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Madiac

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Peavey EVH Wolfgangs?
« on: January 15, 2009, 10:46:21 PM »
What about these guitars? Im seeing one at what i think is a good price 750 bucks, an Peavey Eddie Van halen Wolfgang Standard (which i think retailed at almost 2000 bucks new!) Anyone know about em? How do they feel? If the pickups are bad, no prob, theres a cure for that! (hint hint)
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Re: Peavey EVH Wolfgangs?
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2009, 10:19:54 AM »
Id say $750 is a pretty good price; but it depends If its a USA standard.  If its a USA special then its an ok price
If its a korean don't bother!

Its a good solid guitar; the neck is the best part as its contoured and oiled.  So its very slick, but unforgiving on sloppy technique.  The wood is nothing special as per eddies specs, either two piece or three piece basswood - so a very neutral sound that will put more onus on your pickups.

The wiring is good as is the hardware (the bridge on the USA version is good and solid)

However i'd really think about changing the pickups.  The neck and bridge have the same output - making the neck really boomy, muddy and actually louder than the bridge.

The bridge pickup is much better - but its still got a really high output (strange considering its EVH) and was a little harsh on my ears.

I really like the look of them (i have  2 myself) and they are really comfortable - being quite a small compact guitar

Overall its a very good guitar - but i wouldnt say its the holy grail :)
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Re: Peavey EVH Wolfgangs?
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2009, 10:32:50 AM »
I found the neck width a little small for me - something to bear in mind....

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Re: Peavey EVH Wolfgangs?
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2009, 12:08:49 PM »
Its atleast a standard, probably even a Standard Deluxe because of it having a purple flame maple top. Im gonna think about it:)!
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