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I had a Peavey Wolfgang and and Ernie Ball Axis and sold them regrettably. I ordered the purple sparkle special and should get it tomorrow. Can’t wait. Oh and do a lesson on “Humans Being.”
I just bought a EVH Wolfgang Special QM, Baked Maple Fingerboard, Purple Burst. I have previously owned an Axis & a Peavey Wolfgang. I'm sure someone will disagree, but for just over £1000 GBP, this guitar sounds & feels equally as good. I learnt a long time ago that made in Mexico means nothing negative these days. It's not a second class guitar compared to USA made. A renowned USA luthier actually told me that, and I can see & hear it for myself. In terms of finish, the finish on this special QM is excellent. As I say, I'm sure someone will disagree, but I can only speak as I find. Well recommended!
I bought one just like this about 18 months ago with the intention for it to be a fun backup... after about 5 months I picked up a 2010 MIJ Standard... a few month after that I sold a couple of PRS Core models and got an American Signature and an Peavey HP2. The body shape has now become my preferred shape after 40 years of playing. To be it's the perfect blend of an LP and Strat IMHO. It definitely sits different than either of the previous mentions.
My personal experience with Fender Wolfgang guitars: Purchased a "Special" (made in Mexico) and was impressed vs what I paid. Neck pocket was flat (no dodgy shims needed) and the neck/bridge was straight with the frets all solid and level. Setup well out of the box. Still own this one and like it. Went ahead and dumped $3k into an "American" Wolfgang from Wildwood (Good retailer) online. It shows up with loads of shims in the neck pocket AND under the Floyd nut. They had cut the bridge pickup too shallow, and instead of fixing that they just setup the guitar around that mess. Sent it back to Fender for "Repair" (during Covid). After a year of hearing nothing I contacted my Wildwood salesman and together we spent the next 8 months fighting back and forth with Fender. First they said they would give me another guitar, but could not promise there would be no shims! A Modern American made guitar and you can't promise no shims!?! In the end they refused to send me a properly made/setup guitar and instead only offered to refund me the retail price. Two years and nothing to show for it. If you find one in a local shop, and it's built well aka not a bunch of shims and other crap that should not be on a premium guitar, go ahead. Otherwise, I'd stay clear of Fender Corona for the most part. Overall the Mexican Fenders/Wolfgangs are a much better buy for the money. I own 4x Mexican Fender guitars and every one was made and setup with at least as much attention to detail as factory Corona, if not way more. It's the odd guitar from the Mexico factory that is bad. It's the odd guitar from Corona factory that's actually good. Costs considered it's a no brainer imo. American Fenders will let you down more often than not. Custom shop aside that is. If you're willing to pay $6-$10k for a guitar, then they can manage to make one without shims being needed... My 2c
I agree with you 100%. There was a time when "made in America" meant something, but these days Fenders and Gibsons made in USA don´t mean crap to me and specially at the ridiculous high prices they are selling their guitars. Made in Mexico and Indonesian guitars are being made with some amazing details. I am not a millionaire but a working man which wants to buy good quality at a fair price. I bought my EVH-Special Black Stealth for 800 euros (dollars) and its Made in Mexico. Perfect playing guitar , well built, and I enjoy it so much I will buy another EVH next. This time I might try a Standard version for the reasonable price of 450-500 euros just because it comes with a different unique paint job.
Yeah, you're NOT a guitar manufacturer. Remind yourself. The public IS sick of hearing the public talk absolute crap. Why do we want to hear 1 more s head from the public again???
Congrats dude. I have the Special in black stealth (MiM) and it is an amazing guitar. Very versatile for all types of music , not just "metal shredding" ! Either the Special or the Standards are top quality guitars for the prices. I would NOT trade it for any Gibson or Fender, not even Premium PRS or Ibanez.
Wolfgang Specials are made in Mexico my friend :) the cheaper ones are made in Indonesia. And I tried both at store a couple of years ago, both are good guitars for their price. The special has better quality parts, that is for sure, but the pickups sounded the same. And I always thinked the Wolfgang guitars have one of the mos awful looks but after playing them I decided to buy one, so comfortable and using the blocked FR instead of the floating was something I appreciate more lately. I not a fan of the pickups to be honest but it is a quite usable tone, I am planning on changing pickups.
I remember back when Carnal came out I read in a guitar magazine where EVH said ‘Judgement Day’ was the first track they recorded and he actually used the 5150 Kramer on that song. Anyone else remember that?
Awesome guitar Tom, really gorgeous. I myself had an EBMM Axis back in the day, a '96 in purple, sadly I sold it a few years ago and I always regret it, enjoy the Wolfgang :)
Have the US Signature, Mex Special & Standard Wolfgangs. US model definitely a step up…others good too. Tried the MIJ signature in a local shop, but didn’t feel as nice as US I had. Wish I could play like you. Love the look on your Wolfgang. It does remind me of the 90s Axis w/o the $$$. If you want something a little bit different try the EVH-SA126, I’ve really enjoyed mine.
