This EVH Wolfgang Special in Polar White with Maple Fingerboard is a high-performance electric built around Eddie Van Halen's exacting approach to feel, tuning stability and straightforward tonal control.

Its specification combines a basswood arched-top body, graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck and compound-radius maple fingerboard with a pair of direct-mounted EVH Wolfgang humbuckers.

An EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo and EVH D-Tuna provide the hardware needed for expressive tremolo techniques and rapid switching between standard and Drop D tuning, while EVH Bourns volume and tone controls provide carefully selected resistance for fast volume adjustments and deliberate tone changes.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, weighs 7.62 lbs, and is sold without a case or gigbag.

At A Glance

Detail	Specification
Brand	EVH
Model	Wolfgang Special
Finish	Polar White
Body	Basswood
Neck	Quartersawn Maple
Neck Reinforcement	Graphite
Fingerboard	Maple
Radius	12"–16" Compound
Scale Length	25.5"
Frets	22 Jumbo
Pickups	2 x Direct-Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbuckers
Controls	Volume & Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	EVH Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo
D-Tuna	Yes
Weight	7.62 lbs
Condition	Very Good
Included	Guitar Only – No Case

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This EVH Wolfgang Special is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with careful ownership while remaining fully functional.

The high-gloss Polar White finish may show light handling marks or minor signs of use when viewed closely under strong lighting.

What's Included?

✔ EVH Wolfgang Special Polar White

✘ No Case Included
✘ No Gigbag Included

No additional accessories are included unless pictured or stated.

Condition Notes

• Very Good overall condition
• Polar White gloss finish
• Maple fingerboard
• Twin direct-mounted EVH Wolfgang humbuckers
• EVH Floyd Rose locking tremolo
• EVH D-Tuna
• 7.62 lbs actual measured weight
• No case or gigbag included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned EVH has been checked for general operation and playability.

Assessment includes:

• Neck pickup operation
• Bridge pickup operation
• 3-way selector
• Volume control
• Tone control
• Output jack
• Neck condition
• Maple fingerboard
• Frets
• Locking nut
• EVH Floyd Rose tremolo
• EVH D-Tuna
• Tuning machines
• General hardware
• Structural condition
• Overall setup
• General playability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Tremolo setup
• D-Tuna operation
• Hardware
• General playing feel

Significant changes to string gauge or tuning may require corresponding adjustment to the Floyd Rose and D-Tuna.

What Makes The EVH Wolfgang Special Special?

The Wolfgang Special takes the core features associated with Eddie Van Halen's signature design and packages them into a professional, performance-focused instrument.

Its compound-radius neck, direct-mounted humbuckers, carefully specified control pots, locking tremolo and D-Tuna all serve practical purposes rather than simply adding features for their own sake.

The result is a guitar particularly suited to fast playing, expressive vibrato and high-gain amplification while retaining enough versatility for clean and lower-gain work.

Basswood Body

The arched-top body is constructed from basswood.

Basswood is widely used on high-performance guitars because of its:

• Balanced midrange
• Controlled low end
• Smooth upper frequencies
• Relatively manageable weight

It provides an effective tonal foundation for the powerful Wolfgang humbuckers.

Polar White Finish

The Polar White gloss finish gives the Wolfgang a clean, understated appearance compared with EVH's striped instruments.

Combined with:

• Maple fingerboard
• Black hardware
• Black pickups
• Black binding

it creates a strong visual contrast while retaining the distinctive Wolfgang silhouette.

Quartersawn Maple Neck

The bolt-on neck is constructed from quartersawn maple.

Graphite reinforcement rods provide additional rigidity and stability.

This construction suits a high-performance guitar particularly well because the neck is designed to remain dependable through:

• Tremolo use
• Touring
• Environmental changes
• Frequent setup adjustments

Wolfgang Backshape

The neck uses EVH's characteristic Wolfgang backshape.

Approximate factory dimensions for this generation are:

• 0.805" at the 3rd fret
• 0.890" at the 12th fret

The profile combines a fast feel with enough depth to avoid becoming excessively thin.

Hand-Rubbed Neck Finish

The back of the neck uses a hand-rubbed satin urethane finish.

This provides a smoother feel than a heavily glossed neck and helps reduce drag during rapid position changes.

