The conclusion of the video: it doesn't really matter if you buy the Standard or Special. If you can play like this guy..it will be awesome 😎

Came for the guitars stayed for the insanely fast and probably the cleanest legato runs i have ever seen😊

I was considering commenting, but your brilliant EVH playing melted my face right off. Absolutely brilliant. Somehow, this made my soul feel better.

I think there were slight tonal differences, but sometimes it's just more fun to pick up a cheaper guitar and not be afraid to customise it how you want it. One problem with really expensive guitars is people start to worry about resale values.

@BigBlackBe4r

Жыл бұрын

Excellent point !

@joshwolf5377

Жыл бұрын

They’re also only about 2-300 dollars apart in price lol. At least where I live

@ollefhyr

Жыл бұрын

@@joshwolf5377 damn lucky you, the special is almost twice as expensive for me

I have two Wolfgang Specials and two Wolfgang standards and I love them. They sound great stay in tune very well and the fret boards are smooth and so playable. I wanted to get the USA model but I've heard they are no different than a Wolfgang special but far more expensive. So I'm sticking with what I have. Besides my main axe is a Jackson Adrian Smith USA Signature. Which is what I compared my EVH Wolfgang special two and I have to say I enjoy playing the EVH's just as much.

Came for the guitars, stayed for the playing. Thanks for the review but I just have to say your playing is outstanding.

It doesn’t seem to matter what you’re demoing. It’s always awesome to watch and hear you play. Outstanding!

Awesome guitar demonstration... EVH was the best at the way he played the guitar.. highly creative and a mind-blowing ability to constantly find exciting riffs and guitar chops for the songs Van Halen wrote for years... just unbelievable talent and Eddie was so fluid and smooth on the guitar fretboard when he played.. a true guitar genius

I got my Wolfgang Standard over a year ago, and I absolutely love it!!! I really like that you are able to demo these guitars in this age of online shopping for guitars, I respect your opinion!!!

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

We are all very lucky to live in this time that is true

Mad EVH skills right there! Awesome demos man, exactly the vid I was looking for as well.

Was literally just looking for a video of exactly this. Perfect timing!

perfect timing on this demo. I was just wondering if you kept that special. Glad you still have it. I got the standard in stealth black based on your reviews. Now I think I'm going to sell it to get that special. That color scheme is my favorite by far so got to get one now. Thank you for all the great content.

Awesome Playing!! Damn! That Amsterdam jam at the end was insane!

Again, another AWESOME video and review!!!! I love watching you play and how you make your guitars talk!!! Great, great review and advice for everyone watching.... thank you for your transparency, and keep Rockin' brother!!!! Two 👍 👍!

It’s a real pleasure to hear you play either of them mate. You got IT!

Great demo Cameron, just in time as Im looking to get Wolfgang. Thanks

I purchased one of these guitars based on your northern lights Wolfgang video. Always a pleasure to watch your videos and great playing as well sir. It’s now my favorite guitar.

Awesome as always Cam! I need to get one of those Specials at some point!

Phenomenal playing as always! And man, both this finishes are just downright beautiful. Rock on! :)

Thank you, exactly what I was looking for. Great content.

Your improvisation is always amazing! Hope to get as good as you one day!

Love watching you shred. Incredible.

As always love watching your videos! Especially the EVH content! Your playing is spot on! One day I can play maybe one of those licks. In the meantime I love my qm burst standard. I've done some small upgrades and additions to bring it to almost special spec. Also added a tesi micro killswitch. Your right though super comfy guitar, easily made a beginner like me able to play better then my other guitars. Keep up with the 🔥 content!

"So here's the standard and here's the special..." *casually rips absurd EVH solo* "yeah this one's better"

@martinopinto6323

Жыл бұрын

Ahahahahah true!

GREAT playing Cameron!!!!

It's wonderful to hear how you really got some serious EVH spirit in your tone and playing.

I've owned both the Special and Standard. I love my standard and play it much more. Your content is great, keep up the great work.

Great video. Your playing is fun to watch. Thanks!

Really, really enjoy your content! Love hearing and seeing you play🔥I have two WG standards and one WG Special. Both are fantastic! When Eddie passed, it hit me hard. So, at 51 ……. I said I’m going to try to learn some of Eddies stuff. I have learned some of his stuff through you. Also got the Yamaha THRii 30 wireless amp and use your settings. It is so much fun getting some of Eddie’s riffs down to at least sound half way decent. Also picked up couple stripe series as well as the Frankie. I’m just a huge Van Halen fan/nerd! Thanks again for taking time to post content. I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate it!!

@legrandgroves8560

Жыл бұрын

Did the same, in my late 50s, eddie always ruled, massive talent. Cameron cooks, unreal

@davywaddell5332

Жыл бұрын

Yep, ha ha I'm 50 too and always loved King Edward, it really did hit me hard too, a part of my from my teenage years had changed forever. I've played badly for 35 odd years but I'm more determined now to polish off my attempts at Ain't Talkin, Running with the Devil and Feel Your Love - not sure I have the talent though. Rock on guys!!!

Awesome tutorial and awesome playing as well..I have a standard and I love mine thinking of another one this video helped out a bunch. Another standard 😁keep on rockin 🤘

Wow! Aside from the obvious great job on the comparison, you’re an amazing player!

Love hearing your EVH licks..man you are absurdly good..Great video and I want both of those for Christmas...cheers

I love all Van Halen songs. That being said, you pretty much played all the riffs/songs that I wanted to see on youtube. I love those more obscure songs and think they have so many tasty riffs, licks and moments than the more popular songs. Great review too!

@SKRooU2

Жыл бұрын

yea he was playing songs you rarely hear others play. I think he is the best I have heard at covering EVH. His tone and playing is very close and precise.

Thanks for playing that Wolfgang as intended unlike all the other players on KZread, and thanks for your complete honesty!, I couldn’t justify spending 4 grand for a USA Wolfie

Your tone was very close to Eddie's. Fantastic shredding of both guitars. Thanks for the video.

@CameronCooper

2 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

bro your playing is insane. Perfect showcase!

Very interesting, thanks for the comparison!

Superb Video, Superb Playing! Thanks for this! 😎👍🎸

Man I love your playing mate 🤘I bought the Jackson sl4x after your review, it always leaves me jealous of your ability after watching one of your videos keep it up mate 👍🏼

I do love me a bit of CAM-HALEN, nicely put, not just bumping the expensive one, individuality is important and I appreciate your input. Thanks Cam 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

Not many players would have rocked "Amsterdam" when demoing any Van Halen kit. Nice.

Amazing playing!! I enjoyed the demo of both guitars. I got an unbelievable deal on a standard at Sweetwater yesterday! It sounds amazing and plays great! I’m debating on adding a D-Tuna.

Greatly appreciate your channel. You have reviewed the exact same evh guitars I'm interested in buying.

Absolutely nailed Amsterdam. Love the vids.

the Wolfgang WG Standard is beautiful, but the special also looks great!! greta video, I thought it was great how you flipped the guitar at the start of the video- great video and your playing is great!!!

I’ve had my EVH Wolfgang standard in Northern Lights (my favorite guitar of all time) for about almost a year (it’ll be a year on September 4, 2022) and it plays like a dream! I also have a Yamaha THR10X! Tones are amazing! Edit: 1 year now! :)

@mammaQ100

Жыл бұрын

I have the same color! It's a pretty cool guitar alright.

@victormahtapene2573

Жыл бұрын

@@mammaQ100 it’s my favorite finish I have!

@adamashbridgemusic

Жыл бұрын

I've got the Northern lights one too! Hands down best guitar I've ever played. Had mine for 2 years July just gone 🤘

@victormahtapene2573

Жыл бұрын

@@adamashbridgemusic wait you got rid of it??

@adamashbridgemusic

Жыл бұрын

@@victormahtapene2573 no no, i think i worded it wrong. I've still got it, but it's been 2 years since I bought it 🤣

Great video man!🤘 I have a 2014 wolfgang standard and have actually found I prefer it over the specials I have played. The neck to me feels better for some reason and the body with the contours is a whole lot more comfortable. That to me is the most important thing, since you can change the hardware if need be (although I've never had any trouble with it). Maybe being it's an earlier production model I ended up getting one that's a little better than most? Idk, but whatever the case, I love that guitar.

Awesome intro... sweet guitar tone and amazing chops

Way to go my friend somebody been practicing even more ? Super shread clean and precise!! Super impressive 👏 👌

Thank you for the show ,

Nailed that solo on Amsterdam!! Fantastic!!

I've been looking at these for a while now. Now that I know the difference I'll get the less expensive one. I can install better tuners, and I've never had a problem with the Floyd rose special. I actually prefer them. They're built to the same specs as the original. So when you do have a part wear out, you can replace it with original parts. YEAH BUDDY! 🤘 Nice demo.

@ghyslainouellet8841

Жыл бұрын

Better tuners on a Floyd type guitar doesn't really matter because u lock em at the nut.Now if this was a fixed bridge then ya better tuners is a must.Cheers.

I bought my first Peavey Wolfgang October 1999. I have noticed one difference: (when I switched to the EVH's in 2010). The ebony neck. The neck is definitely fatter, and I like it! Measure an ebony neck around the 12th fret, and a maple neck around the 12th fret? The extra girth makes it feel like driving a luxury car. Best to you Cameron; I've been watching you for years. PS: I've got the 2010 Custom Shop Wolfgang too (but with a maple neck) nevertheless you are completely correct; there is no difference in the pickup sound from foreign to custom ⚡🔌🎸🔉🔊

Thanks Cam. You just saved me a lot of money!

Owned both types, currently have a standard in Northern Lights. Lovely guitars.

Enjoyed the Frankie flex! 🤓great playing as always. I tried to do these two guitars but it was awful. Released it anyway because that’s how it rolls on the old KZread. 😜🎸

You had me at the Yngwie guitar flip guitar change lol ❤️‍🔥 Really though this is a comparison I have been waiting for thank you 🤘

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'd never seen Yngwie do that transition though

@Andrew-pk9vz

Жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper Ha no but he spins his axe all the time and also around the body as well of course lol!

I bought em both. No regrets.

My God man. Simply amazing player. Great comparison. I hope to try one soon!!! Standard!!!!!

I have a standard in the amber Quilted. Picked up a EVH FRT1000 for $125 and replaced the FR Special. The issue I had with the special is that the saddles are soft and its really easy to strip the screw holes out, even where the bar is mounted my baseplate was dented underneath, the zinc is just soft . Its not about how well it works its about how eventually you will have issues with stripped parts on the FR special. The metal is just soft and thats the problem.

I got a Stryker red standard earlier this year. Put a D tuna on it and it's been one of my main guitars for gigs and recording ever since. Absolutely awesome workhorse guitar 🤘😝

I never tried a special but have a standard for over a year and put a big L-shaped 42 mm trem block and a trem stopper and a tone-vise pitch shifter instead of a D-tuna.it's like a formula one race car,i just love this guitar it,s always in tune.

EVH line makes some fine instruments. I have a WG standard and a striped series. Both are excellent.

By far the best demo out there 👍🏻😁

@andrewlittlefield3425

Жыл бұрын

And.. flexing at the end! Cheer’s 😁

I love the swag and bite you play with yet smooth as silk buddy.

Played about 7-8 guitars at Guitar Center today, Esp Ltd was great, so was a Kramer Striker, the Schecter cr6 was fantastic. The standard Wolfgang though, had the best pick-ups and playability, I couldn't believe how good it sounded through the same amp I used for all guitars, a Katana 100 w . I'm getting one this week..

I’ve had a standard (sold it to help fund a Les Paul) and now I have a Special. The Standard plays just as awesome as the Special. I like that the Special has the D Tuna installed but that’s an easy retrofit for the standard.

I just got a standard today (drop dead candy apple red) .... I've got eight fenders , strats, teles, Mustang. This neck is unbelievably sweet !!!!

Sweet video as usual 😊I actually just got a Ziricote Standard, put an original Floyd in. It’s a bit more muddy sounding than my US model from 2009. Prefer the sound and birdseye fretboard on the US overall but Love Love that baked maple neck on the Standard and the Ziricote top is a beauty. ❤❤

Really great video man, I seriously enjoyed your thoughts and comments on the guitars. They honestly sound amazing what rig were You playing through just out of curiosity? And I really loved your playing and tone seriously cool man. Even the little Mean Street tease!!! Cheers

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

I'm playing through a Yamaha THR30II

That blue flame is sick

Phenomenal video. Great tips, and I love your playing! I have an EVH striped series Bumblebee and a WG standard, just bought a WG Special that comes tomorrow and I was wondering what the essential.differences in the standard and special were, beside the price. Thanks!

I have both models compared in this video. And I mostly agree with you. One more point, I think the frets are different. The special’s frets are probably of better quality. Both are good guitars and I really like them!

I have an EVH WG Special and an EVH WG Standard Exotic (Ziricote). I love both guitars but the Special is just a better guitar all around. My Special weighs over 1 lb more than the Standard. Both guitars sound and play great. The Standard sounds a little warmer....the Special cuts better.

Great picking💯

All I can say is WOW WOW WOW. Your playing is AMAZING

I had a 79 T-60 that I traded in on a 99 Black WG Standard carved top with Birdseye maple neck. Later bought a Transparent Red Standard carved top Hardtail, and a few flat-top Specials. Favorite was the Hardtail, should have kept it. Currently running a 90 LP Standard. Fair winds and following seas to all.

