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EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa vs Schecter C-7 SGR

Reasons to Get
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa over Schecter C-7 SGR

Country of Manufacturing
Indonesia vs China
Built with higher quality standards
Decorative Top
Koa vs None
Finished with beautiful natural wood patterns
Release Year
2022 vs 2014
From a more recent year
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Type of Frets
Jumbo vs Medium
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Compound Radius
12" to 16" vs 16"
Balanced playability for chords and single-notes
Pickups Brand
EVH vs None
Pickups from a renown brand
Nut Material
Locking vs Graphite
Best tuning stability for intense tremolo usage
Strings
6 vs 7
Narrower neck and fewer strings to change
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.88'' (22.4mm) vs 0.87'' (22.1mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for big hands
Nut Width
1.625'' (41.3mm) vs 1.89'' (48mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Bridge
Floyd Rose vs Fixed
Allows intense vibratos and techniques like Dive Bombs
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 26.5'' (673.1mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone
Value Score
77 vs 72
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Schecter C-7 SGR over EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa

Type of Frets
Medium vs Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Strings
7 vs 6
Allows you to play lower notes
Number of Frets
24 vs 22
Allows to reach higher notes
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.87'' (22.1mm) vs 0.88'' (22.4mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for small hands
Nut Width
1.89'' (48mm) vs 1.625'' (41.3mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Bridge
Fixed vs Floyd Rose
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Scale Length
26.5'' (673.1mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone

Other Key Differences
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa vs Schecter C-7 SGR

Bridge Pickup
Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking vs Schecter Diamond Plus
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking vs Schecter Diamond Plus
Different Neck Pickup
Neck Wood
Roasted Maple vs Maple
Different Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Roasted Maple vs Rosewood
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
3-3 vs 3-4
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Locking vs Graphite
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa vs Schecter C-7 SGR

Body Wood
Basswood
Same Body Wood
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Switch Positions
3
Same pickups versatility
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Tone Knobs
1
Same tone control
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.79'' (20.1mm)
Same neck comfortability
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Profile Type
C
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Neck Joint
Bolt-On
Allows you to detach and swap the neck

Common Weaknesses

  • Neck-Through Build
  • Pickup Alter Switch/Knob
  • Weight Relief
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa is probably the better product overall with its final score of 72 compared to the Schecter C-7 SGR's 62 score, which is a significant difference.

The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa wins when it comes to sound, playability, build quality, value for the money. This means that it wins over the Schecter C-7 SGR in every aspect.

If you got small hands, you'll probably feel more comfortable playing the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

Both meet 4 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players. If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, you can't go wrong with either of them.

New Player Friendliness

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable shape
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners
  • Easy-to-use bridge

New Player Friendliness

Schecter C-7 SGR
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa Overview

  • From EVH's 2022 Wolfgang Standard series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Koa top
  • Basswood body
  • Baked Maple neck
  • Baked Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Special Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Wolfgang Backshape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • EVH-Branded tuners
  • Weight between 7lbs (3.2kgs) and 7.15lbs (3.2kgs)
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Schecter C-7 SGR Overview

  • From Schecter's 2014 SGR series
  • Made in China
  • 7 strings
  • 26.5"'' scale
  • 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body bridge
  • Thin C Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Medium frets
  • Schecter tuners
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Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Basswood wood pattern used for guitar building
Basswood

Basswood is a lightweight type of wood that isn't as expensive as other popular choices for guitar building. It gives more power to the mid-range frequencies. Its color can vary from pale white to light brown. Find out more about Basswood.

Woods Used in the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa

Roasted Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Roasted Maple

Roasted Maple is just maple without a finish. It's technically cheaper than regular maple, but it doesn't have any extra disadvantages because of this. The color is darker, and it's lighter weight and very stable even when there's a lot of humidity.

Woods Used in the Schecter C-7 SGR

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple
Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
Rosewood

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.

Winner: Schecter C-7 SGR.

Pickup Configuration

Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

Pickups Quality

The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa has pickups from a more specialized brand than the Schecter C-7 SGR. Its pickups should simply give you a better, fuller sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Hard Rock and similar genres.

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.

Neither of them come with some kind of coil split or pickup mod option. This makes both lacking in terms of versatility.

They both share the following switching options:

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa and Schecter C-7 SGR pickups switch and push knobs diagram
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa and Schecter C-7 SGR's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa.

