Eric Johnson Thinline Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Vintage White

Year: 2018

Serial Number: EJ21003

Weight: 6 lbs, 13.4 oz

 

GRAMMY-WINNING SOUND

Bringing to life the vision of one of the most respected guitarists in the world, the Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster Thinline is the perfect marriage between a semi-hollow body and a traditional Stratocaster. Johnson is famous in guitar circles for questing for his ideal tone—liquid and articulate, it perfectly complements the playing style that earned his place in the modern guitar pantheon. In 2015 he approached us to co-design a lightweight, resonant instrument that combines the tones of his favorite semi-hollowbody guitars and his Stratocaster. Two years later, we hit the formula for tonal nirvana with the Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster Thinline.

Features

• Semi-hollow alder body and top; nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• Three Eric Johnson single-coil Stratocaster pickups
• Custom quartersawn “’57 Soft V”-shaped one-piece maple neck; 12”-radius maple fingerboard; 21 medium-jumbo frets
• Vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge and staggered tuning machines
• Includes custom hardshell case

SEMI-HOLLOW 2-PIECE BODY

We tested many configurations before Johnson settled on the lightweight capped alder body. With custom chambers and traditional Strat contours this guitar looks as good as it plays.

NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISH

The nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only lets the body breathe with its true tonal character, it also ages and wears in a distinctively personal way.

ERIC JOHNSON SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS

Fender's R&D engineers worked closely with Johnson to craft the perfect pickups for his uniquely articulate sound. Carefully blending our legacy with EJ's discerning sonic tastes, these Stratocaster pickups are a key element of his tone.

CUSTOM ERIC JOHNSON NECK

The thick “Soft V”-shaped neck slightly smooths the sharpness of a “V” profile, rounding it out so it’s more comfortable for rhythm and lead playing.

STAGGERED VINTAGE-STYLE TUNING MACHINES

Not only do these tuning machines have a cool vintage look, they also create optimal string break angle at the nut, removing the need for string trees.

NO REAR TREMOLO COVER

Matching Johnson’s own specs, his signature Stratocaster has no tremolo cavity cover on the back and no screw holes for one.

Body

• Body Material
  Semi-Hollow Alder
• Body Finish
  Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape
  Stratocaster®

Neck

• Neck Material
  Maple
• Neck Finish
  Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape
  Soft "V"
• Scale Length
  25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material
  Maple
• Fingerboard Radius
  12" (305 mm)
• Number of Frets
  21
• Fret Size
  Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material
  Bone
• Nut Width
  1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays
  Black Dots
• Truss Rod
  Vintage-Style
• Truss Rod Nut
  Vintage-Style Slotted

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup
  Specially Voiced Eric Johnson Single-Coil with Countersunk Mounting Screws
• Middle Pickup
  Specially Voiced Eric Johnson Single-Coil with Countersunk Mounting Screws
• Neck Pickup
  Specially Voiced Eric Johnson Single-Coil with Countersunk Mounting Screws
• Controls
  Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
• Switching
  5-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
• Configuration
  SSS

Hardware

• Bridge
  6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Hardware Finish
  Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines
  Vintage-Style Staggered
• Pickguard
  1-Ply Parchment
• Control Knobs
  Aged White
• Switch Tip
  Aged White
• Neck Plate
  4-Bolt

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