Peavey HP 2 Moonburst NOS #252/400

The Peavey HP2 Electric Guitar is here presented in a Moonburst finish with Flamed Maple top and Peavey/Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo system. For those in the know, Peavey is the original producer of Eddie Van Halen’s fabled Wolfgang guitar. This new HP2 is a faithful recreation of the original, even utilising NOS woods from the ‘90s on the first 400 made (such as this). Beautifully built, and supplied in a premium hardshell case with certificate of authenticity, the new Peavey HP 2 electric guitar will delight collectors and players alike.

The Peavey HP 2 Tremolo in Moon Burst is now available from Merchant City Music, online and in our Glasgow store. We are Glasgow’s longest-established guitar specialist, with a reputation grounded in outstanding customer service. Every instrument we sell is subjected to a rigorous check-over and professional setup before it ships, ensuring you receive the best possible example. We offer fast and secure shipping to the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Peavey HP 2 Tremolo Electric Guitar in Moonburst - Serial number OARCBB1600257, NOS Build no. 252/400

Peavey forms an indisputable part of the EVH legend, partnering with the artist for many years as producer of his now-legendary Wolfgang guitar. To commemorate Eddie’s passing, Peavey are reviving the model, named the HP2 (HP stands for Hartley Peavey). Utilising a stunning flamed maple carved top, basswood body and birdseye maple neck / fretboard, the first of these new models are being produced as a limited run, made with NOS woods from the original ‘90s production run.

Dual graphite reinforcement bars and an easy-access, adjustable steel torsion rod provide additional strength, as does the bolt-on construction with contoured neck heel. The oil-finished fingerboard is cut from the same piece of wood as the single-piece neck, keeping the colour and grain patterns consistent. The stress-relieved lamination also adds increased stability. The HP2 has a 25.5” scale length, 22 jumbo frets and 15" fingerboard radius. The 10-degree tilt-back headstock has a 3+3 tuning machine configuration featuring Schaller tuning machines with pearloid buttons. The chrome-plated hardware finish completes the look.

The Peavey HP 2's construction and electronics work in harmony. Two custom-wound Peavey humbucking pickups supply optimal output and tonal response. They're made using a two-step wax-dipping process that provides ultra-low noise operation and resistance to microphonic feedback. The pickups are mounted directly to the body, further reducing feedback at high volume levels and enhancing response. A Switchcraft 3-way toggle switch allows selection of pickups in up, center and down configurations. Players will also find a Peavey/Floyd Rose® licensed, double-locking tremolo assembly to complete the guitar. Finishing off the guitar are two push-pull knobs for volume and tone, with the ability to split the pickups individually.