Witness the Journey of the All-New SA-126 | EVH Gear

The very definition of innovation incarnate, the SA-126 is a hybrid between semi-hollow and solid body guitar: think chambered/center block solid body blended with a bolt-on neck, then kitted out with features most frequently associated with high performance guitar brands such as a slim neck, jumbo frets and higher output pickups.
The brainchild of Wolfgang Van Halen, the instrument was created with versatility in mind, striking the perfect balance between pummeling rhythm tones and lightning- fast lead runs.
Learn more: www.evhgear.com/sa-126

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Eddie played a Gibson 335 for a period before the band was signed, but the rest of the band apparently gave him a hard time saying “you’re rock and roll, you ain’t Roy Orbison- either get some sunglasses or get rid of the guitar.” LOL Anyway, cool to see Wolfgang with his own!

[@Zero_thehero]

Lezbe honest here by rest of the band you really only mean one other member of the band❤😂❤😂❤

[@Spamfriedrice323]

@@Zero_theheroyup… it had to be DLR lol

[@rocktorrocks]

Pretty cool! Wasn’t the PAF from that ES-335 the very same one that went in the Frankenstrat?

[@pbosche]

@@Zero_theherohe wasn’t wrong…

[@e.l.norton]

Ed actually said in his interview with Jas Obrecht from 1980 that if he ever had a "custom" guitar (signature model) made that he wanted a 335 painted with his stripes and a Floyd Rose. He said during the interview as he was playing the Frankie unplugged, that he wished he had brought his 335 with him because he could really fly on it. Even in the 80s he was still into that sound.

[@Em_Dee_Aitch]

I still can’t believe he’s gone. He would be absolutely ecstatic over this and SO proud of all of you. Congratulations. VERY well done.

[@MonsterDog5150]

Congrats Wolf and all the guys at EVH! That Olive Drab is soooo SIKK! 🤘🏼

[@jimicunningable]

..1st one I saw too.

[@JohnnyBeane]

Congratulations Wolfgang! Can’t wait to try one! 🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Ry_Valz]

Very BEAUTIFUL design Wolfie! It's very heartwarming that you include with your father's presence in each design. I will have one of these someday!

[@chrisquinn9104]

The harmonica bridge brings it home

[@scottbabb4485]

Just picked up the Surf Green Wolfgang last night. I have quite a few pieces of EVH gear. The stuff just works! I've never been a semi-hollow type of player, but after listening to both albums and seeing Mammoth numerous times, I'm intrigued. It sounds killer. Maybe I'll convert! Peace all, and congratulations to the Wolf, Matt, Chip and the EVH team.

[@damienalvarez2957]

Semi hollow + high gain amp = pure magic. Trust me!

[@michaelsullivan1262]

Finally! Yes!!! Still hoping for a Wolfie bass!

[@tomwyant9532]

Another vote for the Wolfie bass!

[@rafaelsatriatama]

Yes would love to see the striped bass that wolfie use

[@ronknebusch257]

Made the drive to pick mine up today at sweetwater couldnt wait for delivery

[@IanR1ggs]

I love that purple top

[@lhvent]

Wolf is forging his own path.

[@shageevideo]

I recently bought a Wolfgang Special MIJ. Man I love that guitar. I need to play this one now.

[@sweethanoirose]

Love the E hole tribute! Nice job Wolfie! xo

[@smartrn1]

Purple one debuted at my show in Austin TX this year. 🤘🏻🇺🇸🎸🔥

[@jamiecairns-ir1lh]

Rest In Power Edddie we love and miss you every day

[@MegaNewsReader]

Wolf you're a wonderfully talented, thoughtful young Man. Congratulations on all of your hard work. This guitar is a paradigm shifting blend of style and function. We're all very proud of you. I know Dad is too. Atta boy

[@gianni.chiarello]

these look great!

[@eljoel89]

It's got the old style harmonica bridge. That's neat.

[@stevenjahn5956]

Amazing Guitar ❤

[@joserdiazalmodovar1898]

Very Nice and unique Guitar. It would look great with binding on the neck and a Solid Body model would be Awesome too

[@deptofdesign]

Man, I was literally for something like this and bam! Army drab is all me!

[@Yellowrose8]

My man...love it. Total respect❤

[@lhvent]

This is so good.

[@nealvillarreal4367]

Awesome 👏🏼👍🏼

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

THE LEGEND ,THE INNOVATION,THE GENIUS OF EVH CONTINUES,THANKS FOR HIS MEMORY,GREAT WORK GUYS,WOLFIE IS GREAT LIKE HIS LEGENDARY FATHER❤

[@shanefitz9648]

Those are nice the black and the green ones are pretty sharp..... The old man would be proud...

[@lhvent]

My 9 year old gteat nephew would love this guitar.

[@klacustoms]

Can't wait to try one of these out! At the 6:00 mark in video, where Wolfgang is raking behind the bridge, I can't wait to try as well but a little bit different. In some of my songs, I like to strike those notes individually to 1/16 notes like Jerry Lee Lewis. Make it sound like high keys on the piano with my right hand and use my left hand for lead and rhythm with hammer on and pull offs. Hopefully, this guitar will be something that I can use to compliment my own style.

[@chrisv924]

Awesome! ❤

[@KyleLaulo]

Anyone know what the nut width is on this guitar?

[@TheSlenderBassist]

pardon my greek, but Wolfie fucking shreds on these, I got the chance to demo one at a local Sam Ash (R.I.P.) and it obviously has such a killer tone💯🔥🤘🏻

[@evilpicklebluesband]

It would really be awsome with a trem .

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

How did he base the neck off the bumblebee if it’s buried with dimebag? Or is he talking the new ones?

[@laz288]

Love it! Curious on why the input jack is on top vs the side?

[@SirBGEJ]

Wolfgang explains this on a former video (right rundown?). The first prototype has it on the side and he asked for a change (I think because of Gibson ES335 he played earlier)

[@robcobi]

Lol, love the guitar face, we all do it! Very cool guitar. Love the purple 🙂

[@nycshelbygt500]

Today is SA-125 Day!! Congrats to #Wolfie and the #EVH Crew. Hopefully, there will be a SA-126 Striper version, and a Floyd Rose Trem option.

[@hollylewis5302]

Check your numbers @nyc

[@williammcdonaldracing]

Next evolution awesome.

[@smck20]

Are these still slated for release this month?

[@TVD1984]

Out now in various guitar shops.

[@johannesfreutel7971]

would love a less personalized version of this guitar. the overall design is pretty amazing.

[@matthewmcguire5217]

Wonder if Wolf was influenced by Tremonti while playing in his band tone wise?

[@iestynwalters7681]

Think I'm in love. Looks and sounds amazing. Great spec to boot. An instant classic.

[@tcoxy]

Has anyone found a gigbag that will fit the SA126?

[@ctsguitar]

Killer! Are these going to be available left-handed?

[@paulmarston9717]

I'd like a left handed one same colour as the one wolfgang is playing

[@ctsguitar]

@@paulmarston9717 Agreed. I really like the drab green finish. Make it happen EVH gear.

[@stonecoldval]

Hope I can afford one someday

[@travs88]

Please make a EVH Stealth 2x12 combo amp. Been waiting for years.

[@bjornvanoijen3290]

Bit expensive. But im sure a standard one will come someday

[@ivorharden]

Like Father Like Son. Eddie said he needed the wolfgang for necessity as well.

[@TobyKBTY]

It’s different yet so VH. I really, really, really want one. I guess I can let go of a superstrat for one of these

[@gkniffen]

This video made me miss Edward all over again... 😞

[@echoes_of_savages]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kevincason5309]

will these be made in mexico? or where?

