This is the new Van Halen signature guitar- it's still called a 'Wolfgang'.
The headstock is a love/hate affair. However, it's not a total departure from its Peavey predecessor- just a mere removal of that beveled section.
Look at how much shielding is on board...Significance: While Fender's custom shop currently handles the production of both his amp & guitar, there's still no 'Fender' moniker anywhere on these products. Instead, 'EVH' is now a stand-alone brand name which is an easy recognition for the man himself considering the enormity of his following.
Edward Van Halen can choose any wood in the world for his guitar body but it's basswood for him- & there are people out there who still think basswood is a pariah material to invest in.
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It's always surprising (and odd) to find one of your own pictures on another website via a Google search. (I took the photo of the Peavey Wolfgang headstock in 2007. That's my #1 2003 black cherryburst model.)
Gorgeous guitar.
Mmmm zombie thread. He chose Basswood with a maple cap for the weight savings over mahogany. There isn’t much tone diference and it’s a no brainer since he had hip replacement surgery.
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