Amazing CC ~ the best I have ever heard anyone play later era EVH. got my respect brotha. I love the looks and sound of the Wolfgangs but the thick profile of the neck keeps me from buying one. I played one at Guitar Center and didn't like the playability of the neck as I prefer a thinner Jackson neck. RIP Eddie

The standard is amazing. I would take a standard over a special. There is a slight difference in neck profile... But the roasted maple neck on the standard is the best selling point and worth every penny

El "EVH sound" sera siempre el mas bello y caliente de la historia!!! Jamas podre olvidar a Eddie y su musica, la unica que, cuando mas triste y angustiado estas, te saca del pozo y te emociona hasta el alma!!!. Simplemente gracias Eddie Van Halen... Gran trabajo Cameron!!!

thanks can Cameron for postoing this video bought the satin surrg green wolfrgang special which I,m happy with but two week later new red standard wolgang standard blue mat frost guitar standard guitar and yellow taxi cab wolfgang standard blue and yellow were hard to find ,I just really like standard guitars they work for me perfect

Love your style of playing.....I think the special sounds a little more full and vivid.

Amsterdam at the end was the BEST! Love that chlorine burst, you might have the prettiest one they made....

You’re amazing brother

Got the sassafras one, love it

I really like the carved top. I hope I'm able to play one of each in the store and ideally I'll know which one after playing both

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

If you do, you'll be surprised at how similar they are

Man, I have to say, they both sound awesome. I wonder if there’s just some kind of compression in the sound when something is posted that you can’t really tell the difference. The tone on both is awesome and though I’m not sure what the specific price difference is, I suppose it’s the visual features, compound radius etc. I have several electric guitars and when in the room there are definite tonal differences, if I have enough gain on them, recorded on a phone or whatever, you can’t tell. Great video and great playing. You did Eddy stuff without copping him.

Another incredible video Cam. Do you have both EVH special and EVH standard tuned to E? I always struggle to get another one just for Eb. Thank you again for the video!

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

Yeah both tuned to standard

EVH Wolfgang guitars demoed by Cam. Now that's a great video

I love my standard exotic midnight blue. One of the better purchases i did in my life. I only replaced the pickups with a pRail 90 in the neck and a pearly gates on the bridge. Cause I'm not a heavy rocker but prefer blues rock. And the additional single coil adds nicely too.

Great chops.

I have both. Sure the Special is typically prettier to looks at; but they are both amazing guitars. Ironically both the necks on mine are slightly different. My Standard is more comfortable than my Special. I love them both.

Awesome playing......both guitars are GREAT I love my PEAVEY EVH

Fell in love with this guitar when I first heard searching for light. Still beautiful

@Tocesz

11 ай бұрын

From Edu? Amazing song!

@1xRacer

11 ай бұрын

@@Tocesz yes!

I recently got the standard in sparkle gold, and it's the most addictive guitar in my collection, great tone,great neck feel and profile, and solid tuning stability 👍🤘🙏

@milotin2755

Жыл бұрын

I have the gold sparkle as well, did you notice if any of the finish sparkle was over sprayed ? I have some glitter on the side of the neck near the neck pocket

@heavybrett-al4082

Жыл бұрын

@@milotin2755 no mine is fine, but I gave it a thorough look over in store, but as long as it don't effect it's playability, I would have brought it even if it did have little imperfections.

@milotin2755

Жыл бұрын

@@heavybrett-al4082 mines has a few imperfections they messed up a small part of the finish and then put clear coat over it and I do have a bit of excess glitter( can be cleaned off ) but overall it's a brilliant guitar, I'm not a collector it's my only guitar and if it was the last guitar I ever owned it would be perfect. Pickups are great, tremolo stays in tune ( I use it as a hard tail, no bar ) roasted maple neck is heavenly to look at and play, rounded edges on the fretboard and the body contours make this thing a dream to play. Its just a really solid, comfortable and great sounding guitar

Damn and wow!!! Cameron, you do Eddie proud!!! Now I need a Wolfgang really bad!!!

WOW - truly a great video. Apart from the two guitars, what setup are you using to get that sound? Effects, amps etc? Would love to know, thanks!

@CameronCooper

Жыл бұрын

Yamaha THR30II

I own a Special made in japan. Insane guitar. Top gear. Great comparative.

I have a standard in spalted maple. It is such a fun and easy guitar to play. The neck is out of this world. The only thing i would change is perhaps a slightly wider neck. But other than that…perfect guitar for very little money

Badass playing LOL. I really enjoyed the comparison, it's helped me a lot. Do you have the standard with Ziricote top?

@CameronCooper

11 ай бұрын

Yes. That's what that is. The WG Standard Exotic Ziricote