EVH EVH Striped Series Shapes, MN White and Black

A Striped Series in the tradition of the boldest stage guitars

The EVH Striped Series SHAPES pays tribute to the radical, instantly recognizable aesthetic of the instruments that have shaped rock history. Its black-and-white painted design makes an uncompromising visual statement, in the spirit of the guitars used by Eddie Van Halen in the early 1980s, particularly during the "Fair Warning" album era. However, it is not limited to a vintage-inspired look: this electric guitar is designed as a true modern stage tool—robust, precise and ready to respond to the most physically demanding techniques.

Within the Striped Series range, this model focuses on a deliberately streamlined configuration. A single bridge pickup, a single volume control and no selector switch: everything is geared towards impact, responsiveness and an immediate connection between the guitarist’s playing and the amplifier. Its satin finishing also allows the raw, distinctive character of its mahogany body to breathe.

An electric guitar built for rock, hard rock and highly distinctive riffs

This EVH is aimed at intermediate, advanced and professional guitarists looking for a high-performance guitar for energetic rock, hard rock, classic metal, shred and expressive solos. Its EVH Modified "C" neck profile offers a natural feel, comfortable enough for powerful rhythm playing while remaining smooth enough for fast passages.

The 12" to 16" / 304.8 to 406.4 mm compound-radius maple key gradually becomes flatter as you move towards the higher frets. This design makes wide bends, legato, tapping and technical passages easier without sacrificing the comfort of chords in the lower positions. The integrated D-Tuna on the bridge is particularly useful for guitarists switching between standard tuning and Drop D during the same song.

A dense, precise tonal range rich in harmonics

The mahogany body provides the tonal foundation of this electric guitar. This wood delivers dense mids, a generous low-end response and natural sustain that is particularly well suited to powerful riffs. Combined with the quarter-sawn maple bolt-on neck, it retains a sharp attack and clear definition, even with plenty of gain.

Mounted directly into the body, the EVH Wolfgang bridge humbucker delivers a high output level, abundant harmonic richness and a precise response under the pick. It emphasizes tight attacks, punchy palm mutes and artificial harmonics while retaining enough body for singing solos. The low-friction EVH Bourns 500K volume potentiometer lets you clean up the sound quickly or adjust the gain by hand, with a smooth and responsive sweep.

The locking Floyd Rose tremolo completes this sonic and technical identity. Thanks to the locking nut and EVH tuners, it allows dive bombs, flutter and wide vibrato while ensuring excellent tuning stability. The absence of a neck pickup or selector switch reinforces the instrument’s direct character: here, every note is designed to stand out with authority.

Recommended compatible accessories

The guitar comes with an EVH Striped Series gig bag, ideal for daily transportation and rehearsals. To preserve the original performance of the tremolo and locking nut, it is recommended to use .009-.042 gauge electric guitar strings. An optional hard case compatible with this model may also be considered for touring, frequent transportation or more secure storage.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	H	Body	Mahogany
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Multicolor
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Type	solid-body electric guitar, 6 strings, right-handed	Bridge	EVH-branded locking Floyd Rose tremolo with EVH D-Tuna
Format	EVH Striped Series shape	Tremolo arm	Floyd Rose
Material	mahogany	Tuners	EVH-branded tuners
Decor	black and white painted SHAPES graphic	String retainer	Floyd Rose retainer bar
Country of origin	Mexico	Knob	black plastic
Construction	one-piece quarter-sawn maple bolt-on neck, with graphite reinforcement and scarf-joint construction	Pickguard	none
Profile	EVH Modified " C "	Neck plate	EVH-branded
Key	maple	Strap buttons	oversized
Radius	compound 12" to 16" / 304.8 to 406.4 mm	Factory strings	EVH .009-.042 nickel-plated steel
Inlays	black dots	Configuration	H
Number of frets	22 jumbo frets	Bridge pickup	EVH Wolfgang humbucker
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickup mounting	direct-mounted into the body
Nut width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm	Control	master volume
Nut	Floyd Rose R3 locking nut	Potentiometer	500K EVH Bourns low-friction
Truss rod adjustment	adjustment wheel located at the heel of the neck	Selector	none