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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: JimmyMoorby on February 07, 2013, 01:18:08 AM

Title: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: JimmyMoorby on February 07, 2013, 01:18:08 AM

http://www.andertons.co.uk/solid-body-electric-guitars/pid27476/cid671/evh-tribute-striped-guitar-with-in-black-38-white-w-floyd-rose.asp (http://www.andertons.co.uk/solid-body-electric-guitars/pid27476/cid671/evh-tribute-striped-guitar-with-in-black-38-white-w-floyd-rose.asp)

Of course all super strats are all down to Eddie Van Halen but I cant believe there hasnt been a production of EVH super strats since I can remember.  Any one have any experience of playing these that Andertons are selling?  Think im going to have to get one!

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Hammerheart on February 07, 2013, 01:30:22 AM

They will not be available for a few weeks. It's a brand new model. I will be trying them out as soon as they arrive. I'm hoping they will be a great guitar for the price. A bit fanboyish but feck it, I've been a huge fan since the 80s and I always loved his paint jobs.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Philly Q on February 07, 2013, 02:09:44 AM

I don't much care for superstrats and I really dislike Floyds..... however, the black and white one does look very cool.  In the (very unlikely) event that it has a big chunky neck, I might be tempted at that price.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on February 07, 2013, 02:11:28 PM

As far as someone not doing this sooner, it's probably licensing cr@p having to do with the stripes image.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Andrew W on February 07, 2013, 02:20:25 PM

Charvel did it about five years ago as a semi-limited run. I had one, it was a fabulous guitar:

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2293/1947096143_834953805a_z.jpg?zz=1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_atrocity/1947096143/in/set-72157609995640417)

I ended up selling it just because I didn't really play much Van Halen any more and it is probably the most conspicuous signature guitar imaginable and it's very hard to make it "yours" as it were.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on February 07, 2013, 03:16:20 PM

Man I absolutely love the D-Tuna.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: JimmyMoorby on February 07, 2013, 03:55:59 PM

Yeah must be due to owning the rights or whatever, I think theyre part of the EVH line.  I thought charvel did some but as you say there cant have been many.  I think for what you pay theyll be good guitars.  theres no reason it should be expensive it all simple stuff put together.  Dont think ill use mine for any thing other than to mess about on now and again and for decoration somewhere.  I'll probably take it to bed and pray to it sometimes too.  EVH is God

They all look cool but think i should get the 'red one' as its the most iconic.  Still I could get all three altho id ont think my missues would be too happy

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: dave_mc on February 07, 2013, 06:51:58 PM

Quote from: Andrew W on February 07, 2013, 02:20:25 PM

and it is probably the most conspicuous signature guitar imaginable and it's very hard to make it "yours" as it were.

that'd be my concern- i love evh but i don't really like sig gear. This is probably silly (and most likely defeating the purpose of the entire venture), but i wonder if it might be an idea to release a slightly cheaper, non-striped version?

(killer charvel, by the way :))

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on February 08, 2013, 03:42:14 PM

Quote from: dave_mc on February 07, 2013, 06:51:58 PM

Quote from: Andrew W on February 07, 2013, 02:20:25 PM

and it is probably the most conspicuous signature guitar imaginable and it's very hard to make it "yours" as it were.

that'd be my concern- i love evh but i don't really like sig gear. This is probably silly (and most likely defeating the purpose of the entire venture), but i wonder if it might be an idea to release a slightly cheaper, non-striped version?

(killer charvel, by the way :))

The EVH Flange and Phase are pretty cool though.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Philly Q on February 08, 2013, 04:39:10 PM

Quote from: dave_mc on February 07, 2013, 06:51:58 PM

Quote from: Andrew W on February 07, 2013, 02:20:25 PM

and it is probably the most conspicuous signature guitar imaginable and it's very hard to make it "yours" as it were.

that'd be my concern- i love evh but i don't really like sig gear.

This is a good point, and has convinced me not to buy one of these.

(Which, on the other hand, is nonsense, as none of my guitars will ever be seen on a stage, so I might as will have an entire collection of EVH signatures, Zakk Wylde Les Pauls and John Birch Super Yobs.... but whatever.) 

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Hammerheart on February 08, 2013, 04:51:10 PM

Quote from: Philly Q on February 08, 2013, 04:39:10 PM

(Which, on the other hand, is nonsense, as none of my guitars will ever be seen on a stage, so I might as will have an entire collection of EVH signatures, Zakk Wylde Les Pauls and John Birch Super Yobs.... but whatever.)

Same lol. Thats why I dont mind being a fanboy and buying one. I'm gassing for a PRS SE Frederik Akesson sig too. Not because I'm an Opeth Fanboy but at £499 that looks like a sweet guitar for the dosh. I'm looking for a guitar to downtune to practice my Sabbath on and it looks just the ticket. I've heard great things about the PRS SE models. Does anybody have one?

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Philly Q on February 08, 2013, 05:45:16 PM

Quote from: Hammerheart on February 08, 2013, 04:51:10 PM

I'm gassing for a PRS SE sig too. Not because I'm an Opeth Fanboy but at £499 that looks like a sweet guitar for the dosh. I'm looking for a guitar to downtune to practice my Sabbath on and it looks just the ticket. I've heard great things about the PRS SE models. Does anybody have one?

