EVH / SA-126 Special, QM, Transparent Purple

Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen, redefines what a modern guitar should be in the 21st century with the SA-126Special.

The SA-126 is a hybrid of a semi-hollow guitar and a solid body guitar, combining a chambered/center block solid body with a bolt-on neck, slim neck, jumbo frets, high output pickups, and other specifications known as the standard for high performance guitars. It has all the features of a classic high-performance guitar. Conceived by Wolfgang, this model was designed with versatility in mind, supporting both crushing rhythm playing and high-speed solo playing with superb tonal balance.
The SA-126 features a chambered mahogany body with an additional basswood center block for rigidity and exceptional tone. The solid-color model features a maple top, while the transparent-color model has a quilted maple top and 5-ply body binding. The mahogany neck features a built-in graphite reinforcement rod and a 12- to 16-inch compound-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and triple block inlays. 24.75-inch scale provides a comfortable and approachable modern classic-like The 24.75” scale provides a comfortable and approachable modern-classic-like feel. A spoke wheel on the neck end allows for easy truss rod adjustment.
Created by Fender's resident pickup designer Tim Shaw and the EVH team, the EVH SA-126 bridge and neck pickup offers a wide range of tones, from glassy clean tones to the ultimate drive tones that will satisfy even the most discerning of gain sound fans. The EVH SA-126 bridge and neck pickups offer a wide range of sounds from glassy clean tones to superb drive tones that will satisfy the most discerning gain fan. A three-way toggle switch located on the upper horn allows you to switch between bridge, bridge & neck, and neck pickup positions, while two volume and two tone knobs provide individual pickup control. Other features include a Harmonica bridge, stop bar tailpiece, oversized strap buttons, and keystone tuning pegs.
This model comes with an SA126 hard case with ivory-colored exterior and crushed blue velvet interior.

Body Material: Chambered mahogany body with a basswood centerblock
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck: 2-Piece Mahogany, EVH? Modified “C” Backshape
Neck Finish: Natural Satin
Fingerboard: Ebony, 12”-16” Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Frets: 22, Jumbo
Position Inlays: Triple Block (Ebony)
Nut (Material/Width): Graph Tech? TUSQ?, 1.75” (44.45 mm)
Tuning Machines: EVH? Keystone Tuners
Scale Length: 24.75” (629 mm)
Bridge: EVH? Harmonica
Pickups: EVH? SA-126 Humbucking (Bridge), (Middle), EVH? SA-126 Humbucking (Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position
3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2.
(Bridge Pickup)
Control Knobs: Skirted Black Plastic with Numbered Indicators
Hardware Finish: Chrome, Gold
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: EVH? SA-126 Ivory Case