Evh 5150 DX Baked Maple PCDR
The EVH 5150 DX Baked Maple PCDR pairs a roasted maple neck, dual Wolfgang humbuckers, and a Floyd Rose 1000 system with D-Tuna. Its included gig bag is useful, but buyers should note that a hard case is not included.
★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 5 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker
Evh 5150 DX Baked Maple PCDR Review
The Evh 5150 DX Baked Maple PCDR is a solid-body electric guitar listed at $1,222. Its specifications center on a basswood body, quilted maple top, roasted maple neck and fingerboard, two humbucking pickups, and a Floyd Rose locking tremolo system. The instrument is available in Pacific Drift, a blue finish, and includes an EVH Striped Series gig bag. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based on the published specifications rather than user reports or hands-on testing.
Body, neck, and fingerboard
The body is specified as linden, also known as basswood, with a quilted maple top. The top gives the guitar a figured wood surface, while the listed body material is the basis of its main body construction. The neck is bolt-on and made from quarter-sawn roasted maple. The fingerboard is also roasted maple, with black dot inlays and 22 jumbo frets.
EVH describes the neck profile as a modified C shape. The fingerboard has a compound radius that moves from 12 inches to 16 inches, or approximately 305 to 406 millimeters. Those measurements describe a rounder curve near the lower frets and a flatter one farther up the neck. The published specifications do not establish how the neck feels in a player's hand, so fit and comfort remain personal considerations.
The scale length is 25.5 inches, or 648 millimeters, and the nut width is 1.6875 inches, or 42.9 millimeters. These dimensions provide useful reference points for comparing the guitar with other instruments. The supplied information does not list the neck thickness, fretboard edge treatment, or factory setup measurements.
Pickups and controls
The pickup arrangement is a pair of direct-mounted EVH Wolfgang humbuckers, one at the neck and one at the bridge. A three-way switch selects between the pickups and their combined setting. The control set includes a volume knob with a treble-bleed circuit, a tone control, and a kill switch.
The treble-bleed circuit is specified as part of the volume control, but no component values or detailed circuit behavior are provided. The kill switch offers a dedicated way to interrupt the signal, though its placement and operating feel are not stated in the available information. There are no published pickup output figures, coil-splitting options, or additional switching modes to report.
Tremolo and tuning hardware
The guitar uses a top-mounted, EVH-branded Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo with an EVH D-Tuna. It also has a Floyd Rose R3 locking nut. Together, these are the key hardware details for players considering a double-locking tremolo setup. The D-Tuna is included as part of the listed bridge system; the specifications do not describe its adjustment procedure or provide claims about tuning stability.
EVH-branded Gotoh tuning machines and chrome hardware complete the listed hardware package. The factory strings are EVH nickel-plated steel in.009 to.042 gauges. String gauge is useful to know when planning a replacement set, particularly because changing gauges can affect setup requirements. The supplied details do not state whether the guitar ships with a particular tremolo spring configuration or include setup instructions.
Included items and buying considerations
An EVH Striped Series gig bag is included. A hard case is not included, so buyers who need that level of protection should account for a separate purchase. The sales unit is one guitar, and its item number is 636819. The product has been listed as available since March 2026.
On paper, the specification is a focused combination of roasted maple construction, a compound-radius fingerboard, two humbuckers, and a locking tremolo system. Its 22 jumbo frets, 25.5-inch scale, and 42.9-millimeter nut width give prospective buyers concrete dimensions to compare against their preferred guitars. Those details cannot substitute for trying the instrument, especially when neck shape, fretwork, and setup are involved.
The most important purchase checks are whether the modified C profile suits your hand, whether you want a locking tremolo, and whether the included gig bag meets your transport needs. With no customer feedback available, there is no basis to claim a particular playing feel, sound, or reliability record. The Evh 5150 DX Baked Maple PCDR can therefore be judged here only by its stated materials, electronics, hardware, finish, and included accessories.
Shipping and duties
The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.
Scores by area
Where it shines, where it stumbles
What convinced me
- Quartersawn roasted maple neck and fingerboard with a compound 12-inch to 16-inch radius
- Two direct-mount EVH Wolfgang humbuckers with a three-way switch, tone control, and treble-bleed volume circuit
- Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo with EVH D-Tuna, plus a locking nut
- Includes an EVH Striped Series gig bag
What bugged me
- No hard case is included
- The 22-fret layout offers less upper-register range than a 24-fret design
- The Floyd Rose locking system may be less convenient for players who frequently change tunings
Is it the right one for you?
Good pick if
A good specification match for players seeking dual humbuckers, a locking tremolo with D-Tuna, and a roasted maple neck and fingerboard. Also worth considering for buyers who want a gig bag included.Look elsewhere if
Not ideal for buyers who require an included hard case or want 24 frets. Players who often change tunings may prefer a simpler bridge setup.Suggested level: Intermediate
Specifications
- Color
- Blue
- Body
- Linden
- Top
- Quilted Maple
- Neck
- Roasted Maple
- Fretboard
- Roasted Maple
- Frets
- 22
- Scale
- 648 mm
- Pickups
- HH
- Tremolo
- Floyd Rose
- Incl. bag
- Yes
- Including case
- No
Up close
Watch and listen
Before you decide
Questions players ask
Does the guitar come with a case?
It includes an EVH Striped Series gig bag. A hard case is not included.
What pickups are fitted?
It has two direct-mount EVH Wolfgang humbuckers, one in the neck position and one in the bridge position.
What tremolo system does it use?
It has a top-mounted EVH-branded Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo with an EVH D-Tuna, along with a Floyd Rose R3 locking nut.
What is the neck and fingerboard made from?
Both are made from roasted maple. The neck is quartersawn and has an EVH Modified C profile.
How many frets does it have, and what is its scale length?
It has 22 jumbo frets and a 25.5-inch scale length, equivalent to 648 millimeters.
The last word from the bench
This guitar's specifications point to a feature-rich electric guitar built around a locking tremolo system and two humbuckers. The compound-radius roasted maple fingerboard, jumbo frets, and modified C neck profile provide a clearly defined set of playability features, though feel remains personal. Its controls include a kill switch, a treble-bleed volume circuit, and a three-way pickup selector. Consider the lack of a hard case and the needs of a locking tremolo before buying.
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