EVH Wolfgang Special vs EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Comparison

In this video, I am comparing the Wolfgang WG Standard with the EVH Wolfgang Special. Both are perfectly suitable rock guitars that would meet the needs of any customer who decides to buy one. In short, my conclusions are:
- They both sound the same
- They feel the same
- The Wolfgang Special has a better bridge and electronics
- The Wolfgang Standard is better value for money
- Both hold their value well too!
#vanhalen #evhgear #yamahathr30ii

[@chill29394]

The conclusion of the video: it doesn't really matter if you buy the Standard or Special. If you can play like this guy..it will be awesome 😎

[@michaelrideout7410]

"So here's the standard and here's the special..." *casually rips absurd EVH solo* "yeah this one's better"

[@martinopinto6323]

Ahahahahah true!

[@Kinsella217]

I was considering commenting, but your brilliant EVH playing melted my face right off. Absolutely brilliant. Somehow, this made my soul feel better.

[@jigsomyoca5377]

Came for the guitars stayed for the insanely fast and probably the cleanest legato runs i have ever seen😊

[@vintagetrk]

I have two Wolfgang Specials and two Wolfgang standards and I love them. They sound great stay in tune very well and the fret boards are smooth and so playable. I wanted to get the USA model but I've heard they are no different than a Wolfgang special but far more expensive. So I'm sticking with what I have. Besides my main axe is a Jackson Adrian Smith USA Signature. Which is what I compared my EVH Wolfgang special two and I have to say I enjoy playing the EVH's just as much.

[@Girruuth]

Not many players would have rocked "Amsterdam" when demoing any Van Halen kit. Nice.

[@swanseainwales1903]

Awesome guitar demonstration... EVH was the best at the way he played the guitar.. highly creative and a mind-blowing ability to constantly find exciting riffs and guitar chops for the songs Van Halen wrote for years... just unbelievable talent and Eddie was so fluid and smooth on the guitar fretboard when he played.. a true guitar genius

[@freakshowmann]

I got my Wolfgang Standard over a year ago, and I absolutely love it!!! I really like that you are able to demo these guitars in this age of online shopping for guitars, I respect your opinion!!!

[@CameronCooper]

We are all very lucky to live in this time that is true

[@garywebb5058]

Really, really enjoy your content! Love hearing and seeing you play🔥I have two WG standards and one WG Special. Both are fantastic! When Eddie passed, it hit me hard. So, at 51 ……. I said I’m going to try to learn some of Eddies stuff. I have learned some of his stuff through you. Also got the Yamaha THRii 30 wireless amp and use your settings. It is so much fun getting some of Eddie’s riffs down to at least sound half way decent. Also picked up couple stripe series as well as the Frankie. I’m just a huge Van Halen fan/nerd! Thanks again for taking time to post content. I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate it!!

[@legrandgroves8560]

Did the same, in my late 50s, eddie always ruled, massive talent. Cameron cooks, unreal

[@davywaddell5332]

Yep, ha ha I'm 50 too and always loved King Edward, it really did hit me hard too, a part of my from my teenage years had changed forever. I've played badly for 35 odd years but I'm more determined now to polish off my attempts at Ain't Talkin, Running with the Devil and Feel Your Love - not sure I have the talent though. Rock on guys!!!

[@Magik1369]

I have an EVH WG Special and an EVH WG Standard Exotic (Ziricote). I love both guitars but the Special is just a better guitar all around. My Special weighs over 1 lb more than the Standard. Both guitars sound and play great. The Standard sounds a little warmer....the Special cuts better.

[@Hazardteam]

02:54 The blue one sounds way better for me.

[@MrDuckTape12345]

Absolutely nailed Amsterdam. Love the vids.

[@nikkmorse]

I do love me a bit of CAM-HALEN, nicely put, not just bumping the expensive one, individuality is important and I appreciate your input. Thanks Cam 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

[@randymiles904]

I've been looking at these for a while now. Now that I know the difference I'll get the less expensive one. I can install better tuners, and I've never had a problem with the Floyd rose special. I actually prefer them. They're built to the same specs as the original. So when you do have a part wear out, you can replace it with original parts. YEAH BUDDY! 🤘 Nice demo.

