EVH

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2007
HQ: Corona, California, United States
Parent: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (owns and manufactures EVH products)

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Guitar

Overview

EVH is a brand of electric guitars, amplifiers, and musical accessories founded by guitarist Eddie Van Halen. It specializes in high-performance instruments modeled after Van Halen's signature designs, such as the Wolfgang series, positioned in the premium segment of the electric guitar market. The brand is notable for its collaboration with Fender and focus on custom tone specifications developed over decades.²⁴⁶

History

EVH was established in 2007 by Eddie Van Halen following his departure from Peavey, through a partnership with Fender announced at NAMM that year. Initial products included amplifiers and a limited-edition Frankenstein guitar recreation, with the Wolfgang series launching in 2009 featuring updated specs like stainless steel frets and a custom Floyd Rose bridge. Production occurs at Fender's Corona, California facility, and recent developments include a Custom Shop division announced in 2025 and the SA-126 signature model for Wolfgang Van Halen.²⁴⁷

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Wolfgang USA	Flagship professional superstrat	$3,000 - $4,900
Wolfgang Special	Mid-range bolt-on neck model	$900 - $1,300
Striped Series	Iconic Frankenstein-inspired graphics	$2,500 - $3,500
Custom Shop	Bespoke USA-made guitars	$5,000+
Phase 120/5150 Amps	High-gain tube amplifiers	$500 - $3,000
Wolfgang SA-126	Wolfgang Van Halen signature	$1,200 - $1,800

Manufacturing

EVH guitars, including the flagship Wolfgang USA, are manufactured in Corona, California, by Fender Musical Instruments. Production involves in-house USA assembly with custom components like EVH-designed Floyd Rose bridges. A Custom Shop division offers made-to-order guitars announced in 2025.³⁴⁷

Notable Products

Wolfgang USA Edward Van Halen Signature - Top-tier model with compound radius fretboard, stainless frets, and ivory finish at $4,849.99.
Frankenstein Replica - Limited-edition recreation of Eddie Van Halen's modified Stratocaster.
5150 III 6L6 Amp Head - High-output tube amplifier head based on Van Halen's live rig.
Wolfgang Special - Accessible version with roasted maple neck and EVH pickups.
SA-126 - Wolfgang Van Halen signature guitar from 3-year development.

Reputation

EVH gear is praised by rock and metal players for its playability, reliable locking tremolo, and tone matching Eddie Van Halen's sound. Professionals value the USA-made quality and custom features like low-friction pots. Some enthusiasts criticize higher price points compared to imports and note the brand's heavy reliance on Van Halen legacy designs.²⁴

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