EVH SA126 Special, Quilted Maple - Transparent Purple with Hard Shell Case

EVH SA126 Special, Quilted Maple: The Ultimate Blend of Innovation and Versatility

The EVH SA126 Special is a guitar that redefines versatility, offering a unique hybrid between a semi-hollow and solid body design. Created by Wolfgang Van Halen, this guitar is built to handle everything from pummeling rhythm tones to lightning-fast lead runs. With its chambered mahogany body, basswood center block, and quilted maple top, the SA126 Special is not just a visual masterpiece but a tonal powerhouse. Designed with high-performance features typically found on top-tier guitars, this instrument is ready to take your playing to the next level.

Innovative Design for Superior Tone and Playability

The SA126 Special features a chambered mahogany body with a basswood center block, capped with a stunning quilted maple top for transparent finishes. This design provides the resonance and warmth of a semi-hollow guitar while maintaining the stability and focus of a solid body. The body is bound with 5-ply binding, adding to its premium aesthetic and enhancing its durability. This guitar is designed to emit rich tones with every strum, making it perfect for a wide range of musical styles.

High-Performance Neck and Fingerboard

The neck of the SA126 Special is crafted from 2-piece mahogany, reinforced with graphite for enhanced stability and durability. The EVH Modified "C" backshape neck is designed for comfort and speed, paired with a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fingerboard that allows for effortless fretting and smooth transitions across the fretboard. With 22 jumbo frets and triple block inlays, this neck feels both familiar and comfortable, making it ideal for players who demand precision and playability.

Powerful Pickups and Versatile Electronics

At the heart of the SA126 Special's powerful sound are the all-new EVH SA-126 humbucking pickups, designed by Fender's Tim Shaw in collaboration with the EVH team. These pickups are engineered to handle a wide range of tones, from crystal-clear cleans to high-gain overdrive. The 3-way toggle switch, located at the upper horn, allows you to select between the bridge, neck, or both pickups, while the dual volume and tone controls offer fine-tuned control over your sound. Whether you're playing hard rock, metal, or blues, the SA126 Special has the tonal versatility to handle it all.

Premium Hardware and Finishes

The SA126 Special is equipped with premium hardware, including an EVH Harmonica bridge for precise intonation and tuning stability. The guitar also features oversized strap buttons and EVH Keystone tuners, ensuring your instrument stays secure and in tune during even the most intense performances. Available in four striking finishes—Tobacco Sunburst with Gold Hardware, Transparent Purple with Chrome Hardware, Matte Army Drab, and Stealth Black with Black Hardware—this guitar is as visually captivating as it is sonically impressive.

Specifications:

• Model Number: 5107726892

• Series: SA

• Platform: EVH Electric Guitars

• Color: Transparent Purple

• Body Style: 2 Humbucking

• Number of Strings: 6

• Orientation: Right-Hand

• Body Material: Chambered Mahogany with Basswood Centerblock

• Body Top: Quilt Maple

• Body Binding: 5-Ply

• Body Depth: 1.75" (4.45 cm)

• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane

• Neck Material: 2-Piece Mahogany

• Neck Shape: EVH Modified "C" Backshape

• Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Size: Jumbo

• Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ

• Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)

• Position Inlays: Triple Block

• Side Dots: White

• Headstock Binding: 1-Ply Cream

• Neck Finish: Natural Satin

• Bridge Pickup: EVH SA-126 Humbucking

• Neck Pickup: EVH SA-126 Humbucking

• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle:

  • Position 1: Bridge Pickup
  • Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups
  • Position 3: Neck Pickup

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Bridge: EVH Harmonica

• Hardware Finish: Chrome

• Tuning Machines: EVH Keystone Tuners

• Control Knobs: Skirted Black Plastic with Numbered Indicators

• Switch Tip: Black

• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.046 Gauges)

• Strap Buttons: Oversized

• Case/Gig Bag: EVH SA-126 Ivory Case

This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.