Evh MIJ Series EVH Wolfgang IY
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MIJ Series EVH Wolfgang IY
Product Info
Article Number:
560918
Brand:
Evh
Model:
MIJ Series EVH Wolfgang IY
Category:
Signature Guitars
Price:
$2,121.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MIJ Wolfgang IY is a serious contender for players craving that signature Eddie Van Halen vibe without the stratospheric price tag. The bolt-on neck feels incredibly responsive, and the direct-mount pickups deliver a modern, aggressive tone that cuts through the mix perfectly. It's a fantastic choice for rock, hard rock, and even heavier genres where articulation and clarity are paramount.
Product Description
- Evh MIJ Series EVH Wolfgang IY
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Basswood
- Top: Big leaf maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple with graphite reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Pearl block fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Compound fingerboard radius: 304.8 - 406.4 mm (12" - 16")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- 22 Vintage stainless steel frets
- Pickups: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang (bridge) and Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang AL 3 (neck) humbuckers
- Volume control: EVH BI Tech HPU Low Friction Pot with Treble Bleed Circuit
- Tone control: 250K EVH Bourns High Friction Pot
- 3-Way switch: EVH Reverse-Style Switching
- Kill Switch
- EVH-Branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo with EVH D-Tuna
- EVH-branded Gotoh machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Ivory
- Incl. EVH Wolfgang hardshell Case and EVH leather strap
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Big leaf maple top adds serious visual flair and resonance.
- • Graphite reinforcement in the neck combats unwanted string bending and warpage.
- • Direct-mount Wolfgang pickups deliver focused, articulate high-gain tones.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
CONS
- • Basswood body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or alder.
- • The compound radius fingerboard might not suit all playing styles immediately.
- • The Floyd Rose tremolo requires careful setup and maintenance to stay in tune.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood with Big Leaf Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple with Graphite Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
EVH Wolfgang (bridge) & EVH Wolfgang AL 3 (neck) Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Vintage Stainless Steel
Bridge
EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with D-Tuna
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The maple neck is noticeably stiffer than a typical Fender, offering less 'flex' and a more precise feel, thanks to the graphite rods.
It’s more complex than a vintage trem, requiring a bit of learning to properly set up and tune, but there are plenty of online resources available.
Direct mounting eliminates the mounting rings, allowing the pickups to vibrate more freely, resulting in a slightly more open and dynamic tone with increased clarity.