Funny you should say that, I like the look of the Frederik Akesson signature and the Nick Catanese one (the newer red one without the ET logo!).  Basically because they're LP types with fairly chunky necks and ebony fretboards.  The only reason I haven't bought one is because I'd like to try it in person, to make sure it's a good one and not too heavy for me.

The SEs are good guitars, they don't feel "too Korean" if that makes any sense!  Pickups aren't the best, the nut and tuners need upgrading but the basic chassis is very well made, especially when you consider how cheaply you can get hold of some of them.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: itamar101 on February 08, 2013, 06:49:38 PM

I've tried 3 PRS SE guitars,
SE Custom 24, SE245 and SE Tremonti Custom

Having tried the SE Custom 24 and the SE245 I was actually very unimpreesed and disappointed, considering the hype. The necks felt wierd to me and I found myself fighting the guitar, I really didn't like the pickups in the Custom 24 either - muddy and weak.

Before trying out the SE Tremonti Custom I was very sceptical and considering my previous experiences I really didn't get the hype, but i was just too tempted to try the Tremonti seeing as hes one of my favourite guitarists and its an awesome looking guitar. I loved the Tremonti, though - beautiful guitar, awesome neck and playability and the pickups weren't half bad and the tremolo bridge was rather sturdy. Very impressed and I liked it far more the the Yamaha SG1000 that I tried earlier, which is almost twice the price. I'm definitely gonna buy one in the future.

Anyway, I'd assume that the Akesson sig is more in the Tremonti mold in terms of design than the Custom 24 so I'd expect it to be quite good.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: keith on February 08, 2013, 08:44:46 PM

Ive got a Bernie Marsden model.Its a really nice guitar,well made,excellent quality only one minor problem had to have some work done on the nut, apart from that really happy with it. Pickups are fine.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: JimmyMoorby on February 08, 2013, 10:20:41 PM

Quote from: keith on February 08, 2013, 08:44:46 PM

Ive got a Bernie Marsden model.Its a really nice guitar,well made,excellent quality only one minor problem had to have some work done on the nut, apart from that really happy with it. Pickups are fine.

Is it weighty?  How does it stack up against a les paul?

On the issue of playing signature stuff I dont really mind. Ive often played a George Lynch ESP live and hardly got close to playing any hair metal other than doing the odd Van Halen cover.  Think it dependson how similar your guitar is to your playing.  When Zakk Wylde picks up a Randy Rhoads guitar or a Dimebag guitar I dont tink any thing of it same with any one who picks up a Randy Rhoads Jackson.  Every one is the 80's who played a super strat with a funky design on pretty much is tipping the cap to Van Halen.  Id love my next purchase to be an Eric Johnson signature guitr oh an this van halen thingy obv.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: dave_mc on February 09, 2013, 03:36:26 PM

Quote from: TheyCallMeVolume on February 08, 2013, 03:42:14 PM

The EVH Flange and Phase are pretty cool though.

never actually tried them :lol:

Quote from: Philly Q on February 08, 2013, 04:39:10 PM

This is a good point, and has convinced me not to buy one of these.

(Which, on the other hand, is nonsense, as none of my guitars will ever be seen on a stage, so I might as will have an entire collection of EVH signatures, Zakk Wylde Les Pauls and John Birch Super Yobs.... but whatever.) 

yeah same here :lol: Well... never say never, but at the moment anyway i'm not gigging.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on February 09, 2013, 03:56:19 PM

They're basically the same as the respective regular pedals, both with an extra button for features. The Phase has a Script/Block logo switch that definitely comes in handy, and the Flanger has an instant EVH setting, which basically gives you 2 pedals in one as I like setting the knobs for a cool chorus tone.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: dave_mc on February 10, 2013, 05:45:48 PM

thanks :)

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Fretfire6 on March 05, 2013, 01:20:30 PM

IIRC these are made in Mexico. Not sure how accurate the info is, but it seems believable due to the price. Anybody, know if this is true?

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: itamar101 on March 05, 2013, 02:24:37 PM

It's true. That doesn't mean that they are bad guitars though. Lots of quality stuff has come out of Mexico in recent years.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: tekbow on March 05, 2013, 02:35:46 PM

Quote from: dave_mc on February 09, 2013, 03:36:26 PM

Quote from: TheyCallMeVolume on February 08, 2013, 03:42:14 PM

The EVH Flange and Phase are pretty cool though.

never actually tried them :lol:

Quote from: Philly Q on February 08, 2013, 04:39:10 PM

This is a good point, and has convinced me not to buy one of these.

(Which, on the other hand, is nonsense, as none of my guitars will ever be seen on a stage, so I might as will have an entire collection of EVH signatures, Zakk Wylde Les Pauls and John Birch Super Yobs.... but whatever.) 

yeah same here :lol: Well... never say never, but at the moment anyway i'm not gigging.