I have that exact guitar . Freaking love it! I also have 2 evh, bumble bee and Frankie. I love them all, wolfgang is easier to play though. Fretboard length or radius is a smidgen smaller and has different feel with the modified-C.
Like you in the beginning I was not found of the body style. It grew on me. And 2 weeks ago had sale on the standard, stealth black..picked it up figured I can resell for what I paid easily if I didn’t like it. I was surprised how much I like it. Might upgrade the Floyd,not sure yet. Or get special. I ve been converted, won’t be my main, but love the pickups and overall feel of the necks.
As someone who grew up in the 80's I had to have the musicman in amber as i wanted it when it was launched but couldn't afford it then. I also have a USA peavey, an Indonesia EVH Standard and a USA signature EVH wolfgang. All fantastic, the EVH standard is a very good guitar, nice contours, light and nice to play. The musicman is the holy grail but I enjoy the Peavey standard as much to play. Its solid and better built. For me, the USA EVH signature cost a ton of money and isn't any better really than the Mexican specials I've owned (3 in total). Just my take on it.
This guy RULES!!!! Great attitude, Great personality AND THE BEST FREAKING GUITAR TEACHER EVER!!! INSANE SKILLZ!!! LOVE the new axe bro, the color is PERFECT!!!! I love the color and style, it's perfect!! "Mrs. Shreds" LOL - hahaha Awesome!! Congrats on your New Axe Tom, it looks at sounds great!!
I have a 80 strat that I made a Frankenstein . Did like Eddie in a way, I also have a Player series strat. I swapped out the trem for a OEM Floyd it's much better.
I was lucky enough to pickup a brand new Musicman Axis for €1900 on sale a couple of years ago. The build quality is noticeable higher than the Peaveys or the EVH, but they are insanely expensive these days
Yeah, the Wolfgang shape is a little jarring to the eye. But it's so damn ergonomic to hold and play! plus it's not a million miles away from most standard body shapes
Beautiful guitar! You have such a nice collection going already. So here's my two questions. How many guitars do you own? And second, how do you convince the Mrs. to get more guitars?
Happy new axe day man! Killer guitar. Definitely check out the USA models, they are beyond good! I myself have a USA stealth that will probably never leave my collection 😂
How do u find the neck on the Wolfgang I have a evh frankie and heard the Wolfgang neck is not as wide as the Frankie and a bit in the slim side I’m not near a store to try one is the neck similar to the Frankie feedback would be great
did you have any trouble with the pickup selector switch? mine was garbage and ended up being replaced with a switchcraft one and now the guitar is perfect! (i have the same colour as yours too btw, love it!)
A new Wolfgang standard Tahiti nights. The Indonesian quality control sucks! I had to do a ton of stuff to get it the way I want it. I’m still not there. I’ve set up a bunch that had the same issues.
I want an Axis like Eddie's, and I've had the same dilemma as you, except I cannot accept the pointy headstock of the Wolfgang. Has to be the MusicMan for me, but at that price... It'll be a marriage gift or something. Or 50th birthday or something
So this or the EVH striped 5150? Not letting the fact that the 5150 was a gift from your wife pick one. Not for versatility, but for VH sound, joy, and feel.
Yeah i still don't care for the body shape but have heard so much nice tunes played on them i just over look the body style LOL I guess the bottom line is the sound !!!
A great guitar, with a lot of rock and crazy sounds and not only. It, for me, the best guitar for the natural harmonics. It's very good the EVH for his style and sounds. Bye from Italy🇮🇹
As someone who’s played Wolfgang’s for many years and just recently got an axis. I can say the Axis is better for certain things… pickups are not as hot and only having one volume pot makes it feel more EVH authentic. Not the biggest fan of the where the pickup switch is. But I think it’s worth every penny I play my axis more than my Wolfgang’s now. For what it’s worth anyone who is capable of getting an axis I would reccomend it
Any player who says a guitar's looks don't matter is fooling themselves. Jeremy Clarkson famously said about cars that cost, features, horsepower, performance, etc. all of it boils down to one thing above all else: how the car makes you feel when you drive it. If a guitar's looks can change the way you feel when playing it, then its looks matter. You can't understate the effect of inspiration.
I have always loved this shape, so much that I’ve built my own in 1995. I recently bought an axis music man on Reverb (blue one) and it’s a beautiful guitar!
I have all 3. Two EBMM EVH’s one in quilted purple that has faded so much it looks like quilted gray pinkish and a tobacco burst. Two Peavey’s very early models Black& Gold Top One fender EVH Wolfgang USA stealth grey. If I could only have one, I like the peavey the most and it’s 100% personal preference . Just feels better in my hands. All are great guitars though
I felt the same way about the Wolfgang for a long time. I thought it was just plain ugly….until I came across a striped Wolfgang. I fell in love with it. I’m now a big fan.
