The original Evolution Bridge
Model did exactly what Steve Vai wanted it to do: kick butt and
produce serious scream. Then he wanted something a little more complex —
the same basic tone with increased headroom and dynamics, so that the
sound kills on 10 and cleans up when the volume is rolled down. With a
little less power than the original Evolution, Evo 2 balances perfectly
with the Evolution Neck Model and performs equally well with high gain
and vintage amps.
Although Steve was happy with the basic sound
of the original Evolution bridge pickup, he felt that a pickup with
similar tone and less output would be useful — particularly for live
performances. He also requested the frequency response in the 4000Hz to
5000Hz range to be reduced slightly compared to the original
Evolution® Bridge Model. The Evo 2 accomplishes these tasks by using a
less powerful magnet to reduce the pickup's power, and patented Virtual
Vintage® technology to alter the frequency response without
drastically changing the overall tone. The Virtual Vintage technology
also allows the Evo 2 to produce a very good single-coil sound when
switched to split mode.
Recommended For: Bridge position in solid body guitars.
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Ceramic
Resistance: 14.02 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2004
Color: Black
Pole Pieces: Black
Spacing: F Spaced
