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The EVH Star T.O.M. is a faithful homage to one of the guitars that helped Eddie Van Halen forge his groundbreaking “brown sound.” Inspired by Eddie’s extensive custom modifications that spawned the infamous “Shark,” this limited-edition model captures legendary vibe while incorporating modern enhancements for uncompromising performance. Whether you’re a die-hard Van Halen fan or just crave searing hot-rodded tone, the EVH Star T.O.M. has you covered.

EVH Star T.O.M. Basswood Body

Classic Vibe With a Basswood Body and Wolfgang Humbucker

The centerpiece of the EVH Star T.O.M. is a basswood body designed to provide rich, resonant tone with plenty of punch. A single EVH Wolfgang bridge humbucker serves up the unmistakable crunch that defined so many timeless Van Halen riffs and virtuosic solos. Dig in hard and you’ll unleash soaring sustain with complex overtones that seem to bloom forever, while harmonics effortlessly leap from the instrument—just the way Eddie made them. The pickup’s beefy midrange helps cut through even the densest mixes with ease, so the EVH Star is always in the spotlight.

EVH Star T.O.M. Killswitch

Ignite Your Creativity With the Momentary Killswitch

The limited-run EVH Star T.O.M. features a momentary killswitch that allows you to fire off stutter effects and create unique rhythmic textures, offering players an intuitive means of coaxing fresh ideas and improvisational gold from the guitar. Repeatedly tap the button to chop your notes at will, or hold it down to completely mute your signal for sustained accents. It’s an incredibly expressive tool that unlocks new creative possibilities. You can mimic Van Halen’s iconic sonic fireworks or forge your own path entirely.

EVH Star T.O.M. Quartersawn Maple Neck

Effortlessly Burn Through Scorching Riffs and Licks

Thanks to its 1-piece maple neck and ebony compound-radius fingerboard, the EVH Star T.O.M. was designed from the ground up for blazing-fast playability. A hand-rubbed satin finish and smooth ebony fingerboard let your fretting hand fly up and down the neck at breakneck speed. Meanwhile, the 12"–16" compound radius provides a rounded profile in the lower registers to more easily grab chords, flattening out as you move up the neck for better bending and easy single-note runs. Comfortably play your way, pioneering your personal sound on the EVH Star.

EVH Star T.O.M. Locking Tuners

Built for Massive Sustain and Tuning Stability

Anchoring the limited-edition EVH Star T.O.M. is a rock-solid tune-o-matic bridge, maximizing every ounce of string vibration for seemingly limitless sustain. EVH-branded Gotoh tuners keep you locked in tune for virtually anything you throw at it, and a precisely slotted Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut ensures proper string seating and movement. From the opening lick to the final encore, the EVH Star T.O.M. offers consistent fixed-bridge stability.

Tap into the magic that made Eddie Van Halen an icon with the limited-edition EVH Star T.O.M. electric. From its thunderous tone to its effortless playability, this guitar was designed to inspire your most electrifying performances. Visit your local Guitar Center today and put the EVH Star T.O.M. in your hands.

Features

  • Silverburst basswood body with gloss urethane finish
  • One-piece quartersawn maple neck, hand-rubbed satin urethane finish
  • EVH Wolfgang humbucking bridge pickup, volume control with treble-bleed
  • Black hardware, Tune-O-Matic bridge, included EVH Star/Shark economy gig bag

Specs

Series
  • Model: Star
Body
  • Shape: Star
  • Color: Silverburst
  • Wood: Basswood
  • Finish: Gloss urethane
Neck
  • Material: 1-piece quartersawn maple
  • Construction: 4-bolt
  • Finish: Hand-rubbed satin urethane
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Frets: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Cream dot
  • Side dots: Cream
  • Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
Hardware
  • Truss rod: Dual-action with wheel
  • Tuning machines: EVH-branded Gotoh
  • Scale length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • Hardware finish: Black
Electronics
  • Configuration: H
  • Bridge pickup: EVH Wolfgang humbucking
  • Controls: Volume (500K EVH Bourns Low Friction Pot) with treble-bleed circuit
  • Control knobs: Black Stratocaster-style skirt (labeled "Tone")
  • Switching: None
Other
  • Strings:6
  • Case/gig bag: Included EVH Star/Shark Economy Gig Bag

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  • Simply AMAZING. Limited edition does not hurt either.

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    byNatalia

    fromPrescott, AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great sound, for purpose. Very well made in Fender factory in Mexico. Light weigh. With amazing Wolfgang bridge humbucker.

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