[@ghyslainouellet8841]

Better tuners on a Floyd type guitar doesn't really matter because u lock em at the nut.Now if this was a fixed bridge then ya better tuners is a must.Cheers.

[@pigthehotroddog7442]

I bought em both. No regrets.

[@otterkanal1189]

Unbelievable man!!!! So fu*ing nice Extrem perfekt tone and you play like eddie its crazy!!!

[@mrljgibson]

I think there were slight tonal differences, but sometimes it's just more fun to pick up a cheaper guitar and not be afraid to customise it how you want it. One problem with really expensive guitars is people start to worry about resale values.

[@BigBlackBe4r]

Excellent point !

[@joshwolf5377]

They’re also only about 2-300 dollars apart in price lol. At least where I live

[@ollefhyr]

@@joshwolf5377 damn lucky you, the special is almost twice as expensive for me

[@dnottis]

I have a standard in the amber Quilted. Picked up a EVH FRT1000 for $125 and replaced the FR Special. The issue I had with the special is that the saddles are soft and its really easy to strip the screw holes out, even where the bar is mounted my baseplate was dented underneath, the zinc is just soft . Its not about how well it works its about how eventually you will have issues with stripped parts on the FR special. The metal is just soft and thats the problem.

[@squirelova1815]

Me "needs and wants" one of each but I took the Special for the slightly better bridge and electronics.

[@jtrguitar6294]

You cant get this stuff no more

[@edwardglyons]

It doesn’t seem to matter what you’re demoing. It’s always awesome to watch and hear you play. Outstanding!

[@SLASH00009]

I love all Van Halen songs. That being said, you pretty much played all the riffs/songs that I wanted to see on youtube. I love those more obscure songs and think they have so many tasty riffs, licks and moments than the more popular songs. Great review too!

[@SKRooU2]

yea he was playing songs you rarely hear others play. I think he is the best I have heard at covering EVH. His tone and playing is very close and precise.

[@milotin2755]

Thought it was weird that the standard has a belly cut and arm contour and the special doesn't

[@tonydipaola4681]

This guy could play a 2x4 with rubber bands and sound good .

[@tommyhardin4817]

Your tone was very close to Eddie's. Fantastic shredding of both guitars. Thanks for the video.

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks :)

[@deHelli]

GREAT playing Cameron!!!!

[@GearGasms]

Enjoyed the Frankie flex! 🤓great playing as always. I tried to do these two guitars but it was awful. Released it anyway because that’s how it rolls on the old KZbin. 😜🎸

[@adozensparrows]

I bought my first Peavey Wolfgang October 1999. I have noticed one difference: (when I switched to the EVH's in 2010). The ebony neck. The neck is definitely fatter, and I like it! Measure an ebony neck around the 12th fret, and a maple neck around the 12th fret? The extra girth makes it feel like driving a luxury car. Best to you Cameron; I've been watching you for years. PS: I've got the 2010 Custom Shop Wolfgang too (but with a maple neck) nevertheless you are completely correct; there is no difference in the pickup sound from foreign to custom ⚡🔌🎸🔉🔊

[@adamauzmendi7851]

Man I love your playing mate 🤘I bought the Jackson sl4x after your review, it always leaves me jealous of your ability after watching one of your videos keep it up mate 👍🏼

[@varunZinger]

WHAM BAM AMSTERDAM!!!!! I wanna get one soon!!!!

[@kenmasters007]

The standard is amazing. I would take a standard over a special. There is a slight difference in neck profile... But the roasted maple neck on the standard is the best selling point and worth every penny

[@SKRooU2]

Amazing CC ~ the best I have ever heard anyone play later era EVH. got my respect brotha. I love the looks and sound of the Wolfgangs but the thick profile of the neck keeps me from buying one. I played one at Guitar Center and didn't like the playability of the neck as I prefer a thinner Jackson neck. RIP Eddie

[@pizzababbo]

Came for the guitars, stayed for the playing. Thanks for the review but I just have to say your playing is outstanding.