Think that only rings true for sig guitars that are highly personalised visually speaking? I've owned a number of sigs over the years, the first because it was Joe Satrianis sig, then after that because i genuinely felt they were awesome guitars in their own right. The Satriani was a JS1000 with the black pearl finish, which was actually pretty nondescript, it didn't scream "SATRIANI SIG". The Chromeboy is a different matter, although i wouldn't say no to one.. Actually these days I'd give my left nut for one of the original JS1 sigs in white or black. BTW i thought the JS1000 was a cracking guitar.

I've technically had 2 VH sigs, i had the peavey wolfgang, and I currently have an axis, which are great guitars in isolation from VH. I wasn't keen on the wolfie because it was a VH sig actually, but once i played it, I traded an ESP MkII for it. Will always regret letting that wolfie go. With the Axis, i think enough time has passed to allow it to be disassociated with VH. These days the story is that the body shape had already been designed before VH got involved. Haven't played the fender EVH sig, always just preferred the Peavey wolfie.

And i also currently own a kotzen tele, yes it has gold hardware, but it's actually not garish. and you wouldn't look at it and think "Richie Kotzen". in fact i had no idea it was a kotzen sig the first time i tried one out, just realised it was a great guitar. then i found it was RK's sig, was a rare case of the guitar getting me into the player rather than liking the player and wanting the guitar.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Philly Q on March 05, 2013, 03:24:29 PM

Quote from: tekbow on March 05, 2013, 02:35:46 PM

Think that only rings true for sig guitars that are highly personalised visually speaking?

Yes, that's a fair point. 

I've got a Fender Robert Cray Strat which I bought (a) because it's a hardtail and (b) it has a reasonably chunky neck.  Nothing to do with the artist association.  I kind of wish it didn't have the Robert Cray signature on the front of the headstock, but it's not really very noticeable.

I've also got a Kenny Wayne Shepherd Strat neck which, again, I bought because it's a nice chunky neck (and at least the KWS signature is on the back!)

Oh, and I've got loads of Les Paul signature models!  :wink:

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Andrew W on March 05, 2013, 05:32:24 PM

I'd be willing to bet that the PRS DGT is one of their biggest sellers and I imagine many who own one perhaps don't even know who David Grissom is. It is a belting guitar and, as has been mentioned, is not visually strikingly associated with the artist. I did toy with stripping the finish off the Charvel EVH Art Series I owned (a production version, not the hand striped by Ed one) but decided just to sell the guitar in the end. But yes, agreed, a sig that doesn't scream artist association is fine. Mind you, I've had non guitar people remark upon seeing my Strat, "Is that one of them Jimi Hendrix guitars?" as if no-one else had ever played one. So you can't win.

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: AndyR on March 05, 2013, 08:17:55 PM

I toyed with the idea of getting a "Rory" strat when they came out, but decided against... partly on price and partly because it would be SO "Rory" (and when I got a sunburst 60s Roadworn it pretty much satisfied that itch).

I have recently had vague cravings for a Marc Bolan Les Paul (and a Jimmy Page one, actually), but its somewhat prohibitive price-tag was all the cold water I needed :lol:

I'm fairly certain I'll never ever go "hmm, I fancy me an EVH stylee strat", though...

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: tekbow on March 05, 2013, 08:30:16 PM

the principal of eddie style strats is appealing, stripped down raw rock machines, but i missed out on the US charvels san dimas style 1's (tellingly you don't see many on ebay), and i dont like the aesthetic of the MIJ ones, although i have to say they play and sound everybit as good as the US ones. and the pickup config isn't quite what i'm looking for. I like a SC in the neck and a bucker in the bridge, thats it.

gimme that in an oil finished body and neck and maybe an ash or alder body and i'm in.

the visual thing with the eddie guitar is just what he wanted, but i really dig the concept past that

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on March 05, 2013, 08:34:41 PM

I like what Philly said, too many people with LP's hating on sig guitars when in fact, they're playing sig guitars!

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: AndyR on March 06, 2013, 09:24:57 AM

Quote from: TheyCallMeVolume on March 05, 2013, 08:34:41 PM

I like what Philly said, too many people with LP's hating on sig guitars when in fact, they're playing sig guitars!

:lol: I've only just got this!

Sorry Philly, last night I was thinking ":o which ones has he got then? He's kept that quiet..." :lol:

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: Philly Q on March 06, 2013, 11:37:31 AM

Quote from: AndyR on March 06, 2013, 09:24:57 AM

Quote from: TheyCallMeVolume on March 05, 2013, 08:34:41 PM

I like what Philly said, too many people with LP's hating on sig guitars when in fact, they're playing sig guitars!

:lol: I've only just got this!

Sorry Philly, last night I was thinking ":o which ones has he got then? He's kept that quiet..." :lol:

 :lol:  Gotcha!

(Truth be told, there are a few more of those "Les Paul signature models" than have been "NGD-ed" on the forum...)

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: ridner on March 11, 2013, 12:26:58 PM

I would definitely be interested in the black/yellow one!

Title: Re: EVH tribute guitars
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on March 11, 2013, 01:14:49 PM

Quote from: ridner on March 11, 2013, 12:26:58 PM

I would definitely be interested in the black/yellow one!

'Tis a looker.