evh wolfgang standard question?

jclogston · Jun 18, 2015

Hi all -

So i am interested in picking up one of the newer evh wolfgang standards as i really like the neck and the forearm cut. My question is what pickups besides EVH wolfgangs fit in that route? I don't want to exchange mounts but i don't mind filing down the tabs if necessary? Any height restrictions?

thanks

jeff

jmh151 · Jun 25, 2015

Re: evh wolfgang standard question?

I have the EVH striped which has the same pickups and pickup route.

Any pickup with the short legs will fit as far as height goes.

The mounting legs on a Wolfgang pickup are rounded with 3 screw holes on each side. 2 screws are used on each leg to mount and stabilize the pickup from tilting. You'll want to try to use a pickup with the 3 holes on each leg- Dimarzio's usually only have 2- it won't stop you from mounting it, it just won't be as stable on each leg. Most modern Duncans I've seen have been using the 3 holes on each leg.

On the shape of the mounting leg- Dimarzios use a triangular tab which fits in the route with no problem. Duncans usually have the square leg, so you may have to file the mounting leg- or "foot" a little to make it fit.

GilmourD · Jun 25, 2015

Re: evh wolfgang standard question?

A short leg Duncan should fit just fine if you shave down the tabs.

DiMarzios are a little shorter, though, aren't they? You might need a spacer underneath to raise the pickup a little bit if you go DiMarzio.

Brow · Jun 25, 2015

Re: evh wolfgang standard question?

I decided to change pickups in 1 of my Peavey Wolfgang Specials and even though I used Dimarzios, the legs were still too long and were a pain to fit.

Take the advice above: get a short leg pickup!

GilmourD · Jun 25, 2015