The Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar is an electric guitar, currently around $1500. Close alternatives include the Charvel Model 2 (1980s) and the Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye Les Paul Custom Plus. It pairs well with the Peavey Bandit 112 and the Vox MV50-CE Rock.
Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar
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The Peavey EVH Wolfgang is a signature guitar designed by Eddie Van Halen and Peavey. Its contoured body, custom electronics, and Wolfgang pickup deliver responsive, high-gain tone. The Wolfgang appeals to shredders and hard rock players seeking Eddie Van Halen's tone.
- high gain
- responsive
- electronic
- hard rock
- balanced
- solid
- clear
- hard rock players
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - World Music
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar
Peavey Bandit 112
Peavey
22% matchFeed a high gain signal into Peavey Bandit 112 and it comes out closer to tight
Vox MV50-CE Rock
Vox
22% matchVox MV50-CE Rock takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Peavey VTM-120
Peavey
22% matchPeavey VTM-120 pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Traynor AM Standard
Traynor
21% matchThe Wolfgang's balanced, high-gain pickups are built for rock and metal, not the AM Standard's acoustic-amplification voicing, so the match here is thin.
Kustom 2.0 100 Watt 1X12"
Kustom
18% matchPeavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchStack Traynor BB115 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
21% matchStack Suhr Shiba Drive on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Xotic EP Booster
Xotic
21% matchFeed a high gain signal into Xotic EP Booster and it comes out closer to clean boost
Benson Amps Delay PT2399 Echo
Benson Amps
tonal matchInto Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar, Benson Amps Delay PT2399 Echo is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Beetronics Wannabee
Beetronics
tonal matchBeetronics Wannabee is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar gives it exactly that
Laney TI-Boost
Laney
tonal matchInto Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar, Laney TI-Boost is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Mooer Flex Boost
Mooer
tonal matchMooer Flex Boost is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar gives it exactly that
Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe MM
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchInto Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar, Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe MM is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
MXR Double Down
MXR
tonal matchPeavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform MXR Double Down wants
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar?+
The closest matches in character are the Charvel Model 2 (1980s), the Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye Les Paul Custom Plus, the Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar. Budget picks: Charvel Model 2 (1980s), Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye Les Paul Custom Plus, Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar.
What pairs well with the Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey Bandit 112, Vox MV50-CE Rock, Peavey VTM-120 — Feed a high gain signal into Peavey Bandit 112 and it comes out closer to tight.
How much does the Peavey EVH Wolfgang Electric Guitar cost?+
Around $1500 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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- vs Charvel Model 2 (1980s)
- vs Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye Les Paul Custom Plus
- vs Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar