EVH 5150Series Deluxe Baked Maple Black

The 5150 "Deluxe": a classic EVH focused on performance, sharpened for today's stage

The EVH 5150 Series Deluxe builds on the fundamentals that made the 5150 line famous: a revised Strat-style format, ergonomics designed for fast playing, and a clear identity geared toward saturated tones. Here, the recipe goes further with a "player-first" approach: ultra-smooth handling, efficient electronics (HH + 3-way selector), and the addition of a kill switch to expand rhythmic options. The result is an EVH electric guitar that retains the "full-throttle" attitude while offering concrete refinements for demanding guitarists.

For which guitarists and styles?

This 5150 Series Deluxe is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a truly "fast" guitar: legato, tapping, precise alternate picking, tight palm mutes, and unrestricted use of the Floyd Rose vibrato. Its stable tuning and snappy response make it a natural ally in hard rock, metal, modern rock, and any situation where note definition under gain is essential. The locking Floyd Rose + D-Tuna combo is especially relevant if you frequently switch between drop-D riffs and standard tuning parts without having to retune between songs.

A tone crafted for gain: attack, clarity, and sustain

The character of this EVH comes from a simple yet highly effective combination: basswood body + EVH Wolfgang Alnico 2 humbuckers. Basswood is known for its balanced and even response, highly appreciated in distortion: mids remain present (so riffs "speak"), attack is sharp, and dynamics are easily controlled with the pick. Add to that a direct mount pickup installation, and you get an immediate impact feel, ideal for tight rhythms and precise playing.
At the bridge, the Wolfgang Alnico 2 delivers a dense and articulate tone: perfect for thick riffs, pinched harmonics, and leads that cut through the mix without harshness. At the neck, the humbucker complements with generous saturation and very present sustain, while remaining usable for cleaner sounds when rolling back the volume. This HH configuration is designed to stay coherent at high gain levels without losing note definition.
Regarding controls, the guitar goes straight to the point: one volume (EVH Bourns 500K low friction potentiometer) for smooth swells and precise saturation level control, and one tone (EVH Bourns 250K high friction) that stays stable even during energetic playing. The treble bleed circuit helps maintain clarity when lowering the volume, useful for switching from heavy crunch to a usable clean tone without losing brightness. Finally, the kill switch opens the door to rhythmic cut effects, percussive patterns, and sharp live breaks.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original balance (tension, feel, and Floyd Rose setup), a set of electric strings in .009-.042 gauge is a safe choice, such as the EVH Nickel Plated Steel .009-.042 strings installed at the factory. A good quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable is also an essential universally compatible accessory to fully enjoy the humbuckers' output level and minimize unwanted noise.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel	Color	Black

Model	5150 Series Deluxe, Baked Maple, Black	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Series	5150 Series Guitars	Nut	Floyd Rose R3 Locking
Body shape	5150	Nut width	1.685" / 42.8 mm
Body wood	basswood	Nut material	Floyd Rose R3 Locking
Body finish	glossy urethane	Bridge	Floyd Rose EVH locking top-mount tremolo with EVH D-Tuna
Construction	bolt-on neck with graphite reinforcement	Tremolo arm	Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking
Neck material	quartersawn baked maple	Tremolo block	brass
Profile	EVH Modified "C" backshape	Tuners	Gotoh EVH-branded
Neck finish	hand-applied satin urethane (satin back)	String retainer	Floyd Rose bar
Headstock	EVH Hockey Stick	Neck plate	4 standard screws
Truss rod adjustment	heel-mount adjustment wheel	Strap buttons	oversized
Fingerboard material	baked maple	Hardware finish	chrome
Radius	compound radius 12"-16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm	Pickup covers	black
Number of frets	22	Control knobs	black knurled with white indicator
Fret size	jumbo	Selector tip	black
Inlays	black dots	Factory strings	EVH nickel plated steel (.009-.042)
Side dots	black