Who's sportin' an EVH Wolfgang Special? Vs. So-Cal?

[napalmdeath]

I've never played an EVH - But owned a So-Cal, and San Dimas. The So-Cal, I returned. It was pre-2016, (2015 MIM) take the neck off to adjust the truss-rod, (which I really didn't realize!), was a deal-breaker, the 3-way switch felt cheap, but I know that's all changed. I had a 2016 San Dimas Hardtail, and absolutely loved it.

How's the EVH Specials compare?? I'm looking at possibly a Stealth, or the new 2018 with ebony board, (candy apple red or ivory).

My only reservations on the EVH's are the pickups. I dig the So-Cal's Duncan Distortions! Or, I may look at the San Dimas again.

 

[paulyc]

Taking the neck off is a deal breaker ? All Charvel Strat heads from back in the day are that way... I agree it’s a PITA, but that’s how it always was. Only the pointys had it on the headstock, now the MIM Strat heads have the wheel adjust.

 

[napalmdeath]

Taking the neck off is a deal breaker ? All Charvel Strat heads from back in the day are that way... I agree it’s a PITA, but that’s how it always was. Only the pointys had it on the headstock, now the MIM Strat heads have the wheel adjust.

Yeah, I hated it. Especially when I first got it, and dialing it in meant taking it off/back on multiple times to get it right. I'm aware they added the thumb wheel, hence the fact I bought another in 2016.

I never owned any Charvels back in the day, other than a couple with the pointy headstock. I believe the last one I had actually came with Jackson active pickups. It was a damn nice guitar! That would have been around '89/'90. 750XL, I believe it was. Magenta, (I remember the color). I had another that was flamed maple/sunburst that someone put EMG's in. Also nice! That was later, about 1995.

 

[napalmdeath]

Bump for Wolfgang gas!

 

[MYLILSS]

the pickups sound good, but aren't my thing. they have this hot rodded PAF type tone to me. all of my EVH brand guitars have Duncan distortion/'59 combos as a result. the good thing about the evh pickups is that you can usually sell them for decent money and recoup most of the expenses of a pickup swap

 

[MrDowntown]

someone remind me of the body of the Peavey WG Specials...weren't they basswood??

there's a purple one (local) up for sale... $500...looks to be in good condition. i was just looking at it last night when this thread was bumped...

 

[Rick Lee]

I fixed those issues by replacing the pups with Wolfetones (which he made specially for me to fit the pup cavities in a Wolf), relocated the toggle switch to the useless tone knob hole, installed an EBMM toggle with no bouncy spring and then a kill switch where the stock toggle switch had been. Works like a charm.

 

[napalmdeath]

I have this one in my AMS cart, so close to heading to checkout!

 

[crankyrayhanky]

I can’t compare, but I can say my Stealth Special is a great axe. The pickups are amazing- previously I was ditching all my pickups for BKs. EVH pu are versatile & inspiring. It’s my #1 for live & frequently used in recording

Do it

 

[MrDowntown]

I have this one in my AMS cart, so close to heading to checkout!

GD that's smokin hot !

 

[napalmdeath]

I can’t compare, but I can say my Stealth Special is a great axe. The pickups are amazing- previously I was ditching all my pickups for BKs. EVH pu are versatile & inspiring. It’s my #1 for live & frequently used in recording

Do it

I DID! That red, and ebony board sold me!
(And gave me a chubby).

 

[crankyrayhanky]

Nice!

 

[MYLILSS]

you did well ! that particular wolfie is in my radar as well. curious to hear your thoughts on it after you get it.

 

[MYLILSS]

someone remind me of the body of the Peavey WG Specials...weren't they basswood??

there's a purple one (local) up for sale... $500...looks to be in good condition. i was just looking at it last night when this thread was bumped...

The bodies are basswood, and purple like this ? 500 is a good price, or used to be anyways. I had my purple one for sale for 575 shipped and it didn’t even generate interest

 

[MrDowntown]

someone remind me of the body of the Peavey WG Specials...weren't they basswood??

there's a purple one (local) up for sale... $500...looks to be in good condition. i was just looking at it last night when this thread was bumped...

The bodies are basswood, and purple like this ? 500 is a good price, or used to be anyways. I had my purple one for sale for 575 shipped and it didn’t even generate interest

yes purple like that...see this thread viewtopic.php?f=3&t=199466

the second (tone ) knob is throwing me...is it the Merican or Korean made, that i'm looking at. Either way...500, comes with a EVH hardcase

 

[MYLILSS]

someone remind me of the body of the Peavey WG Specials...weren't they basswood??

there's a purple one (local) up for sale... $500...looks to be in good condition. i was just looking at it last night when this thread was bumped...

The bodies are basswood, and purple like this ? 500 is a good price, or used to be anyways. I had my purple one for sale for 575 shipped and it didn’t even generate interest

yes purple like that...see this thread viewtopic.php?f=3&t=199466

the second (tone ) knob is throwing me...is it the Merican or Korean made, that i'm looking at. Either way...500, comes with a EVH hardcase

500 is great, and if it is 500 shipped that's a damn steal. the wolfie in the picture is American made, it just looks like someone added the tone knob to it.

the Korean models all had a transparent finish with a quilt top veneer, and a shitty Floyd rose knock off. well, I guess they weren't shitty, just not anywhere near as good as the ones on the American models

 

[MrDowntown]

I can’t compare, but I can say my Stealth Special is a great axe. The pickups are amazing- previously I was ditching all my pickups for BKs. EVH pu are versatile & inspiring. It’s my #1 for live & frequently used in recording

Do it

I DID! That red, and ebony board sold me!
(And gave me a chubby).

Curious to see real photos when you get her and your thoughts.