EVH SA-126 In The Flesh

[paisleywookiee]

What did you just call me!?

That’s what we all call you when you’re getting a little too outta line.

 

[norminal]

I would never have guessed that was supposed to be an E

I thought maybe it was an M for Mammoth

Also, the model name, SA-126 is a nod to Eddie’s birthday, January 26.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Also, the model name, SA-126 is a nod to Eddie’s birthday, January 26.

Yup. I really am tempted with the satin green or satin black ones, especially now that someone’s actually seen a real one.

 

[joezlo]

I've heard it is a tone machine and much more versatile than one would expect upon initial inspection.

He played EVH with it at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute and sounded spot on (as Wolf would through anything anyways), and his own sound in concert is excellent. (seen him twice so far)

 

[la szum]

I think it is cool as fuck. A non-traditional guitar with some traditional inspiration.

Would love to play one.

Also, the Wolfie fascination with being Dave Grohl knows no end, does it??

 

[Frankencat]

Well I never thought I would like the Wolfgang either until I got my PV Wolfgang hard tail, I freaking LOVE that thing.

 

[TSJMajesty]

I've heard it is a tone machine and much more versatile than one would expect upon initial inspection.

One thing I've noticed, is the solos he plays on it, I would never think they come from that guitar.

Then again, I've heard people cop tones that are spot-on to the original, using a very different guitar. One that comes to mind is Dweezil in his Fractal Gift of Tone video, running through some early VH, using an SG.

 

[joezlo]

I think it is cool as fuck. A non-traditional guitar with some traditional inspiration.

Would love to play one.

Also, the Wolfie fascination with being Dave Grohl knows no end, does it??

Grohl is to Wolf as Clapton was to Ed!

 

[norminal]

Grohl is to Wolf as Clapton was to Ed!

IMO, Wolfgang’s Grohl-isms are more in the songwriting realm than chops.

 

[joezlo]

IMO, Wolfgang’s Grohl-isms are more in the songwriting realm than chops.

That's fair.
I don't mind it though.
Mammoth 2 is a solid record all the way through.

 

[2112]

I had the chance to try one of these. Definitely not what I expected playability/tone wise (still very much in the evh wheelhouse) but the overall vibe grew on me pretty quickly.

 

[mavrick102000]

What's that? Skinny shredder? Have never played one.

Not a super skinny shredder wizard neck. Closer to Fender "Modern C-ish" thin, but with an asymmetric back profile. LIttle more meat on low E side and tapers thinner toward the high E string side is the typical Wolfie profile.