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FenderArtist Series Eric Johnson Stratocaster Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst Maple Fretboard

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

An Eric Johnson-designed Stratocaster that pairs '57-inspired construction with Custom Shop-modified single coils and his preferred neck-and-bridge tone-control wiring.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players seeking an Eric Johnson Artist Series Stratocaster
  • Players who want a '57-style alder-body Strat design
  • Players who prefer a one-piece quartersawn maple neck with a 12 in. radius
  • Players looking for neck and bridge tone controls

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who do not want single-coil pickups
  • Players who prefer a fretboard radius other than 12 in.
  • Players who do not want a glossy lacquer-finished maple neck

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Fender Artist Series Eric Johnson Stratocaster Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst Maple Fretboard construction detail

Detail 01

Ultrathin nitrocellulose lacquer finish

The body uses an ultrathin, Custom Shop-quality nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

Detail 02

Quartersawn maple neck

The one-piece maple neck is quartersawn and has a glossy lacquer finish with vintage tint.

Detail 03

Vintage staggered tuners

The staggered tuners eliminate the need for a string tree.

Detail 04

Tone-control wiring

Tone controls are assigned to the neck and bridge pickups.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This model has Custom Shop-modified single-coil pickups.
  2. 02Its tone controls are wired to the neck and bridge pickups rather than the standard neck/middle arrangement described in the product data.
  3. 03It includes a case.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Who designed this Stratocaster?

Eric Johnson designed it with Custom Shop guru Michael Frank-Braun.

02What pickups does it use?

It uses Custom Shop-modified single-coil pickups developed through 19 prototypes.

03What is the neck specification?

It has a one-piece quartersawn maple neck with a 12 in. radius.

04Does it come with a case?

Yes, a case is included.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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