perfect. This guitar is the closest thing to the perfect rock and roll guitar I have found. I'd hate to hear someone try twangy country music on it though; both because I don't like twangy country and because I'll bet it would sound even worse on this guitar.

I have no idea how it was set up when it was delivered. However, all fit and finish issues appear very acceptable. I've noticed no problems with poor frets or fretjob, and everything looks well done in terms of the routing of the pickups and tremelo. The finish is very attractive, and has no blemishes. I would like to see Peavey produce guitars at the same level as Ernie Ball. I believe that while the Wolfgang represents a big step forward for Peavey, they still have a way to go to catch Ernie Ball. I'm using Ernie Ball for comparison due to the striking similarities between the Wolfgang and the Axis (due to the person instrumental in their design). I would like to see better quality wood used in the body, and a neck-through design, or at least a set-neck design to further reduce the size of the heel where the neck joins the body. Otherwise, I have no complaints with any manufacturing/quality issues.

I don't play live, as I don't have the time. I believe that the Floyd Rose is not the top of the line 15 year model, but the step below. Another example of cost-cutting by big manufacturers. The finish has held up very well and the neck is just fantastic. Overall it appears very durable and reliable.

Haven't dealt with them so I have no opinion.

I've played for nearly 18 years. I also own a Les Paul, and have owned several other guitars including Ibanez and Hamers. Overall, I like the neck and feel of the Ernie Ball Axis slightly better. However, the fact that the Wolfgang has a tone control, and features a carved top similar to my Les Paul led me to choose the Wolfgang over the Axis. I found the lack of a tone control on the Axis to be a problem that I couldn't really get around. Also, the carved top on the Wolfgang means that it feels more like my Les Paul than the flat-top Axis did. Although I've pointed out some areas where I believe the Axis is better, I should also point out that in my opinion the Axis and the Wolfgang are the two best rock guitars out there, and both are exceptional guitars. I like both, but I bought the Wolfgang because of the tone control and carved top. I'd like to see seperate tone and volume for each pickup, but other than that there is nothing else I'd like to see added.

This is the standard archtop version with Floyd Rose tremolo w/ D-Tuna and custom wound pickups. 1 volume/1 tone/1 three way toggle switch. Included Peavey hardshell case-which is very cheap. The Floyd is the licensed version with the fine tuners angled away to the back. I never expected to own this version, but I do like it. So what if it's not case hardened steel-replace it in ten years as opposed to 15.

I run this guitar through a Marshall JCM 800 lead series 50 watt head into a 4/12 25 watt celestion cabinet. The only effect used is a Zoom
505 pedal. I also run this through a 5150 combo. The overall sound is very good, especially with the neck pickup. Complaint: I don't like the harmonic capabilities of this guitar. The tone control is somewhat pointless.

The guitar was never unpacked from the factory until I got mine and I have had to do nothing to it. That is a first for me. Everything was set-up to unpack and play.

This guitar has given me no problems. It seems very solid and built to play.

I've been playing for 18 years and own strats, L.P. I give this guitar a solid 7+. My only real complaint is the harmonic capabilities using the bridge pickup. I prefer the bridge pickup used in the Ernie Ball version. The guitar is somewhat uncomfortable to play in any way other than standing. It seems to be thrusting to the right. The neck is by far my favorite part of the guitar. I bought an Ernie Ball in 1992 and if I had to choose between the two I would take the Wolfgang on the neck alone.

MADE IN 1998, SERIAL #61006 MADE IN USA W/ MAPLE TOP. ONE VOLUME & ONE TONE CONTROL W/ FLOYD ROSE. 2 HUMBUCKERS VOICED TO ED'S SPECS AND HARDSHELL CASE/TOOLS. BIRDSEYE MAPLE NECK W/ SCALLER TUNERS. SMALL SCALE NECK LIKE THE ERNIE BALL. D-TUNER IS VERY NICE. FLOYD ROSE FEELS THIN AS IN THE FROM WHICH THE METAL IT WAS MADE OF.

I TRULY FEEL THAT YOU CAN PLAY ALL TYPES OF MUSIC W/ THIS GUITAR. YOU JUST HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO USE THE VOLUME & TONE KNOBS. THE FLOYD ROSE FEELS LIGHT BUT HOLDS UP RATHER WELL AND STAYS IN TUNE. STICK WITH 9 GAUGE STRINGS AND KEEP IT CLEAN.

ACTION IS LOW AND FAST. GOOD FOR LEADS AND RHYTHM WORK AS WELL. A VERY GOOD ALL-AROUND GUITAR. THE ONLY FLAWS ON THE GUITAR WAS ON THE NECK , ON THE SIDE AT THE 11TH FRET. JUST A LITTLE BLACK MARK NO BIGGER THAN A PIN HEAD. IT IS NOT NOTICEABLE & ACTUALLY GIVES IT A MARK TO KNOW THAT IT IS YOU GUITAR.

EVERYTHING IS GOOD EXCEPT THE FLOYD ROSE. UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS I THINK IT WOULD BE QUESTIONABLE. THE D-TUNER SEEMS TO WORK NICE AND STAY IN TUNE. I HAVE GIGGED W/ IT AND IT WAS GREAT. NO BACKUP NEEDED UNLESS YOUR EDDIE HIMSELF.

GREAT , VERY HELPFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. I EXPECT THAT FROM AN AMERICAN MADE COMPANY. THE COST WAS VERY REASONABLE AS WELL. PAID $1200.00 FOR IT NEW.

I HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR 15 YEARS AND HAVE AN EVENTIDE HARMONIZER, GROOVE TUBES SE II, MARSHALL PLEXI & 5150 AMP (I SLAVE ONE AMP AND USE THE OTHER FOR A PREAMP) & HAVE A CARVIN POWER AMP FOR A FINAL AMP FOR WET CABS. I RUN A WET,DRY,WET SET UP W/ 3 MESA BOOGIE 1X12'S ALL 75 WATTS A PIECE. THE MIDDLE CAB(DRY) IS A 75 WATT SPEAKER FROM A 5150 CAB. THE OTHERS ARE 75 WATT CELESTIONS. AN AWESOME SET-UP I MIGHT ADD.

Made in 2000 ,dbl hums,floyd rose,ebony finish,chrome hdwr,nice case
t shirt, 3 sets strings ,1 doz thin picks,high end cord..very
impressive looking axe.

Rich full sound, very versatile,quite
amp is Peavey Transfex 212
style is whatever requested or as close as we can get.

Setup-na
pickup adjustment-na
no flaws
chrome hdwr had some imperfections visible under the plating
classy ebony finish

Its solid
added strap locks

there is nothing to break on this one,Peavey has a good reputation.

Play out 3-4 nights a week,also have a regular job,cost isnt a factor but value is,this is like my LP std but on steroids. Highly
desirable guitar,good appeal, good resale,my ist EVH(1998) sold the same day I listed it in the paper. I have this one spoken for also.