Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Tropical Turquoise
There is no greater example of Eric Johnsons devotion to his art than his signature Stratocaster Rosewood model. With singular attention to detail, every facet of the guitar is designed to Johnsons own detailed specs, from the specially voiced pickups to the extra-contoured neck and body to the distinctive tremolo assembly and much more. Any guitarist who marvels at Johnsons breathtaking sonic artistry and peerlessly pure tone will also marvel at this especially refined model.
Features
Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
Nitrocellulose lacquer is one of the great original-era Fender electric guitar finishes, and is still used today on select instruments. Thin, porous and delicate, its a premium finish prized for sonic qualities that let body woods breathe with their true tonal character, and for an appearance that ages and wears in a distinctive way appealing to many players.
Quartersawn Neck with "V" Profile
The neck of Johnsons finely crafted signature Strat is fashioned from extra-strong quartersawn maple, with a sharper 1950s-style "V" profile (the shape of the neck in cross section) ideal for players with larger hands whose thumb extends over the edge of the fingerboard.
Special Eric Johnson Pickups
Eric Johnson is known for being meticulous about tone, and the sound of his signature Stratocaster comes from three specially voiced Eric Johnson single-coil pickups with countersunk mounting screws.
Bound Rosewood Fingerboard with 12" Radius
This instrument features an elegantly bound rosewood fingerboard with a 12" radius (the amount of curvature across the width of the fingerboard). This is notably flatter than both a vintage-style 7.25" radius and a modern 9.5" radius, and is great for bending notes without fretting out.
Staggered Vintage-Style Tuners
These tuners have a cool vintage-style look and are height-staggered in pairs, with posts that get progressively shorter from the low strings to the high strings. This creates optimal string break angles from the nut to the tuners, with no consequent need for string trees.
No Back Tremolo Cover/Screw Holes
According to Johnsons own specs, his signature Stratocaster has no tremolo cavity cover on the back and no screw holes for one.
Specifications
Format
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Body MaterialAlder
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Body FinishNitrocellulose Lacquer
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Body ShapeStratocaster
Neck
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Neck MaterialQuartersawn Maple
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Neck Binding1-Ply White
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Neck FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Neck ShapeSoft "V"
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Scale Length25.5" (648 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
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Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets21
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialBone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysMother of Pearl Dot
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Truss RodVintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
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Bridge PickupSpecially Voiced Eric Johnson Single-Coil with Countersunk Mounting Screws
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Middle PickupSpecially Voiced Eric Johnson Single-Coil with Countersunk Mounting Screws
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Neck PickupSpecially Voiced Eric Johnson Single-Coil with Countersunk Mounting Screws
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ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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Switching5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
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ConfigurationSSS
Hardware
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Bridge6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
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Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style Staggered
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Pickguard1-Ply Parchment
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Control KnobsParchment Plastic
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Switch TipParchment
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Neck Plate4-Bolt Custom
Miscellaneous
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StringsFender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
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Other FeaturesQuartersawn Maple Neck with Soft "V" Shape and Vintage Tint, Bound Round Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard, Extra Smooth Neck to Headstock Volute, Special Neckplate with Engraved EJ and Kokopelli, 2-Piece Deep Contoured '57 Style Lightweight Alder Body, 1957 Style Body Cavities, 12" Radius Fingerboard, Pearloid Dot Inlay Position Markers, Height Staggered Vintage Style Tuners which Eliminate the Need for String Trees, Vintage Tremolo with Silver Painted Block and '57 Style String Recess (No Paint Between Base Plate and Block), 3-Ply 8-Hole Parchment Pickguard, 5 Tremolo Springs and No Back Tremolo Cover Plate
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Accessories
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Case/Gig BagDeluxe Blonde Hardshell with Brown Ends (Gold Interior)
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Included AccessoriesDeluxe Blonde Hardshell Case, Levy's; Woven Strap, 15' Koil Kords; Cable, "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover