Peavey EVH Wolfgang User manual

OPERATING
GUIDE
SPECIAL
GUITAR
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Contents:
Introduction ............................................................................ 3
Features................................................................................... 4
Body........................................................................... 4
Electronics .................................................................. 4
Neck........................................................................... 4
Hardware.................................................................... 4
Construction............................................................................ 5
Body........................................................................... 5
Neck........................................................................... 5
Pickups....................................................................... 5
Controls................................................................................... 5
Pickup Selector Switch................................................ 5
Volume....................................................................... 6
Output Jack................................................................. 6
Adjustments............................................................................. 6
Torsion Rod................................................................ 6
Tremolo Bridge........................................................... 7
String Retainer Bar...................................................... 7
Locking Topnut........................................................... 7
String Installation........................................................ 8
D-Tuner Operation/Adjustment................................... 8
Tremolo Bridge Height/Tension .................................. 9
Tremolo Arm ............................................................ 10
String Intonation ................................................................... 11
Care of Your Instrument ....................................................... 13
Temperature & Humidity.......................................... 13
Strings....................................................................... 13
Finish........................................................................ 13
Accessories............................................................... 13
5150®Stack/212 Combo Amps ............................................. 14
Warnings............................................................................... 15
Español ................................................................................. 14
Français................................................................................. 27
Deutsch................................................................................. 38
Warranty............................................................................... 53
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Introduction
For as long as
I’ve been
playing guitar,
I’ve always been
searching for a
certain feel and
tone...I’ve
experimented
by tearing apart
and reassem-
bling hundreds
of guitars in
different ways
searching for
these qualities.
Although I’ve
ruined a lot of
great guitars by having done this, I have learned what it takes
to make a truly great guitar. The Wolfgang®, after years of trial
and error, (for me) is that guitar.
Based on the familylike atmosphere, their commitment to
quality and the camaraderie we established during the
research and development process of the 5150®stack and
combo amplifier projects, Peavey was my logical choice as
the company to bring my ideas to life.
Our collective efforts in designing the Wolfgang guitar have
resulted in a versatile, quality-crafted guitar that feels great,
sounds great and is truly inspiring to play. I’ve already put
mine to the test in the studio and on tour and now it’s your
turn.
Stay Tuned,

Thank you for buying a Peavey EVH Wolfgang Special
guitar. This guitar was built by the most skilled craftsmen
and made from the finest materials available. As with all
of our musical equipment, we have built our guitars using
a combination of leading-edge technology and traditional
handcrafted methods. Ask your Peavey dealer for a full list
of other Peavey musical equipment and accessories.
EVH Wolfgang Special Features
Body
• Solid basswood construction
• Unique offset cutaway design
Neck
• Hardrock maple neck and fingerboard, oil-finished
• Dual graphite reinforcements and adjustable torsion rod
• 25 1/2" scale length, 22 jumbo frets
• 15" fingerboard radius
• Straight headstock with 3+3 tuning machine configuration
• Bolt-on construction with contoured neck heel
Electronics
• Two custom-wound Peavey humbucking pickups
• Master volume control
• Switchcraft®3-way toggle switch and output jack
Hardware
• Precision die-cast tuning machines
• Peavey/Floyd Rose®licensed, double-locking
tremolo assembly
• D-Tuner
• Chrome-plated hardware finish
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Construction
Body
The body of this instrument is constructed of select basswood
chosen specifically for tonal qualities as well as for weight
characteristics. The offset, asymmetrical body design offers
comfort, proper balance and maximum playing ease.
Neck
The select hardrock maple neck is crafted to provide
unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage.
Additional strength is provided by the dual graphite
reinforcement bars and an easy access, adjustable steel
torsion rod. (See Adjustments–Torsion Rod for adjust-
ment instructions.)
Pickups
The two Peavey humbucking pickups, custom-wound to
Edward's specifications, supply optimal output and tonal
response. A two-step wax dipping process is used to pro-
vide ultra-low noise operation and resistance to micro-
phonic feedback. The pickups are mounted directly to the
body, which further reduces feedback at high volume
levels and offers enhanced tonal response.
Controls
Pickup Selector Switch (1)
This three-position switch
allows selection of pickups
in various combinations. The
selection possibilities are as
follows:
• Up = Bridge pickup
• Center = Both pickups
• Down = Neck pickup
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