[@MaximeSalmon001]

I want one so bad but can't afford for now

[@seanvanmolle7836]

When available in Europe?

[@TVD1984]

Now

[@bjorn_bennett]

Wolf seems like such a rad dude. That’s a sweet guitar also 🔥

[@recklesstoboggan]

Every time I hear WVH play on that guitar, it sounds like Billy Corgan.

[@supermanwhereareyounow3081]

Made in where?

[@cidnewman8032]

It looks and sounds nice, but I wish they’d retained the old EVH headstock. Keeping the strings straight thru the nut to the tuners can help resolve tuning issues (G string on a LP anyone?) created by the lateral force of the string in the nut.

[@skufed5150]

Alright now this need to be in left handed !

[@robertcouch9021]

If possible it would be something to see this with a Floyd Rose on it

[@vivalachewy]

Where’s the white one like he plays live?

[@WendigoSotomonte]

Wolfies playing is flawless... ALWAYS ...wtf? Haha freat guitars love the ceazy prple one .

[@ccerwin]

It’s done ✅ now “young man” you did good and proven yourself now it’s time. P.s I will take a white relic one 😉

[@middle_pickup]

The body is 1.75 inches thick???

[@Zeeawon]

i want one

[@mariorojas3724]

Price???

[@thegolfingmusician6345]

Damn I wish this was available with P90’s.

[@GuyNarnarian]

Definitely a cool axe. I'd buy this over a 335 any day. I'm sure the neck is amazing. For the price, pretty hard to beat. Especially if you don't get one with a flamed top.

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Mm mmmm, definitely some sweet toys that are must have for summer!

[@FortessofShred]

The EVH Ese'

[@MAX96MENDES]

SA-126 name is because of Eddie Van Halen´s date of birth (January 26). Also born in January.... was Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin).... ....and David Bowie...Elvis Presley......Steve Perry (Journey)... Stephen Stills... Robby Krieger (The Doors)....Pat Benatar (rock queen)....Donald Fagen (Steely Dan).... ....Dave Grohl (Nirvana+Foo Fighters).... Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne)....Mick Taylor ( Rolling Stones)... Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles).... Paul Stanley (KISS).... .... Robin Zander (cheap Trick).... Tom Keifer (Cinderella).... Phil Collins....Nick Mason (Pink Floyd drummer)....Malcolm Young (AC-DC)... just to name a few

[@OeHomestead]

Must...have!

[@setyomahendro4155]

7:55 - 8:00..WOW, That red striped guitar is excellent.. EVH should release it

[@BarryH33]

Please make a single bridge pickup version and my money will be gone. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@poesybeat]

It’s so hard to come up with a new design that doesn’t either look dumb or look too much like one of the classics. This one nails it - I could just as easily see Robert Smith playing this as any metalhead, and that tells you it has broad appeal the way the classics do. Well done.

[@jimicunningable]

HA, agree. I just dropped in, on this, my 1st visit to an EVH post because they finally made an ax my jammy, stonery old @#$ might dig. HF.

[@Yeti0312]

I'm enthralled, the sa-126 Please send me one 🙏

[@hollylewis5302]

Words fail to describe the feeling one feels in that moment at the end of a Mammoth show when all of the guys gingerly lay their guitars on the floor for that "Let's test her out" feedback in honor of the way Wolfie's pops, Edward Van Halen, would do it. And, it was done with THIS guitar. You know he is beaming with pride for you young Wolf. You have carried his legacy forward with the utmost dignity, honor and respect, better than anyone could have ever asked of you. This only goes to show the world how deep your love will forever live within your heart for him. Bravo to the entire team! Long Live King Edward! ❤🖤🤍🎸👑 May Mammoth conquer the world! 🐺🦣🎸

[@SOBRANTE409]

I've seen EVH a handful of times and he's NEVER once done that.

