A Wolfgang Special TOM electric guitar, tailored to Eddie Van Halen's specifications and offering seamless playability, with a fixed bridge and fine tuners, exemplifies top-tier craftsmanship.
Get Ready to Shred with the Wolfman!
It ain't even two months since the EVH Gear unleashed the Wolfgang Standard with the TOM-style bridge, gracing us with a mid-priced, insanely shreddable electric guitar with a heart that prefers a stoptail over a Floyd Rose. But don't you fret, there's more! The beast is back, and this time it's packing some upgrades - meet the Wolfgang Special TOM.
Now, let's be honest, Floyd Rivers are damn near sacred for nailing Eddie Van Halen's pyrotechnics. But boy, they can be a royal pain in the neck... or the backside, especially during those pesky mid-show retunes. That's where the Wolfgang Special TOM comes into play, offering you a slice of the pie without the hassle.
But enough talk, this monster ain't all talk - it's got some serious chops. It's cookin' up in Mexico's Ensenada factory, where Fenders' finest craftsmen whip these up (evidenced by that classic F on the back of the headstock). And guess what's gracing our axe this time? A fully compensated TOM-style bridge, crafted by Evan's own crew. Fine-tuners on the tailpiece, anyone? Ever seen 'em on a Gibson BB King Lucille or a Lee Malia LM-87 from Jackson? Well, they're here now, and we bet all you tuning purists will start a-dancing.
Don't worry, the guitar still retains its Wolfgang Special roots. Eva's baby features a neck crafted to his exacting specifications and receives a hand-rubbed satin finish. Translation? Playing the Wolfie is gonna feel like a dream, honey.
And what's a guitar without some terrific tone-makers? We've got a pair of custom-designed EVH Wolfgang Alnico IIs at both ends, mounted directly and hooked up to a high-friction 250K Bourns volume pot for those soaring Cathedral swells, and a low-friction 500K Bourns tone pot just stiff enough to keep your accidental adjustments at bay.
So, how about that custom paint job? The Wolfman Special TOM flaunts a slick metallic Oxblood finish, splashed with gold hardware, or goes for a more subtle Gloss Black and Husk White with some edgy black hardware. The Oxblood and Gloss Black models get a cream single-ply binding to help that bad boy strut along, while the Husk White is adorned with some sharp-as-hell black binding.
The guitar's got an arch-topped solid basswood body, (unlike the flat-top Standard TOM), with a bolt-on baked maple neck and matching fingerboard boasting snazzy dot inlays. Pop the top of the fingerboard, and you'll find a truss rod spoke wheel - perfect for dialing in the setup, just like on Jackson's high-performance babies.
With a classic 12" to 16" compound radius fingerboard and 22 jumbo frets, you can bet good ol' Wolfgang Special TOM will sail you through even the most nerve-wracking solos. The guitar's got a $1,299 price tag, so grab it from EVH Gear and ride the wave of shred-tastic goodness!
The Wolfgang Special TOM offers an enticing blend of music and entertainment, providing a shreddable electric guitar with a reliable TOM-style bridge, freeing you from the burden of Floyd Rivers during mid-show retunes. The guitar also features a pair of custom-designed EVH Wolfgang Alnico II pickups, ensuring a terrific tone for enchanting melodies and breathtaking solos.
