GUitarist454
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:laugh2: Does anyone know why Eric Johnson's Strat is so expensive? I heard that supposedly he put new electronics in it to make sound distorted all the time. No humbuckers though. :27:
Eric Johnson Signature Strat
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ErikH
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Re: Eric Johnson Signature Strat
Expensive? For a Strat like that? It's worth every penny. Play one and find out for yourself.
Whoever told you about the electronics thing is full of it. The pickups are custom wound for that guitar but there is no circuit to make it distorted all the time.
It is one of the sweetest Strats I have ever played and is the only signature Strat I'd buy next to the SRV Strat.
Expensive? For a Strat like that? It's worth every penny. Play one and find out for yourself.
Whoever told you about the electronics thing is full of it. The pickups are custom wound for that guitar but there is no circuit to make it distorted all the time.
It is one of the sweetest Strats I have ever played and is the only signature Strat I'd buy next to the SRV Strat.
Re: Eric Johnson Signature Strat
From what I've heard, EJ was very strict about using premium materials and very specific specs in the guitar that he was going to be putting his name on. Additionally there was something like 9 years of R&D involved, so I would imagine they're trying to recoup the cost of that as well.
As for the "new electronics that make it sound distorted all the time"... I have no idea what you're talking about :laugh2: That strat ois one of the cleanest, clearest guitars Ive ever played.
GUitarist454 said:
From what I've heard, EJ was very strict about using premium materials and very specific specs in the guitar that he was going to be putting his name on. Additionally there was something like 9 years of R&D involved, so I would imagine they're trying to recoup the cost of that as well.
As for the "new electronics that make it sound distorted all the time"... I have no idea what you're talking about :laugh2: That strat ois one of the cleanest, clearest guitars Ive ever played.
Gunny47
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Re: Eric Johnson Signature Strat
That guitar is the only signature anything I'd ever buy. It's not like everytime you see that strat, you think Eric Johnson. The guitar is pretty much a 50s American RI strat with "better than vintage" tone, features and specs. Pickups are the only thing that I'd change on there, probably for some Antiquities or Fralins.
That guitar is the only signature anything I'd ever buy. It's not like everytime you see that strat, you think Eric Johnson. The guitar is pretty much a 50s American RI strat with "better than vintage" tone, features and specs. Pickups are the only thing that I'd change on there, probably for some Antiquities or Fralins.
Re: Eric Johnson Signature Strat
Troll? Sounds more like he just wants to learn about guitar gear.
Back on Topic. The Eric Johnson strat is worth every penny as has already been said. It's the best strat I've played, and no there is no electronic that makes it sound distorted all the time, however the wiring is different from most stock strats.
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Troll? Sounds more like he just wants to learn about guitar gear.
Back on Topic. The Eric Johnson strat is worth every penny as has already been said. It's the best strat I've played, and no there is no electronic that makes it sound distorted all the time, however the wiring is different from most stock strats.
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Well, I've got one. It's a real beauty. But it plays better than it looks. I had an Eric Clapton DVD going out in my shop on Sunday. I was just jamming along with it. I sat there thinking, man, my tone is way better than his. And I was right, of course.
One thing that is coo about the EJ, is that you'd have to know it was one to tell from looking at it. The only thing "logo-wise" is EJ's little logo on the neck plate. I like that.
I'm not a strat guy at all, or at least I didn't use to be. But, this baby is a real keeper. It's the most perfect guitar I've ever had the pleasure to pick up.
Well, I've got one. It's a real beauty. But it plays better than it looks. I had an Eric Clapton DVD going out in my shop on Sunday. I was just jamming along with it. I sat there thinking, man, my tone is way better than his. And I was right, of course.
One thing that is coo about the EJ, is that you'd have to know it was one to tell from looking at it. The only thing "logo-wise" is EJ's little logo on the neck plate. I like that.
I'm not a strat guy at all, or at least I didn't use to be. But, this baby is a real keeper. It's the most perfect guitar I've ever had the pleasure to pick up.
Re: Eric Johnson Signature Strat
I played one and want one
It's gorgeous
I will agree with some that say the finish can feel a bit sticky. Otherwise, I think it's a fret dress (not for bad quality, just my taste) and sanding (sticky finish) away from utter perfection.
I wish they offered a thinner neck option like the PRS Wide thin and Wide Fat. The fretboard is so nice and flat with a fast feel that is still traditional.
