EVH Wolfgang Special Striped Series Electric Guitar - Aged Red/Black/White

The EVH Wolfgang Special Striped Series electric guitar captures the unmistakable attitude and performance-driven design philosophy that made Eddie Van Halen one of the most influential guitarists of all time. Featuring a heavily distressed red, black and white striped finish inspired by EVH’s hand-painted Frankie guitar, this limited-edition powerhouse combines a lightweight basswood body, graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck and direct-mounted EVH Wolfgang humbuckers in a platform built for speed, sustain and uncompromising performance. An EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo with a D-Tuna system provides expressive pitch control and instant Drop D functionality, while the compound-radius ebony fingerboard and jumbo frets deliver effortless playability across the entire neck. Built for players who demand exceptional responsiveness and stage-ready reliability, the Wolfgang Special Striped is every bit as bold as its appearance suggests.

Solid Basswood Body With Road-Worn EVH Style

This limited-edition Wolfgang Special starts with an arched-top basswood body dressed in a heavily distressed red, black and white striped finish that immediately recalls EVH's iconic striped guitar aesthetic. Worn edges, chipped paint and distressed chrome hardware recreate the battle-scarred appearance that became synonymous with Eddie Van Halen's most recognizable instruments. Beneath the striking finish, the lightweight basswood body delivers focused mids, tight low-end response and excellent balance, providing a resonant foundation that remains articulate under high gain while supporting the guitar's fast, responsive feel.

Graphite-Reinforced Quartersawn Maple Neck Built for Speed

A graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck provides exceptional stability while maintaining the fast, responsive feel that defines the Wolfgang platform. Carved to EVH’s preferred Wolfgang backshape and finished in hand-rubbed satin urethane, the neck feels smooth and comfortable during aggressive rhythm work and fast lead playing alike. The ebony fingerboard features a 12"–16" compound radius and 22 jumbo frets, allowing comfortable chord work near the nut while facilitating wide bends and fluid lead techniques higher up the neck. A heel-mounted truss rod adjustment wheel makes quick setup changes easy without removing the neck or pickguard.

Direct-Mounted EVH Wolfgang Pickups for Sharp Attack and Enhanced Sustain

Custom-designed EVH Wolfgang humbuckers are mounted directly to the body for enhanced responsiveness, sustain and note definition. This direct-mount design helps transfer string energy more efficiently, giving chords added punch and allowing lead notes to ring with impressive clarity and sustain. The bridge and neck pickups deliver a powerful blend of girth, sparkle and articulation that remains equally effective for heavy rhythm tones, expressive lead work and dynamic clean sounds. A three-way selector switch provides straightforward pickup access, while EVH's signature low-friction volume control enables fast violin-style swells and expressive dynamics. The high-friction tone control resists accidental movement during aggressive playing, helping preserve carefully dialed-in tones on stage.

EVH Floyd Rose Tremolo With Instant Drop-D Access

Every element of the Wolfgang Special Striped is designed to support confident high-performance playing, and nowhere is that more apparent than its hardware package. The EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo and locking nut maintain exceptional tuning stability through aggressive dive bombs, pull-ups and vibrato techniques. EVH-branded Gotoh tuners provide dependable reliability, while the D-Tuna system allows players to switch between standard tuning and Drop D at the flick of a finger. Distressed chrome hardware completes the guitar’s road-worn aesthetic while reinforcing its unmistakable EVH character.

A Limited-Edition Wolfgang Special Built to Perform

Built around the same performance-first philosophy that guided Eddie Van Halen's own instruments, the EVH Wolfgang Special Striped Series electric guitar is engineered for players who demand speed, precision and reliability without compromise. The graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck, direct-mounted Wolfgang humbuckers, Floyd Rose locking tremolo and EVH D-Tuna system work together to create an instrument that responds confidently to everything from aggressive rhythm work to fluid lead playing and dramatic tremolo techniques. Wrapped in a road-worn striped finish and built for the demands of the stage, the EVH Wolfgang Special Striped Series electric guitar delivers the fast feel, powerful tone and uncompromising performance that define the Wolfgang platform.