The EVH Striped Series Shark Model Is Here
After years of requests, EVH has finally added the revered EVH Shark model to their Striped range. This striking and eye-catching model is now available in the classic Van Halen striped aesthetic and it’s bound to have fans eager to get their hands on one.This high-performance axe features an angular ash body that is paired with a rock-solid set maple neck, carved to a comfortable modified “C” profile. The neck also features a “hockey stick” headstock and the same striped paint job on the back, while the fast-playing 12”-16” compound radius Pau Ferro fingerboard has 22 jumbo frets and white dot inlays.The Shark is also fitted with custom designed EVH Wolfgang® alnico 2 Humbucker bridge and neck pickups, delivering the ideal amount of power and articulation with sweet sustain and thick chunky rhythms in a perfectly balanced EQ curve. Adding to the unique style of this instrument, the bridge pickup features parchment bobbins with metal braid wire, while the neck pickup features black bobbins with metal braid wire.[gallery type="rectangular" ids="https://wallofsoundau.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EVH-Striped-Shark-1.png|,https://wallofsoundau.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EVH-Striped-Shark-2.png|,https://wallofsoundau.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EVH-Striped-Shark-3.png|"]A low-friction volume knob with treble bleed provides for unmatched performance and even-volume tapering for the smoothest volume swells, while a chrome-plated solid-brass harmonica bridge provides massive attack, presence and sustain.In addition to its instantly recognizable Burgundy with Silver Stripes paint job, the Shark boasts other eye-catching features including black numbered speed knobs, three-way toggle switch housed on a brass mounting plate, brass nut, gold and chrome custom EVH-stamped Gotoh® tuners and chrome eye hooks with turnbuckles.Look, this guitar certainly isn’t for everyone but it’s also rad to see EVH honouring Eddie’s legacy in the best possible way. Make sure you head to your nearest EVH dealer and get your hands on one of the Shark’s ASAP as it is bound to be an absolute dream to please.
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