[@Ottophil]

@@SOBRANTE409he didnt do it live. I would think wolf knows his dad better than you do nerd

[@ronmaljak8401]

Throw us lefties a bone, EVH

[@daddyg1973]

I think the guitar is cool, for sure, and the sound demos are really good from what I've heard. It's just hard to justify $1500 for a guitar made in Mexico. I think at that price point, and given that Wolfgang is not really a household name yet, these might not sell very well right out of the gate. Just a hunch. I think it's worth waiting to see when retailers who are forced to buy EVH guitars from Fender will start listing new guitars as "used" on Reverb so they can dump them. My guess is I'll be able to get one for less than $1,000 by the end of the year with no problem.

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

If they’re MIJ I’ll get it so fast lol

[@TheFlatPancakeTheory]

Made in Mexico is more desirable than made in Korea/indo/china these days.

[@jjcollins]

The problem is it isn't $1500, they are $1800 and $1900 depending on the color. That much money for a made in mexico guitar is just ridiculous.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

​@@jjcollinsThose are legit insane prices. Even on the name of EVH that's a tough sell, but really it's a Wolfgang signature and he's really not a big name in the guitar world

[@SouthpawSatch]

Gutted there's no lefty option

[@sercastamere9853]

So essentially the Maton JH is back. Shweet.

[@senrabnad]

It would probably be a pain in the a$$ to put a Floyd Rose on SA126? It could work, but you have to put a piece of solid wood along the length of the body to accommodate for the tension, and allow for accurate fitting? Probably easier thing to do would be to employee one of those "virtual Jeff" whammy's that would probably be easier if you simply HAD to experience the whammy bar on this guitar. Kill switch would be cool though.

[@jjcollins]

I know I'm going to catch hate for this comment, but I have to say it. I was, and still am really excited for this release. I'm in awe of the purple SA-126, and truthfully do want to get one badly. The problem is when I saw the price. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it is an amazing guitar, but $1900. plus tax (over $2000. total) for a made in mexico guitar just doesn't do it for me. I totally understand and can relate to the r&d that went into it, and the fact that it is a semi hollow, which in theory is harder to make / build, but when I can buy an american made instrument for the same price or even hundreds of dollars less, it becomes a hard pass for me. I do however wish the team all the best with it.

[@jimicunningable]

OMFG, this is an import?!?!?!?!?! WHOAAA. Fendery/Gretsch rip off influence detected!!! Danger Will Robinson!!!

[@jimicunningable]

..no case too.. You're being way too nice bro.

[@Ottophil]

I like wolfie because hes not a clone of his dad like so many dorks are

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

Wolfie seems like a cool dude

[@oldskoolpaul75]

Have to agree, looks wise, not my thing, but, you can see the lineage of this guitar, you can trace it back to the musicman evh, his own design which morphed into the peavey and then with the evh brand through fender, all beautiful instruments but I personally dig the musicman, this SA guitar sounds good tho.

[@mattmadden3716]

“Perfectionism” might run in EVH DNA but it doesn’t run in the Fender USA manufacturing facility. I had a few raised eyebrows at my EVH USA Wolfgang. Just plain laziness on the builder(s). At this point I doubt there’s a production guitar that’s actually worth $5k.

[@RenatoChagasFuza]

Eddie wasn't so proud of Wolfgang for nothing

[@smeemusic]

Okay just hear me out. A full stereo 50/50 watt head complete with 2 inputs and 2 fx loop. Just sayin, the market needs something new. Something untapped.

[@ExileonBrockSt]

🇨🇦👽🎸👍🏼

[@vinnieheadache]

Make us a portable striped micro stack with preset VH tones. Turn a knob and go from eruption to unchained to poundcake to humans being etc. No computer or phone needed. Include a footswitch, and drum tracks and you will sell a trillion of them.

[@jimicunningable]

He's right you know..

