Eric Johnson's legendary pursuit of tonal perfection reaches its pinnacle in his signature Stratocaster Rosewood model, where every component has been meticulously crafted to his exacting specifications. This exceptional instrument showcases Johnson's unwavering commitment to sonic excellence, featuring specially voiced pickups, precision-contoured neck and body work, and a distinctive tremolo assembly that reflects decades of refinement. The guitar's nitrocellulose lacquer finish maintains the premium qualities that made original-era Fender instruments so revered, allowing the body woods to breathe naturally while developing that distinctive aged character many players cherish.
The neck construction demonstrates Johnson's attention to detail, utilising extra-strong quartersawn maple shaped into a sharp 1950s-style "V" profile that suits players with larger hands who prefer their thumb positioned over the fingerboard edge. Three specially voiced Eric Johnson single-coil pickups with countersunk mounting screws provide the foundation for his renowned tonal palette, while the elegantly bound rosewood fingerboard features a 12" radius that's considerably flatter than vintage 7.25" or modern 9.5" specifications.
Thoughtful design elements include height-staggered vintage-style tuners arranged in pairs, with progressively shorter posts from low to high strings that create optimal break angles without requiring string trees. True to Johnson's personal preferences, this signature model omits the traditional tremolo cavity cover and mounting holes, maintaining the clean aesthetic that complements its exceptional playability and tone.
- Light two-piece alder body with deep 1957-style body contours and cavities
- One-piece vintage-tint quartersawn maple neck (contours sanded very smooth) with '57-style "soft V" contour and specially engraved neck plate
- Round-laminated bound rosewood fingerboard with 12" radius and 21 medium jumbo frets
- Special Eric Johnson single-coil pickups with countersunk screws and five-way switching
- Vintage-style tremolo with silver-painted block,'57-style string recess, no paint between base plate and block, and five springs (no tremolo cover)
- Master volume, neck tone and bridge tone controls.



