Niebuell, Germany
About this listing
I am offering here a Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster RW from 2011, a manufactured in Corona, California (USA), signature model of the elite guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson from the Artist Series featuring a resonant alder body (weighing only 3.45kg!), bolt-on one-piece quartersawn maple neck with Soft V neck profile and 42mm bone nut, bound rosewood fingerboard (!) featuring pearl dot inlays and 21 medium jumbo frets, three super-hot Fender Specially Voiced Eric Johnson singlecoil pickups, as well as Fender American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge in a radiant Dakota Red high-gloss nitrocellulose finish with parchment-colored pickguard in excellent collector’s condition, including Fender G&G luxury hardshell case, manufacturer’s paperwork, and a professional setup with 10-46 Elixir Optiweb strings.The guitar was developed according to Eric Johnson’s vision and specifications in collaboration with Fender Custom Shop guru Michael Frank-Braun and was first unveiled in 2005. Based on a ’57 Strat, this beautiful Strat combines many vintage details with modern electronics, resulting in a uniquely hot sound paired with fantastic playability. Particularly noteworthy are the pickups wound at the Fender Custom Shop according to Johnson’s specifications, the one-piece maple neck with a soft V-shaped profile, a bound rosewood fingerboard with a 12-inch radius, and the ultra-thin Custom Shop-quality nitrocellulose lacquer finish, which results in outstanding resonance.According to the story, as many as 19 different prototype pickups were produced for this guitar before Johnson found the tone he was looking for. The single-coil pickups wound in the Custom Shop use a new wire material and a new winding technique for the magnets, giving them a unique sound approved by Eric Johnson. Johnson and Braun also implemented one of Eric’s most famous Strat modifications by wiring the tone controls to the neck and bridge pickups, rather than the standard neck/middle-tone configuration found on most Strats.A sound sample of the model can be found above at the end of the photo gallery.In terms of playability, the soft V-shaped neck profile with its rosewood fretboard edged in cream binding feels great in the hand right away and allows for smooth playability across the 21 medium jumbo frets.Visually, the guitar impresses with a timeless, classic look, where the Dakota Red nitro finish complements the parchment-colored pickguard and matching plastic parts aesthetically.In short, an incredible signature Strat on par with the Fender Custom Shop, combining perfection in playability, tone, and appearance—and it’s also comparatively affordable.Technical Specifications:Origin: Corona, CA, USAYear of Manufacture: 2011Body: ‘57 Lightweight Alder Body, Deep ContouredNeck: One-piece quartersawn maple neck, bolt-onNeck Profile: Soft VFingerboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays, boundFretboard radius: 12"Frets: 21, medium jumboNut: 42 mm, bonePickups: 3x Fender USA Specially Voiced Eric Johnson single-coil pickupsElectronics: 5-way switch, 1x volume & 2x tone controlsTuners: Fender American Vintage Style staggeredBridge: Fender US Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo with curved steel saddles and ash tray bridge coverHardware: Nickel/ChromePickguard: Parchment, three-plyFinish: Dakota Red high-gloss, nitrocelluloseScale length: 648mmWeight: 3.45kgSerial No.: EJ08252Includes Fender G&G Blonde Tolex deluxe hardshell case, manufacturer’s paperwork, case candyThis Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster in Dakota Red is no longer manufactured in this configuration and rare.This guitar is in excellent collector’s condition and is technically flawless. Visually, it shows only occasional fine wear (see photos). The frets are practically flawless.The instrument has been professionally set up with 10-46 Elixir Optiweb strings, and I (a longtime guitar teacher) will ship it fully insured with DHL for €29.99 within Germany or for €79.99 within the EU. Worldwide shipping available—individual shipping costs upon request.All photos shown are of the actual instrument for sale.
PriceA$3,657.65
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