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    EVH SA126 Special QM Transparent Purple


    In 2024, we will once again challenge the “norm” with the introduction of the SA-126 Special, Wolfgang Van Halen’s interpretation of what a modern guitar should be in the 21st century.

    SA-126 is the very definition of innovation incarnate. It’s 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 brain child 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.

    Here is a quick look at the 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 top on solid finishes and quilt maple on transparent finishes w/ 5 ply body binding, this thing emits “TONE”. The neck is a 22 fret 12”-16” compound Ebony fingerboard with jumbo frets and triple block inlays on a graphite reinforced mahogany neck. With a scale length of 24 and three quarters… this feels like a modern - classic that is familiar and comfortable. Finally, a spoke wheel truss rod adjustment at the butt end of the neck for easy adjustments, on the fly.

    Introducing the EVH SA-126 bridge and neck pickups created by Fender’s resident pickup designer Tim Shaw and the EVH team, they can handle just about anything you feed them. From the elegant 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 upper horn to switch between bridge, bridge and neck, and neck pickups as well as two volumes and two tones to control each. Other features include a Harmonica bridge and stop bar tailpiece, oversized strap buttons, and keystone tuning pegs.

    The SA-126 Special comes in 4 finishes. Tobacco Sunburst w/ Gold Hardware, Transparent Purple w/ Chrome Hardware, and Matte Army Drab as well as Stealth Black w/ Black hardware. Finally, this also comes with the SA126 Hardshell case that is wrapped in Ivory vinyl and has blue crushed velvet interior.

    Specs

    Type

    Solid Body

    Colour

    Transparent Purple

    Orientation

    Right Handed

    Number of Strings

    6

    Body Shape

    SA-126

    Body Material

    Chambered mahogany body with a basswood centerblock; Quilt Maple top

    Body Finish

    Gloss Urethane

    Neck Material

    2-Piece Mahogany

    Neck Shape

    EVH® Modified C Backshape

    Neck Finish

    Natural Satin

    Fretboard Material

    Ebony

    Number of Frets

    22

    Fretboard Inlays

    Triple Block

    Fret Size

    Jumbo

    Fretboard Radius

    12-16 Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)

    Nut Material

    Graph Tech® TUSQ®

    Nut Width

    1.75 (44.45 mm)

    Neck Pickups

    EVH® SA-126 Humbucking

    Bridge Pickups

    EVH® SA-126 Humbucking

    Controls

    3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

    Bridge

    EVH® Harmonica

    Tuners

    EVH®-Branded

    Strings

    Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)

    Case/Bag

    EVH® SA-126 Ivory Case