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In 2025, we will once again challenge the “norm” with the introduction of the SA-126 Standard.

SA-126 is the very definition of innovation incarnate. It’s a hybrid between semi-hollow and solid body guitar: think chambered/center block solid body blended with a bolt-on neck, then kitted out with features most frequently associated with high performance guitar brands such as a slim neck, jumbo frets and higher output pickups. The brain child of Wolfgang Van Halen, the instrument was created with versatility in mind, striking the perfect balance between pummeling rhythm tones and lightning-fast lead runs.

Here is a quick look at the features.

The all-new SA-126 Standard features a Mahogany body that is chambered, with a Mahogany Centerblock added for stability and tone. Capped with a maple top and masked off natural body binding for a classic and clean look. The neck is a 22 fret 12”-16” compound Rosewood fingerboard with jumbo frets and re-imagined block inlays on a graphite reinforced baked maple neck. With a scale length of 24 and three quarters… this feels like a modern - classic that is familiar and comfortable. Finally, a spoke wheel truss rod adjustment at the butt end of the neck for easy adjustments, on the fly.

The EVH SA-126 bridge and neck pickups created by Fender’s resident pickup designer Tim Shaw and the EVH team, they can handle just about anything you feed them. From the elegant sound of cascading-glassy cleans to a heavy bath of Overdrive to “Burn” that will satisfy the most discerning gainiac. Three-way toggle at the upper horn to switch between bridge, bridge and neck, and neck pickups as well as two volumes and two tones to control each. Other features include an EVH® T.O.M bridge and stop bar tailpiece, oversized strap buttons, and keystone tuning pegs.

The SA-126 Standard comes in 4 finishes. Piano Black and Satin White with black hardware, Pelham Green with chrome hardware and Transparent Wine Red w/ Gold Hardware.

Routed/Chambered Nyatoh body w/ Nyatoh center block
Standard T.O.M style bridge
Baked Maple bolt-on neck
22 Jumbo frets
GraphTech TUSQ nut
12-16” Rosewood fingerboard
Speed Vol/Tone Knobs
Thumb wheel at neck butt for adjustment
"E" hole
Keystone Peg tuners
SA126 bridge and neck pickups

General

Series: SA
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Wine Red
Country Of Origin: ID

Neck

Headstock Binding: None
Neck Material: Baked Maple
Neck Finish: Natural Satin
Neck Shape: EVH® Modified "C" Backshape
Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Position Inlays: Single Block
Side Dots: White
Number of Frets: 22
Truss Rod: EVH®-Branded with Wheel
String Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®

Body

Body: Chambered Nyatoh w/ Nyatoh Center Block
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: SA-126
Body Top: Maple
Body Binding: Masked Off Natural Body Binding
Body Material: Chambered Nyatoh w/ Nyatoh Center Block

Hardware

Bridge: EVH® T.O.M
Bridge Mounting: Secured
Pickup Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Switch Tip: Black
Hardware Finish: Gold
Tuning Machines: EVH® Keystone Tuners
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.046 Gauges)
Strap Buttons: Oversized

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: EVH® SA-126 Humbucking
Neck Pickup: EVH® SA-126 Humbucking
Pickup Configuration: HH
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

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