New EVH MIJ Wolfgang - Any owners? (Or USA for that matter)..

[napalmdeath]

What's with the eye bolts strap buttons? Does removing them leave too big of a hole for Schaller strap locks? The eye bolts are a no go for me. Don't they do the same on the USA?

Also, are you able to get crazy low action, or is there less of a recess like the Peavey HP2? I can get my HP2 down to about 1.25mm at the 12th on the treble side and just under 1.5mm on the bass side, no buzz, no shimming necessary. Could probably get even lower and super straight neck. I'm looking hard at the Ivory - I think I can get 15% off on a new one

 

[jabps]

No clue on the height but you can just refill the holes with toothpicks and glue, let it set and put in standard Schallers.

 

[napalmdeath]

No clue on the height but you can just refill the holes with toothpicks and glue, let it set and put in standard Schallers.

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Those eye hooks are stupid and probably leave big holes to fill.

 

[DanTravis62]

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Those eye hooks are stupid and probably leave big holes to fill.

Unless the holes are an inch wide the toothpicks and wood glue method will work well and look great.

 

[napalmdeath]

Unless the holes are an inch wide the toothpicks and wood glue method will work well and look great.

Close to pulling the trigger. Ivory, or Stealth Black?

 

[Scumback Speakers]

I have the Peavey EVH Wolfgang, it's got normal strap buttons. Never heard of the eye hooks option.

 

[SonVolt]

Ivory!

 

[SonVolt]

Never heard of the eye hooks option.

Huh? You never saw the giant brass strap locks Ed used on his straps? Those were hooked to dumb eye hooks screwed into his guitars. They're on the higher-end EVH models.

 

[Panhead5]

Close to pulling the trigger. Ivory, or Stealth Black?

I have Ivory but would actually prefer the matte black !!!

 

[napalmdeath]

I have Ivory but would actually prefer the matte black !!!

I'm on the fence about the block inlays on the ivory.

 

[Panhead5]

I have a USA signature one and I rarely play it but when I pick it up from time to time I can't believe what a great guitar it is . Plays great and kinda reminds me of a Les Paul with a Floyd !

 

[TheGreatGreen]

Close to pulling the trigger. Ivory, or Stealth Black?

Ivory

Wolfgangs are better when they sound, and look, loud and proud.

 

[Geo]

People are starting to realize Japan workmanship is better than the US made ones.

 

[Rayneman]

I had an ivory USA and currently have a USA Stealth in the matte grey finish and block inlays. It does NOT have eye bolts, so I'm not sure about that. I am able to get as low as I want in terms of action, 1.25mm would be a bit low for my tastes I think, but I can't imagine why you couldn't get there, though I am not familiar with the HP guitars. I think I am sitting at 1.75mm at the 12th on the treble side, and had zero issues getting there.