[@williammolina9792]

Heard the E string goes out of place when doing hand vibrato on it. Is that true. ??

[@CameronCooper]

Occasionally you get high E drop off past the 12th fret, usually when sliding up to notes. If people getting it when doing vibrato, I'd recommend revising their vibrato technique a little bit

[@TheGuitarFretZone]

the Wolfgang WG Standard is beautiful, but the special also looks great!! greta video, I thought it was great how you flipped the guitar at the start of the video- great video and your playing is great!!!

[@Pacuta_]

That Amsterdam was killer tbh

[@fasteddievh2072]

Excellent review! I always wondered about the differences. 5️⃣1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣=\//-/=🔥🤘👍

[@omarquezada3279]

"The dream is over", "Top of the World", "316", "Meanstreet (intro)", "Amsterdam" 🤘🏻

[@louieackermann7108]

Mad EVH skills right there! Awesome demos man, exactly the vid I was looking for as well.

[@joediesle]

Love your style of playing.....I think the special sounds a little more full and vivid.

[@vitaming582]

EVH line makes some fine instruments. I have a WG standard and a striped series. Both are excellent.

[@baronmoye4358]

Thanks for playing that Wolfgang as intended unlike all the other players on KZbin, and thanks for your complete honesty!, I couldn’t justify spending 4 grand for a USA Wolfie

[@darinsteele7091]

they are built solid, the neck is pretty small and round but that's preference. the thumbwheel trussrod adjustment is also fucking awesome to have.

[@robdawg1017]

Just wanted to see the main differences between the two guitars and got my face melted off in the process! 😂

[@richharris2669]

As always love watching your videos! Especially the EVH content! Your playing is spot on! One day I can play maybe one of those licks. In the meantime I love my qm burst standard. I've done some small upgrades and additions to bring it to almost special spec. Also added a tesi micro killswitch. Your right though super comfy guitar, easily made a beginner like me able to play better then my other guitars. Keep up with the 🔥 content!

[@kma86]

Admired the guitars, but amazed by the playing! Subscribed!

[@lebroucke]

I have the Standard and I changed the bridge to a Gotoh with the D-Tuna and its crazy good! My more expensive guitars are collecting dust...

[@markomarelja7784]

Same story here! Added a gotoh nut(not a drop in) and gotoh locking studs and d-tuna as well and its crazy good

[@T.Novak5312]

Cam is just a badass. This katt could make my daughters 80 dollar hello kitty pos guitar sound like it was custom built by chip ellis. I envy the shit outta you bro, you've DEFINITELY got it 🤘

[@Freedum_Fries]

I'm debating getting a Wolfgang or a Charvel hmm so torn

[@elmermason9685]

Truthfully Cameron, they could hand you a stick with a string and you could make it sound amazing. Never tired of hearing you play.

[@russellfrazier8694]

Superb Video, Superb Playing! Thanks for this! 😎👍🎸

[@separker327]

I've owned both the Special and Standard. I love my standard and play it much more. Your content is great, keep up the great work.

[@shauntackett4497]

Amazing playing!! I enjoyed the demo of both guitars. I got an unbelievable deal on a standard at Sweetwater yesterday! It sounds amazing and plays great! I’m debating on adding a D-Tuna.

[@dpmatsontube]

what amp and electronics are you running the guitar through for that sound?

[@CameronCooper]

Yamaha THR30II

[@vintagetone22]

Superb player 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥

[@vincenticyfiregeetar7656]

i would love to see you upload videos of you just mindlessly playing a guitar or two for 5-10 minutes. no talking, just you playing whatever you feel like

[@allendean9807]

Something about the Wolfgang, it just makes you want to shred on it. I love mine, and use the hell out of it….

[@alphatimca6656]

YOUR playing on this video was holy shit fire hot bud.

[@Bast6]

I've always been curious about those Wolfgang but never got one for two very specific reasons (don't judge me^^) : 1/they don't make them with fixed bridge anymore and 2/... I'm only 5' 6¼" so I fear it would look like a giant guitar on me XD)

[@CameronCooper]

Fair enough about bridges. But have no fear about your height, Eddie was 5'8

[@garyedwards4783]

The Wolfie Special neck is quarter sawn. The Standard, No. Deal breaker.

