EVH Wolfgang WG Standard QM – Guitar Encyclopedia Entry

General Information

Name: EVH Wolfgang WG Standard QM
Type: Solid-body / HH / Shredder
Year: 2024
Mods: None

Historical Context & Relevance

The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard QM is a tribute to Eddie Van Halen’s relentless drive for tone and performance. Originally developed during his collaboration with Peavey in the 1990s, the Wolfgang design was later refined under Eddie’s full creative control through his EVH brand (a partnership with Fender). The Wolfgang WG Standard offers many of the same core features as the higher-end models but in a more accessible price range.

This model features a quilted maple veneer top, custom EVH humbuckers, and the Floyd Rose Special bridge, delivering that unmistakable Van Halen punch and sustain. Designed for fast playing, comfort, and tonal power, it stands out visually and sonically in the realm of modern rock guitars. Though manufactured in Indonesia, the guitar upholds Eddie’s demand for reliability, performance, and gig-ready durability.

Story

I first came across this guitar while prepping for a local talent show. I wanted something stage-ready, bold, and capable of serious whammy action. That’s when I spotted the Chlorine Burst finish on the Wolfgang WG Standard QM—it was love at first sight.

Sure, I’m not shredding Van Halen solos, but the guitar gave me the confidence and tone I needed. The body fit perfectly, the baked maple neck was fast and slick, and when plugged into a good amp, it delivered that aggressive, full-bodied tone I was looking for. It’s the first guitar I owned that felt like a serious performance machine—built for rock but with enough versatility to dip into other genres like jazz and blues.

It has quirks, yes—the knobs feel strange, and the tuning pegs aren’t great—but as a total package, it’s more than a guitar. It’s a tribute to a legend.

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Specs

Price Range: $650 USD

Body

Body Type: Solid body
Body Material: Poplar
Top: Quilted Maple Veneer
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Color: Chlorine Burst
Shape: Wolfgang (asymmetrical design)
Contouring: Strat-style belly cut
Binding: None

Neck

Construction: Bolt-on
Material: Baked Maple
Profile: EVH Wolfgang profile
Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
Frets: 22 jumbo
Fretboard: Baked Maple
Radius: 12″–16″ Compound Radius
Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rod: Heel-mount Spoke Wheel Adjustment

Electronics

Pickup Configuration: HH
Neck Pickup: EVH Wolfgang Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: EVH Wolfgang Humbucker
Controls:
- Volume (500k EVH Bourns Pot w/ Treble Bleed)
- Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Way Toggle (Position 1: Bridge, 2: Both, 3: Neck)

Hardware

Bridge: EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Special, Top-Mount (w/ EVH D-Tuna on some models)
Tuning Machines: EVH-Branded Die-Cast
Control Knobs: Black “Strat-style” Dome Knobs (textured for grip)
Strap Buttons: Standard
Hardware Finish: Black
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042 gauge)
Case: Not included