EVH 5150Series Deluxe QM Baked Maple Pacific Drift

5150 Series Deluxe: EVH performance with Deluxe finish and stage-oriented ergonomics

The EVH 5150 Series Deluxe QM continues the line of EVH "high-performance" guitars: a 5150 design inspired by a modified Strat but optimized for modern playing. Everything here is calibrated for fast and clean playing: eased heel and upper fret access, truss rod adjustment wheel at the heel, graphite-reinforced neck, and electronics designed to respond to the slightest right-hand movement. The Deluxe designation also emphasizes a more premium presentation, with a quilted maple top under a glossy urethane finish, delivering spectacular visuals without sacrificing efficiency.

Who is the EVH 5150 Series Deluxe QM made for, and what styles suit it?

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a reliable "machine" for stage and studio, notably thanks to the locking Floyd Rose and locking nut (R3). It excels in hard rock, metal, shred, aggressive punk, and all genres requiring tight palm mutes, punchy harmonics, and aggressive vibratos. The volume control with treble bleed circuit is a real plus for managing a set: you lower the volume to clean up the sound without losing too much treble, then instantly raise it to return to dense and precise distortion. The kill switch finally offers a palette of staccato rhythmic effects without additional accessories, ideal for modern breaks and very "percussive" accents.

Tone: basswood + quilted maple, and EVH Wolfgang Alnico 2 humbuckers for a massive yet clear grain

The combination of a basswood body and a quilted maple top aims for a highly effective balance for saturated tones: basswood provides a smooth midrange and consistent response, helping keep rhythms "tight" and controlled, while maple adds definition to the attack to better separate each note, even with high gain. The EVH Wolfgang Alnico 2 humbuckers (direct mount) are designed to combine roundness and articulation: at the bridge, you get punch, pleasant natural compression, and riffs that remain clear; at the neck, the range becomes wider and singing, perfect for leads, legato, and expressive phrases. The performance-oriented electronics reinforce this logic: the "low friction" volume is very easy to manipulate for swells and instant cleans, the "high friction" tone remains stable (it doesn't move accidentally), and the 3-position selector placed on the upper horn facilitates quick changes without hindering picking.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance (especially with the Floyd Rose), stick to a 9-42 gauge electric guitar string set, like the factory-installed strings. A standard strap is compatible with the "oversized" strap buttons (wider), convenient for securing the instrument on stage. The guitar comes with an EVH Striped Series gig bag, and you can also complement it with a set of picks and a stable guitar stand for storage, without any particular compatibility constraints.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel

Body shape	5150	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Body	basswood	Truss rod adjustment	heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel
Body material	basswood	Nut	Floyd Rose R3 Locking
Top	quilted maple	Nut material	Floyd Rose R3 Locking
Body finish	glossy urethane	Nut width	1.685" / 42.8 mm
Headstock	EVH Hockey Stick	Bridge	Floyd Rose EVH locking tremolo mounted on top, with EVH D-Tuna
Neck material	quartersawn baked maple	Tremolo block	brass
Neck finish	hand-applied satin urethane	Tremolo arm	Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking
Neck profile	EVH Modified "C" backshape	Hardware finish	chrome
Neck construction	bolt-on with graphite reinforcement	Tuners	Gotoh EVH-branded
Neck thickness	0.790" / 20.1 mm at 3rd fret; 0.810" / 20.6 mm at 12th fret	String retainer	Floyd Rose retention bar
Fingerboard material	baked maple	Pickup covers	black
Fingerboard radius	compound radius 12"-16" (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)	Control knobs	black knurled with white indicator
Fingerboard inlays	black dot markers	Selector tip	black
Side markers	black	Neck plate	4 standard screws
Number of frets	22	Strap buttons	oversized
Fret size	jumbo