Final Sound Quality Scores

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa
Pickups 90
Sustain 80
Versatility 64
Tuning Stability 85
Sound 80
Schecter C-7 SGR
Pickups 55
Sustain 70
Versatility 59
Tuning Stability 70
Sound 64

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa compares to the Schecter C-7 SGR.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa is built in Indonesia while the Schecter C-7 SGR is made in China.

Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

China has a bad reputation when it comes to building quality. However, times have changed and now respectable brands use China's cheap labor to build good instruments for a lower price. Don't discount a guitar only because it was built in China, but also expect more quality from countries like Korea.

Winner: EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa has a Locking nut. Instead of a regular nut, this guitar has a locking system that will lock down the strings at the nut, preventing it from getting out of tune. It removes one of the disadvantages of tremolo bridges, tune stability.

On the other hand, the Schecter C-7 SGR comes with a Graphite nut. It's a self-lubricating material that will allow the strings to slide over the nut without a lot of friction. It's a good type of nut if you want to have better tuning stability than with plastic, although it's not as resistant as Bone or Tusq.

Winner: EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa's brige is a Floyd Rose. This is a double-locking bridge system that allows you to perform techniques like dive bombs and pinch harmonics. The locking nut allows your guitar to stay in tune even after the most intense tremolo usage. The disadvantage is that it takes more work to change the strings and set up everything correctly.

On the other hand, the Schecter C-7 SGR's is a Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa.

Tuners

Both come with regular tuners. The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa's are EVH-Branded while the Schecter C-7 SGR's are Schecter

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

Both have a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Tie.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter C-7 SGR
  • Expensive Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa
Quality of materials 45
Features 75
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 63
Schecter C-7 SGR
Quality of materials 41
Features 50
Quality Control 55
Build Quality 49

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa Nut Width
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa Nut Width
Schecter C-7 SGR Nut Width
Schecter C-7 SGR Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Schecter C-7 SGR has the wider nut with 48mm (1.89'') vs 41.3mm (1.625''). This is a 6.7mm (0.265'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Schecter C-7 SGR, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa's Scale Length
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa's Scale Length
Schecter C-7 SGR's Scale Length
Schecter C-7 SGR's Scale Length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

The Schecter C-7 SGR has the longest scale: 26.5". The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa is only 25.5" long. This is a 1'' (25.4mm) scale length difference.

This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa Neck Profile
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa's neck profile
Schecter C-7 SGR Neck Profile
Schecter C-7 SGR's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

Both the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa and the Schecter C-7 SGR have a C-shaped neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

Fretboard Radius

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa Fretboard Compound Radius
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa's Compound Fretboard Radius
Schecter C-7 SGR Fingerboard Radius
Schecter C-7 SGR's Fingerboard radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa is the only one with a compound radius. This is a huge win because it will give you the best of both worlds: a more curved radius in the first few frets for chords, and flatter as you come closer to the body for soloing.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Schecter C-7 SGR favors large hands more than the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa.

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Schecter C-7 SGR:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa Frets Size
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa's Frets Size
Schecter C-7 SGR Frets Size
Schecter C-7 SGR's Frets Size

The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa has Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Schecter C-7 SGR's Medium frets.

Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

Final Playability Scores

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa
Bending & Vibrato Ease 70
Chord Playability 70
Solo Playability 80
Playability 73
Schecter C-7 SGR
Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 80
Playability 72

Specs Side-by-Side

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa vs Schecter C-7 SGR
General EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Koa Schecter C-7 SGR
Brand: EVH Schecter
Year: 2022 2014
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 6 7
Made in: Indonesia China
Series: Wolfgang Standard SGR
Colors: Natural Gloss Black, Satin Black
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Basswood Basswood
Bridge: EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Special Locking Tremolo Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Bolt-On
Tuners: EVH-Branded Schecter
Fretboard: Baked Maple Rosewood
Neck Material: Baked Maple Maple
Decoration: Black Dot Pearloid Dots w/Gothic Cross at 12th Fret
Scale Size: 25.5" 26.5"
Shape: Wolfgang Backshape Thin C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.88'' (22.4mm) 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Nickel Silver 24 Medium Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16" 16"
Nut: Locking Graphite
Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'') 48mm (1.89'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive) Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive) Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 3 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: None None
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 1 1