EVH Gear to produce 'Hear About it Later' Guitar

[VAiN]

Sure enough, that's the same axe. Never saw that hideous purple one used before. I think he hit a wall with his graphic design around '82. Stripes and dots and shapes oh my.

Not a big fan, but I'd love to get my hands on a Pacer with the beak headstock and a maple neck..

[jhale667]

That thing's body looks damned thick for one of Ed's usual garage built guitars. What did he do, glue two Strat knock-offs together? Looks like it weighs a ton.

I remember reading he tried a 2" thick Charvel body (or Ellsworth/Boogie Bodies) as a tonal experiment at the time. Normal Strat body's 1 3/4" at its thickest point.


And yes, I want one of these.

[Nitro Express]

I have a Kramer from around 1988 that I bought new back in the day and it's much heavier than my other guitars. Easily 2-3 pounds more. They were using some heavy shit then.

Some of those late 80's Kramer bodies were made of real dense laminated wood. It's heavy shit. Manufactures started using it because it was cost effective but also resulted in a more constant sound. People didn't like having a plywood body though and I think they just went to using basswood or poplar. The cheaper blanks usually are two or three pieces glued together.

[VAiN]

I remember reading he tried a 2" thick Charvel body (or Ellsworth/Boogie Bodies) as a tonal experiment at the time. Normal Strat body's 1 3/4" at its thickest point.


And yes, I want one of these.

What do you think of the striped EVH guitars? It annoys me that they're made in China or Japan or Mexico - I can't recall offhand.. Are they a proper set-up away from being quality?

[jhale667]

What do you think of the striped EVH guitars? It annoys me that they're made in China or Japan or Mexico - I can't recall offhand.. Are they a proper set-up away from being quality?

I think so. I liked the ones I've played at NAMM the last 2 years, but of course those are going to have perfect set-ups - can't really speak for what you're going to find in the store. But I seriously doubt it'd be anything too tragic, that couldn't be dialed in in minutes. But the ones I've played... they're solidly built, they play & sound great... No issues with the EVH-branded Floyds or the D-Tunas...can't really go wrong with it IMO.

[Coyote]

I think so. I liked the ones I've played at NAMM the last 2 years, but of course those are going to have perfect set-ups - can't really speak for what you're going to find in the store. But I seriously doubt it'd be anything too tragic, that couldn't be dialed in in minutes. But the ones I've played... they're solidly built, they play & sound great... No issues with the EVH-branded Floyds or the D-Tunas...can't really go wrong with it IMO.

Then it's all down to individual shops & owners.

For example, local shop has a B&W stripe. The shops tech had adjusted the Floyd to float...

[jhale667]

Then it's all down to individual shops & owners.

For example, local shop has a B&W stripe. The shops tech had adjusted the Floyd to float...

Imagining the D-Tuna didn't work then...don't think they ship with trem-stoppers standard.

[Coyote]

Imagining the D-Tuna didn't work then...don't think they ship with trem-stoppers standard.

Let's just say that I've not heard good things about that particular tech (or the store, for that matter)...

[SilvioDante]

What do you think of the striped EVH guitars? It annoys me that they're made in China or Japan or Mexico - I can't recall offhand.. Are they a proper set-up away from being quality?

I love mine!

My wife bought me the Bumblebee as a present. She ordered it from Guitar Center to be shipped to a local store. When I went to pick it up, it was still in the original box, never opened. The clerk then asked me if I wanted to inspect it to make sure it was in good shape before I took it home. I told him sure. He was very excited he said because they all wanted to open it to see it because they've never seen one at that store.

Anyway, I got it home and I got to tell you, I like the way it was set up out of the box. Haven't touched a thing. I like the fact that the trem is locked down. Personal preference obviously. D-Tuna is spot on. Came tuned down. The sound is very crunchy which I love!

Just for the record, I am not the guitar expert most are here. I only own 2 other electrics, a Fender American Standard and an old Squire I refurbished to look like the original Frankie. So, I may not be an expert on set ups and such. All I know is I love it. I read up on them and I think you are basically getting a one pick up Wolfgang. Same wood for the body, same electronics, trem, hardware, etc. I think they are a little over priced since it is only one pick up but I HAD to have the Bumblebee.

[ELVIS]

American Standards are great guitars and are usually well set up...

If it compares favorably to nice American Fender, you got a good one, IMO...

[VAiN]

I'm looking forward to seeing what the HAIL guitar will retail for.. if it's the same as the striped series it will find its way to my wall of guitars.

[SilvioDante]

American Standards are great guitars and are usually well set up...

If it compares favorably to nice American Fender, you got a good one, IMO...

Like the man said, I don't know art but I know what I like. I do like my Fender and I love my Bumblebee.

I could get picky like some of the reviews of it on the web and complain the headstock isn't black like on the VHII album. Or. the trem is locked down. Or it sounds like ADKOT not like VHII. Whatever. If you are a Eddie fan, I don't think you'll be sorry with the purchase. I'm sure there are some lousy set ups out of the box somewhere, I could have got lucky. Who knows. I don't care, I love mine.

BTW- personal opinion, the red Frankie looks like crap to me. The balck and white and the Bumblebee look the best IMHO. The HAIL guitar looks real sharp from the pics posted.

[Nitro Express]

American Standards are great guitars and are usually well set up...

If it compares favorably to nice American Fender, you got a good one, IMO...

I have two Fenders. They came perfect from the factory. I never touched the setup on either one.

[VAiN]

EVH® Stripe Series Circles

Looks like the street price will be in the $800-900 range.. I may have just found my christmas present to myself.

[VAiN]

I just pulled the trigger on the 'Unchained' guitar.. I'll update when I get it!