Maple Fingerboard

This version uses a maple fingerboard with black dot position markers.

It provides:

• Bright visual contrast
• Immediate attack
• Smooth playing feel
• Familiar EVH styling

12"–16" Compound Radius

The fingerboard gradually becomes flatter towards the upper frets.

This provides:

• Comfortable chord work lower down the neck
• Easier bending higher up
• Fast lead playing
• Lower-action potential
• Reduced risk of bends choking out

22 Jumbo Frets

The Wolfgang Special uses 22 jumbo frets.

Their larger size works particularly well for:

• Wide bends
• Vibrato
• Legato
• Fast lead playing
• Hard-rock rhythm work

25.5" Scale Length

The guitar uses a 25.5" scale length.

This provides:

• Firm string response
• Defined attack
• Strong note separation
• Familiar tension for super-Strat players

Twin EVH Wolfgang Humbuckers

The guitar is equipped with a pair of direct-mounted EVH Wolfgang humbuckers.

They are designed to provide:

• Strong output
• Harmonic richness
• Clear note separation
• Powerful rhythm tones
• Singing lead sustain
• Good response under high gain

Direct-Mount Pickup Construction

Both pickups are mounted directly into the body.

This keeps the design clean and reflects Eddie Van Halen's preference for straightforward, performance-led construction.

Neck Pickup

The neck Wolfgang humbucker works particularly well for:

• Smooth leads
• Warm clean tones
• Legato
• Sustained melodic playing
• Blues-rock

Bridge Pickup

The bridge Wolfgang humbucker provides:

• Tight rhythm attack
• Strong harmonics
• High-gain clarity
• Hard-rock crunch
• Focused lead tones

Three-Way Pickup Selector

The guitar uses a simple 3-way toggle:

1. Bridge Pickup
2. Bridge + Neck Pickups
3. Neck Pickup

This provides a familiar and practical range of sounds without unnecessary switching.

EVH Bourns Volume Control

The master volume uses a 500K EVH Bourns low-friction potentiometer.

Its unusually light turning resistance makes fast volume swells easier.

A treble-bleed circuit helps retain clarity as the volume is reduced.

EVH Bourns Tone Control

The tone control uses a 250K EVH Bourns high-friction potentiometer.

The additional resistance makes it less likely to be moved accidentally during aggressive playing.

EVH Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo

The guitar uses an EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo with Floyd Rose locking nut.

It is designed for:

• Dive bombs
• Harmonic effects
• Wide vibrato
• Aggressive pitch changes
• Stable tuning

Brass Tremolo Block

The tremolo uses a brass block as part of its factory specification.

This adds mass to the bridge assembly and forms part of the characteristic EVH hardware package.

EVH D-Tuna

The EVH D-Tuna allows the low E string to switch quickly between:

E Standard ↔ Drop D

This makes the guitar especially practical for live players who need to change tuning between songs without swapping instruments.

EVH-Branded Gotoh Tuners

The headstock uses EVH-branded Gotoh tuning machines.

Combined with the Floyd Rose locking nut, these provide accurate tuning adjustment during setup and string changes.

Heel-Mounted Truss Rod Wheel

Neck relief can be adjusted using a convenient heel-mounted spoke wheel.

This makes routine adjustment considerably easier than many traditional truss rod arrangements.

Weight

7.62 lbs

This is the actual measured weight of this individual guitar rather than a generic manufacturer estimate.

At 7.62 lbs, it remains comfortably manageable for longer rehearsals and live sets.

Wolfgang Special vs Striped Series

The Wolfgang Special is a more versatile dual-pickup design than many EVH Striped Series guitars.

Where models such as the 5150 concentrate on a single bridge humbucker and one control, the Wolfgang adds:

• Neck humbucker
• 3-way switching
• Dedicated tone control
• Arched-top Wolfgang body

It retains the Floyd Rose and D-Tuna functionality while offering a wider usable tonal range.

Who Is It For?

Hard-rock players – Wolfgang pickups and Floyd Rose hardware provide a strong high-gain platform.

Lead guitarists – Compound radius and jumbo frets suit fast, expressive playing.

EVH fans – A serious signature design incorporating many of Eddie's practical preferences.

Drop-D players – The D-Tuna makes rapid tuning changes easy.

Working guitarists – Two pickups and simple controls provide enough versatility for varied live sets.

Players who prefer maple fingerboards – This Polar White example pairs the maple board with a particularly clean visual treatment.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Hard rock
• Classic rock
• Heavy rock
• Glam metal
• Metal
• Shred
• Instrumental rock
• Alternative rock
• Blues rock
• High-gain rhythm
• Technical lead guitar
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Drop-D playing

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	EVH
Model	Wolfgang Special
Model Number	5107701510
Finish	Polar White
Body Shape	Wolfgang
Body Material	Basswood
Body Finish	Gloss Urethane
Neck Material	Quartersawn Maple
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Reinforcement	Graphite
Neck Profile	Wolfgang Backshape
Neck Finish	Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane
Fingerboard	Maple
Fingerboard Radius	12"–16" Compound
Scale Length	25.5"
Frets	22
Fret Size	Jumbo
Inlays	Black Dot
Nut	Floyd Rose R2 Locking
Nut Width	1.625" / 41.3mm
Pickup Configuration	HH
Neck Pickup	Direct-Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucker
Bridge Pickup	Direct-Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucker
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Volume, Tone
Volume Pot	500K EVH Bourns Low Friction
Tone Pot	250K EVH Bourns High Friction
Treble Bleed	Yes
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo
Tremolo Block	Brass
D-Tuna	EVH D-Tuna
Tuners	EVH-Branded Gotoh
Hardware Finish	Black
Weight	7.62 lbs
Included	No Case or Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good

D-Tuna & Tremolo Setup Note

The Floyd Rose and D-Tuna operate as part of the guitar's overall setup.

Substantial changes to:

• String gauge
• Tuning
• Action
• Tremolo adjustment

may require the system to be reset for optimum operation.

This is normal for this type of locking tremolo guitar.

Case Note

No case or gigbag is included.

Suitable protection is recommended if the guitar will be transported regularly.

Power Requirements

None.

The EVH Wolfgang humbuckers and controls are passive.

No battery or external power supply is required.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

The EVH Wolfgang Special in Polar White with Maple Fingerboard is a highly refined performance guitar that combines straightforward controls with some genuinely useful hardware.

The graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck, compound-radius fingerboard and jumbo frets provide a fast, controlled playing platform, while the twin Wolfgang humbuckers offer considerably more versatility than EVH's single-pickup Striped Series designs.

The Floyd Rose and D-Tuna make it particularly attractive for players who use expressive tremolo techniques or move regularly between standard and Drop D tuning.

At 7.62 lbs, this example is comfortably weighted for regular stage and studio use.

Presented in Very Good Condition and sold without a case or gigbag, it is a strong pre-owned option for EVH enthusiasts and players looking for a serious modern rock guitar.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed so its actual condition, measured weight and included accessories are represented clearly.

On this EVH, the Very Good condition grade, 7.62 lbs measured weight and absence of a case or gigbag are all clearly stated.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this EVH Wolfgang Special in?

It is presented in Very Good Condition, showing some cosmetic evidence of careful previous use while remaining fully functional.

What finish does it have?

It is finished in Polar White.

What is the body made from?

It uses a basswood body.

What is the neck made from?

It has a quartersawn maple neck with graphite reinforcement.

What fingerboard does it have?

This version has a maple fingerboard.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It uses a 12"–16" compound radius.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 jumbo frets.

What is the scale length?

It uses a 25.5" scale length.

What pickups are fitted?

It uses two direct-mounted EVH Wolfgang humbuckers.

Are the pickups active?

No. They are passive.

What controls does it have?

It uses a master volume, master tone and 3-way pickup selector.

What is unusual about the volume control?

It uses a low-friction EVH Bourns potentiometer designed for easy, rapid adjustment and volume swells.

Does it have a Floyd Rose?

Yes. It has an EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo.

What is the D-Tuna?

The EVH D-Tuna lets you switch the lowest string quickly between standard E and Drop D.

Does it have locking tuners?

It uses EVH-branded Gotoh tuners together with a Floyd Rose locking nut.

How much does it weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 7.62 lbs.

Does it require a battery?

No.

Does it come with a case?

No. No case or gigbag is included.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the Polar White finish and individual condition or hear the Wolfgang humbuckers and D-Tuna in use before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.