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EVH SA-126 Woflgang Van Halen Prototype

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The EVH SA-126 Wolfgang Van Halen Prototype is a standout in the world of semi-hollowbody electric guitars, crafted with the discerning musician in mind. Designed in collaboration with Wolfgang Van Halen, this guitar brings a unique blend of classic style and modern innovation to the stage. It features a semi-hollow design that offers a rich, resonant tone, perfect for a variety of musical genres.

The custom EVH pickups deliver a powerful sound with exceptional clarity, ensuring every note you play is heard with precision. The guitar’s construction includes a maple top and mahogany body, providing a balanced tonal foundation. Its neck is constructed from quarter-sawn maple, offering durability and a smooth playing experience. The ebony fingerboard adds a touch of elegance and enhances playability with its slick surface.

Additionally, the EVH SA-126 comes equipped with a unique control layout that provides quick access to volume and tone adjustments, allowing for seamless transitions during performances. The guitar's bridge and tailpiece are designed for stability and sustain, giving you confidence in your instrument's ability to hold up under pressure.

Whether you're jamming in a band or recording in a studio, the EVH SA-126 Wolfgang Van Halen Prototype is a versatile choice that supports your musical journey with style and precision.

Key Features:

Semi-hollowbody design for rich, resonant tones
Custom EVH pickups for powerful sound
Maple top and mahogany body for balanced tone
Quarter-sawn maple neck for durability
Ebony fingerboard for enhanced playability
Unique control layout for easy adjustments
Stable bridge and tailpiece for reliable performance

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Witness the Journey of the All-New SA-126 | EVH Gear

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Wolf Van Halen & EVH Master Builder Chip Ellis Talk Designing SA-126 Semi-Hollow Signature Guitar

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The SA-126 offers more versatility than typical EVH models; capable of mellow tones and high gain, but not specifically designed for jazz.
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Hardtail bridge with fine tuners is noted for improving tuning stability compared to a Floyd Rose setup.
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Neck design is not optimized for speed like the original Peavey Wolfgang, providing a different playing experience.
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Owners have noticed the finish feels thinner compared to USA models, possibly due to its prototype status.
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Factory tremolo on the SA-126 receives mixed reviews compared to the resonance and neck feel of EVH's Franky recreation.
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The Peavey Wolfgang from 1996 was notable for its unique quilted top, distinct from later models with similar specs.
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The prototype has a 24.75" scale, aligning more with a Les Paul than the typical 25.5" scale of other EVH models.
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The headstock features a tilt similar to a Les Paul, offering better tuning stability due to a straight string path from the nut to the tuners.
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Material costs kept the prototype price around $3,000, despite being an import, due to high-quality USA hardware.
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Despite being a prototype, the guitar's tonal quality is comparable to USA models, making it suitable for serious playing and not just a collector's item.
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Wolfgang Van Halen

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Prototype made in 2021, the name commemorates the birthday of Wolfgang's father, Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen also used the guitar for "Hot for Teacher" on Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert. Van Halen also used the guitar with Mammoth WVH live. In January 2023, Matt Bruck (Eddie Van Halen's guitar tech) talked about the model in the Guitar World Interview. The guitar is based on the EVH Wolfgang relic Eddie Van Halen played at the 2015 North American Tour. The guitar was built with the help of Chip Ellis, Charvel and EVH master builder. The guitar has a boosted output and PAF humbuckers resembling those of Gibson ES-335. Neck profile was based on 1978/1979 EVH models.

The immediate things you’re going to see are the 78 Striped Series Relic and the MIJ (Made in Japan) Fujigen EVH Signature models. There’s a lot in the queue. The SA126 is still a work in progress. Wolf is like his father in that he liked something that was classic but wanted a higher level of performance from it. Wolf used a 335 until we were able to put the SA126 together. The concept was to create a hybrid guitar that had a classic foundation fused with high performance features that players today are used to from EVH. Any time you take something from one guitar and fuse it with something from another guitar, you get something new. Credit to Wolf, I was there for his performance at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute concert in London, and I never heard a semi-hollow guitar sound like that before in my life. That was our entire idea and goal.