A description of how Eddie Van Halen sets up and cares for his guitar based on the EVH Wolfgang owners manual.
String Height based on the bottom of the string and the top of the 12th fret: Treble side = 1.5mm | Bass side = 1.5mm
String gauges = .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042
Neck adjustment = The space between the top of the 8th fret and the bottom of the string should not exceed .010 while fretted at both the 1st fret the 16th fret at the same time. Use a capo on the 1st fret to aid in the process.
"Dirty strings tend to have a warmer tone" - Eddie Van Halen