In2024, they will once again challenge the ‘norm’ with the introduction of theSA-126 Special, Wolfgang Van Halen’s interpretation of what a modern guitarshould be in the 21st century. EVH SA-126 Special QM Electric Guitar is thevery definition of innovation incarnate. It’s a hybrid between semi-hollow andsolid body guitar think chambered or center block solid body blended with abolt-on neck, then kitted out with features most frequently associated withhigh performance guitar brands such as a slim neck, jumbo frets and higheroutput pickups. The brain child of Wolfgang Van Halen, the instrument wascreated with versatility in mind, striking the perfect balance betweenpummeling rhythm tones and lightning fast lead runs. Here is a quick look atthe features. The all-new SA-126 features a Mahogany body that is chambered,with a basswood Centerblock added for stability and tone. Capped with a maple topon solid finishes and quilt maple on transparent finishes with 5 ply body binding,this thing emits ‘TONE’.
Construction
The neck is a 22 fret 12 to 16-inch compound Ebony fingerboard with jumbofrets and triple block inlays on a graphite reinforced mahogany neck. With ascale length of 24 and three quarters this feels like a modern classic that isfamiliar and comfortable. Finally, a spoke wheel truss rod adjustment at thebutt end of the neck for easy adjustments, on the fly. Introducing the EVH SA-126bridge and neck pickups created by Fender’s resident pickup designer Tim Shawand the EVH team, they can handle just about anything you feed them. From theelegant sound of cascading glassy cleans to a heavy bath of Overdrive to ‘Burn’that will satisfy the most discerning gainiac. Three-way toggle at the upperhorn to switch between bridge, bridge and neck, and neck pickups as well as twovolumes and two tones to control each. Other features include a Harmonicabridge and stop bar tailpiece, oversized strap buttons, and keystone tuningpegs. The SA-126 Special comes in Tobacco Burst Ebony and gold hardware.Finally, this also comes with the SA126 Hardshell case that is wrapped in Ivoryvinyl and has blue crushed velvet interior.