[@CameronCooper]

😂😂😂

[@garyedwards4783]

I had an "Exotic Ziracote WG Wolfie. That turd wouldn't keep tune - even without using the whammy. Anyone knows that a quarter sawn neck is more stable.

[@foggyblues13]

I have both. Sure the Special is typically prettier to looks at; but they are both amazing guitars. Ironically both the necks on mine are slightly different. My Standard is more comfortable than my Special. I love them both.

[@danids591]

El "EVH sound" sera siempre el mas bello y caliente de la historia!!! Jamas podre olvidar a Eddie y su musica, la unica que, cuando mas triste y angustiado estas, te saca del pozo y te emociona hasta el alma!!!. Simplemente gracias Eddie Van Halen... Gran trabajo Cameron!!!

[@RizkyAshary]

Any guitar, the most important thing is your fingers and your soul when playing the guitar,Good skill, good quality guitar will sound good.

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Good to know the Standards are of good quality. I think I'm about to order one for a good price and I just want one for the sake of the design and "only" need it for mostly modern Rock and Metal. Doesn't mean it can be mediocre, but it's one of a bunch of guitars for a variety of tunings I use and not every guitar can be a grant on my budget. - Also, I might just modify it significantly anyway, which will add cost as well, even though Eddie himself said "shame on anyone who tries to change anything about these". XD - Though, that was probably about that top-end ones, which are a little different from the other end, being the Standards. I think these are great to actually just take and change things around on, even though it's a very "simple" design and should be fine as-is.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

I’ve had a standard (sold it to help fund a Les Paul) and now I have a Special. The Standard plays just as awesome as the Special. I like that the Special has the D Tuna installed but that’s an easy retrofit for the standard.

[@THEPUNCHPIT]

Great review, 🤘 But Cameron’s playing would make any Guitar sound Awesome 😜😜🤪🤪💀💀🤘🤘🤘

[@kurtbarber5116]

I purchased one of these guitars based on your northern lights Wolfgang video. Always a pleasure to watch your videos and great playing as well sir. It’s now my favorite guitar.

[@arthurfink7688]

I own two WG standards , I choose the Matte Colors Blue 💙 Frost an Royalty 💜 Purple Love Them Both...

[@REDW1NG94]

Great video man!🤘 I have a 2014 wolfgang standard and have actually found I prefer it over the specials I have played. The neck to me feels better for some reason and the body with the contours is a whole lot more comfortable. That to me is the most important thing, since you can change the hardware if need be (although I've never had any trouble with it). Maybe being it's an earlier production model I ended up getting one that's a little better than most? Idk, but whatever the case, I love that guitar.

[@stewartking4822]

Awesome as always Cam! I need to get one of those Specials at some point!

[@sinisterj73]

perfect timing on this demo. I was just wondering if you kept that special. Glad you still have it. I got the standard in stealth black based on your reviews. Now I think I'm going to sell it to get that special. That color scheme is my favorite by far so got to get one now. Thank you for all the great content.

[@monsterswhosleep]

Sweet lord bro you are tearing up and down that fretboard like nothing else. 😂😂😂 The guitar is pretty cool too I guess 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@robertclarkguitar]

My God man. Simply amazing player. Great comparison. I hope to try one soon!!! Standard!!!!!

[@steveeckert8396]

It would be perfect if they it came with a Nut Width of 1.685" (42.8 mm) or bigger. The 1.62" (41.1 mm) doesn't leave a lot of margin of error on that high E. EVH had massive hands. Always wondered why he speced such a skinny finger board.

[@CameronCooper]

EVH was of course a brilliant innovator but he certainly wasn't always right.

[@danielmonks285]

Hey man I love your vids, what was that riff at the very end of the first clip at 0:53? It’s so stuck in my head. Thanks for the vids!

[@nikospaleologos3907]

Played about 7-8 guitars at Guitar Center today, Esp Ltd was great, so was a Kramer Striker, the Schecter cr6 was fantastic. The standard Wolfgang though, had the best pick-ups and playability, I couldn't believe how good it sounded through the same amp I used for all guitars, a Katana 100 w . I'm getting one this week..

