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EVHWolfgang Bridge Humbucker Pickup

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EVH Wolfgang Bridge Humbucker Pickup
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Bridge-position humbucker from EVH's Wolfgang line. For players upgrading a dual-humbucker guitar who want that bridge voice.

EVH Wolfgang Bridge Humbucker Pickup product detail
Product studyEVH Wolfgang Bridge Humbucker Pickup

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Upgrading the bridge pickup in a hardtail or trem-equipped humbucker guitar
  • Building a partscaster aimed at high-gain rhythm and lead work
  • Pairing with the Wolfgang neck pickup for a matched set

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Guitars routed only for single-coils
  • Players chasing clean, glassy single-coil bridge tones
  • Anyone who won't solder or budget for tech labor

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01

Bridge position pickup

Voiced hotter and tighter than a neck unit so it cuts through at the bridge, where string movement is smallest.

Detail 02

Humbucker

Dual coils cancel hum, which matters most at the bridge under high gain where noise is loudest.

Detail 03

HH configuration

Built to sit in a two-humbucker guitar, balanced in output against a neck humbucker so switching positions doesn't jump in volume.

Detail 04

Costs more than the neck version

Bridge units typically use more winding and stronger magnets. Buying both means budgeting for two separate prices.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Soldering required for most installs; factor in tech labor if you don't solder
  2. 02Check pole spacing against your bridge; wide-spaced bridges can leave strings off-center
  3. 03Pickup only, no pots, selector switch, or mounting ring included

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I buy this and the neck pickup as a set?

They are sold individually here. Order both if you want a matched pair, and expect two separate line items.

02Will it fit under a standard humbucker ring?

It uses a standard humbucker footprint. Confirm your route depth and whether your guitar mounts to a ring, pickguard, or directly to the body.

03Is it too hot for clean playing?

Bridge humbuckers push an amp harder, so clean headroom drops. Lowering the pickup away from the strings recovers some clarity.

04Do I need to change my pots?

500K pots are standard for humbuckers. If your guitar has 250K, expect a darker, softer top end.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
HH

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