The pups have the gorgeous sizzle of A3 that remind me of pups Zhang made for me.
I played one and want one
It's gorgeous
I will agree with some that say the finish can feel a bit sticky. Otherwise, I think it's a fret dress (not for bad quality, just my taste) and sanding (sticky finish) away from utter perfection.
I wish they offered a thinner neck option like the PRS Wide thin and Wide Fat. The fretboard is so nice and flat with a fast feel that is still traditional.
The pups have the gorgeous sizzle of A3 that remind me of pups Zhang made for me.
Benjy_26
25's Nemesis
Re: Eric Johnson Signature Strat
All your posts make me think I've only played duds.
I've played 5 different ones and have not been blown away. In fact, I played 3 along with my 77 strat and my strat resonated and sounded better than the EJ's.
Should I be looking for something in particular with the EJ?
All your posts make me think I've only played duds.
I've played 5 different ones and have not been blown away. In fact, I played 3 along with my 77 strat and my strat resonated and sounded better than the EJ's.
Should I be looking for something in particular with the EJ?
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
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I love the EJ strats, and my next aquisition will be either the whole guitar or just
the incredible neck/tuners. The problem is that I'm not crazy about any of the colors, and for $600 I could transform one of mine into the EJ....well kinda.
Plus, I'll recoup $250 by selling the existing Am Series neck. The magic of the EJ strat is that neck. It haunts me because it's the best Fender maple neck I've ever had in my hands.
I love the EJ strats, and my next aquisition will be either the whole guitar or just
the incredible neck/tuners. The problem is that I'm not crazy about any of the colors, and for $600 I could transform one of mine into the EJ....well kinda.
Plus, I'll recoup $250 by selling the existing Am Series neck. The magic of the EJ strat is that neck. It haunts me because it's the best Fender maple neck I've ever had in my hands.
tone?
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Re: Eric Johnson Signature Strat
My friend went out a few months ago and got one of those suckers. It is really a beautiful guitar.
Yeah the neck was sticky but it is the Nitro that needs a bit of time. When i sprayed my neck with Nitro it took time as well. I also think that the shine increases as well with the curing time of Nitro.
Great guitars. Not too expensive either.
My friend went out a few months ago and got one of those suckers. It is really a beautiful guitar.
Yeah the neck was sticky but it is the Nitro that needs a bit of time. When i sprayed my neck with Nitro it took time as well. I also think that the shine increases as well with the curing time of Nitro.
Great guitars. Not too expensive either.
shredaholic
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Re: Eric Johnson Signature Strat
The fact that it's the only production guitar Fender are making with a true nitrocellulose finish and no catalysed / polyurethane undercoat makes it a great buy.
The fact that it's the only production guitar Fender are making with a true nitrocellulose finish and no catalysed / polyurethane undercoat makes it a great buy.
Boogie Bill
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Re: Eric Johnson Signature Strat
I played a few, and to tell the truth, I like my G&L guitars a lot better. I have several of their "Strat-style" guitars (Legacy, Legacy Special, S-500 and Comanche), and I wouldn't give one of my G&Ls for an EJ Strat.
The G&Ls have a lot of upgraded features that Leo Fender designed after he sold Fender.
I just think they are better guitars, and for way less money than the EJ Strat.
Bill
I played a few, and to tell the truth, I like my G&L guitars a lot better. I have several of their "Strat-style" guitars (Legacy, Legacy Special, S-500 and Comanche), and I wouldn't give one of my G&Ls for an EJ Strat.
The G&Ls have a lot of upgraded features that Leo Fender designed after he sold Fender.
I just think they are better guitars, and for way less money than the EJ Strat.
Bill
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Think of a basketball versus a softball. If you cut out a neck-wide thickness off a basketball, the surface would be rather flat, with just a subtle bend to it.
If you cut off that same width on a softball, the section would be very rounded.
Same thing when you're looking at an old vintage Tele with a 7.25" radius (like the softball) versus a big necked Les Paul with its 12" radius (like the basketball).
Did that make any sense?
Think of a basketball versus a softball. If you cut out a neck-wide thickness off a basketball, the surface would be rather flat, with just a subtle bend to it.
If you cut off that same width on a softball, the section would be very rounded.
Same thing when you're looking at an old vintage Tele with a 7.25" radius (like the softball) versus a big necked Les Paul with its 12" radius (like the basketball).
Did that make any sense?