[@brownsfan7753]

Nailed that solo on Amsterdam!! Fantastic!!

[@PhilFeedback]

#evhgear

[@Mossy5150]

Amsterdam at the end was the BEST! Love that chlorine burst, you might have the prettiest one they made....

[@joedavis8481]

I just got a standard today (drop dead candy apple red) .... I've got eight fenders , strats, teles, Mustang. This neck is unbelievably sweet !!!!

[@sid3859]

Awesome Playing!! Damn! That Amsterdam jam at the end was insane!

[@butchkline6680]

Good lord, man is good ❤

[@jorgecatalanl.3735]

You are awesome!

[@shortwinger3]

They sound exactly the same. There are differences in how it's built, but if all you care about is the sound, save your money and get the standard.

[@nickyoung3130]

Again, another AWESOME video and review!!!! I love watching you play and how you make your guitars talk!!! Great, great review and advice for everyone watching.... thank you for your transparency, and keep Rockin' brother!!!! Two 👍 👍!

[@mr8ty8]

I love my standard exotic midnight blue. One of the better purchases i did in my life. I only replaced the pickups with a pRail 90 in the neck and a pearly gates on the bridge. Cause I'm not a heavy rocker but prefer blues rock. And the additional single coil adds nicely too.

[@michaelschiessl8357]

Love hearing your EVH licks..man you are absurdly good..Great video and I want both of those for Christmas...cheers

[@martinopinto6323]

This is an humbucker guitar with 22 frets, you did not show it that much but the neck pickup must sound amazing :) It's a very versatile guitar in general!

[@sontinos528]

It's wonderful to hear how you really got some serious EVH spirit in your tone and playing.

[@michaelzarp1127]

Really great video man, I seriously enjoyed your thoughts and comments on the guitars. They honestly sound amazing what rig were You playing through just out of curiosity? And I really loved your playing and tone seriously cool man. Even the little Mean Street tease!!! Cheers

[@CameronCooper]

I'm playing through a Yamaha THR30II

[@ThunderFalcon333]

EVH Wolfgang guitars demoed by Cam. Now that's a great video

[@Mek3001]

I have an Wolfgang Special MIJ, and the D-Tune system gives me a lot of trouble..... It's very frustrating.... 😐😐😐😐

[@CameronCooper]

Watch a couple of tutorials on how they're set up. I periodically have to adjust mine. Once you crack them they're not much bother. :)

[@century2077]

How dare you make a standard sound just as good or better than a special, lol love, the vid and yes i have a standard based off playing them back to back ty.

[@bear5141]

I think my standard has a different bridge than the one you have I don't know what the deal is on mine I did add the d tuna to it mine is all black and it has the black Chrome hardware and it seems like the bridge is very similar to the one I have on my evh guitar like the one you just demoed in your most recent video I have that exact same guitar and I do have the roasted maple neck EVH Wolfgang like the one your playing but I know a lot of the standards have the F on the back of the headstock and mine doesn't and that I don't understand because most of them are pretty much all that I've seen have the F for fender and mine doesn't and I don't know why but I did watch your last video about the special in evh standard and I'm the one that asks a question about the difference between the standard and the special on the Wolfgang's and I do have a standard Wolfgang and then I have the evh black with the Killswitch it was the one that you've demoed on your other video

[@davespin9034]

Love watching you shred. Incredible.

[@jefferyryan7232]

Wow! Aside from the obvious great job on the comparison, you’re an amazing player!

[@CarolineViolinMusic]

The Peavey EVH Wolgang Special was tge Flat Top

[@Hiro-Fujita]

I have both models compared in this video. And I mostly agree with you. One more point, I think the frets are different. The special’s frets are probably of better quality. Both are good guitars and I really like them!

[@paulburton5150]

I have a standard in spalted maple. It is such a fun and easy guitar to play. The neck is out of this world. The only thing i would change is perhaps a slightly wider neck. But other than that…perfect guitar for very little money

[@dpajc056]

Am I the only one that thought the cheaper one (second guitar) sounded way better?!