[@andreaprestia8429]

I receive Sa 126 QM TP, with serial number equal to the month and day of my date of birth, with UPS, from Thomann.. Broken on the neck and now they told me I have to wait at least 6 months 😥 I hate UPS's ways, they deliver without any respect for the products, and I will have to suffer them again 🤦🏼 six months ??😭Help me..🙏

[@andreaprestia8429]

Resist Resist Resist. Changed retailer to change courier and here it is in three days. Indeed, when you pass your hand over the neck you can feel the tips of the keys but when you play it everything disappears, the neck is very comfortable and smooth. It has a good weight to make it sound good acoustically, I thought it would be bulky but it has an incredible balance, you can't feel it when worn. (see neck/body inclination). Obviously for what I used there is an infinite abyss. Amplified it has a huge and soft sound, it goes from clean to distorted with just the volume control. Wolfgang you are an absolute guarantee. 🙏

[@edhalen]

People don’t forget there are Asian made guitars which cost more.

[@ArthurDent33]

Never seen a jerry curl on a white guy

[@user-gz5yf1xy3s]

Just watching the preview that like plays before you even click on the video I see he struggles

[@Jordan-rb28]

Don't get me wrong, this thing looks cool, but I'm not fully convinced that this isn't just sort of a cash grab (though I'm not very well informed in this area right now so don't take this too seriously). I have nothing against Wolf though. Maybe I'm just being a pessimist here but that's just my initial thought at the odd combination of semi-hollow with this style of music -- just questioning it a bit, really. **On the other hand, Wolfgang, if you're seeing this, I hope you let a museum like the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, the MET, etc. put some of you & your dad's guitars (especially the 'frankenstrat') up on exhibition again!! I'm just a bit younger than you and have been wanting to see those for years, as it was your family who got me into music as much as I am!

[@JeffEstep]

Of course its a "cash grab" ...it is a business FIRST

[@johnbennett125]

You do know Wolfgang inherited everything right? Including Eddie's stake in this company. Wolf was just named guitarist of the year and is busting his ass touring on his now second record. He's been developing this since the first album. Why would he not develop a signature guitar for himself from a company he owns a large stake in?

[@Jordan-rb28]

@@johnbennett125 I know he inherited everything, as he should have. That's why I mentioned it'd be nice if their guitars/gear could be allowed to go up on museum exhibitions once again for fans around the world to see in person. He totally deserves to have his own custom gear, and I specifically mentioned in my comment that I haven't kept up with news concerning EVH or the family more recently, so what I said is pretty much just initial thoughts/impressions! No accusations here as I have no reason nor evidence to think that he's anything but a guy who's as good of or better of a person than his father was.

[@Jordan-rb28]

@@JeffEstep not sure what you meant by that but alright.

[@stratosexual1329]

Dave Grohl basically plays hard rock with a 335 style guitar. Semi hollow guitars can metal!

[@DTension]

Make a lefty, take my money.

[@mariek6993]

there is nothing "vintage" about the wolfgangs... this could be an updated version of the vintage "type" es335 that wolf was using so EVH could cover the whole spectrum.

[@TVD1984]

The Peavey Wolfgang is nearly 30 years old, not quite vintage, not that far off either.

[@HEZ63]

For me a semi-solid has to sound different, sorry! Also visually it is not my taste.

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

No one cares

[@HEZ63]

​@@sunsgettingreallow8318Time will tell. But the - at the moment - 261 likes hardly makes this fail design to a bestelller in my opinion. The other thing is, you get better sounding semi-solids much, much cheaper too. At least I do.

[@bozeeke]

Nearly 2 grand for a Mexican made guitar? Overpriced. And at that price, at least put some locking tuners on it and better nut material than plastic.

[@jjcollins]

I agree 100%, I was so excited until I saw the price. Definitely a hard pass for me.

[@r.v.9005]

The shape of the guitar is a deal breaker. So awkward and unsexy. Looks like a child designed it with crayons…