Post by grayn on Feb 18, 2020 7:48:20 GMT
I didn't post this as a NGD because I go this about 10 days ago.
I was dubious about putting it on here, after my complete NGD & NBDs overload of the last year.
But it is a very cool guitar and some forumers seem to enjoy seeing these electrics.
Funnily enough, I tried a different Eric Johnson Strat, a couple of years ago and wasn't keen.
That one had an f-hole and a wobbly, one-ply scratchplate.
Anyway, here's my belated NGD.
Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster in Tropical Turquoise.
I've always been fond of the Stratocaster, although many seem to have come and gone over the years.
I've never sold one because I didn't like it but usually to raise cash, for another purchase.
I've had Deluxes, an Elite, metallic sparkle and even a surf green, with matching headstock.
But yet again, I found myself without one and the urge to put that right.
So this morning I went out to one of my favourite shops, to try a bunch out.
Tried an all rosewood neck American Professional, an all white American Performer, a 2nd hand Elite and even a
Parallel Universe Strat-Tele Hybrid, which I actually really liked, although in looks, tone and playability, I think
just shouted Country.
I don't think I tried a baddun, although there was quite a variety and difference in all of them.
But the Strat that really got my attention was a Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster in Tropical Turquoise.
It was 2nd hand (2018) but in mint condition, I guess the previous owner was either a collector or a bedroom guitarist.
Overall the guitar has a simple, fairly plain aesthetic, which I find appealing.
It's 2 nods to glamour, being it's bound neck, fairly unusual on a Strat. and specially engraved neck plate
The Light two-piece alder body with deep 1957-style body contours and cavities comes in "Tropical Turquoise", being
more like Daphne blue but darker and deeper in tone.
Couldn't see much evidence of actual turquoise.
Perhaps the green gets sucked out, in the tropics.
The "soft V" neck is seriously comfortable, as are the rounded binding and 12” radius fretboard.
These really helped sell the guitar.
But what elevated this model above all the others I played today, were the Special Eric Johnson single-coil pickups
with countersunk screws.
A very balanced, thick, strong tone, yet still very stratty.
Even the very vintage trem system is nicely smooth and useable.
The guitar comes with cool accessories, including a Deluxe Blonde Hardshell case, with Brown Ends and Gold Interior,
a Levy's; Woven Strap, a 15' Koil Kords white Cable and an "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover.
A cool, classy strat, for many different occasions.
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I was dubious about putting it on here, after my complete NGD & NBDs overload of the last year.
But it is a very cool guitar and some forumers seem to enjoy seeing these electrics.
Funnily enough, I tried a different Eric Johnson Strat, a couple of years ago and wasn't keen.
That one had an f-hole and a wobbly, one-ply scratchplate.
Anyway, here's my belated NGD.
Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster in Tropical Turquoise.
I've always been fond of the Stratocaster, although many seem to have come and gone over the years.
I've never sold one because I didn't like it but usually to raise cash, for another purchase.
I've had Deluxes, an Elite, metallic sparkle and even a surf green, with matching headstock.
But yet again, I found myself without one and the urge to put that right.
So this morning I went out to one of my favourite shops, to try a bunch out.
Tried an all rosewood neck American Professional, an all white American Performer, a 2nd hand Elite and even a
Parallel Universe Strat-Tele Hybrid, which I actually really liked, although in looks, tone and playability, I think
just shouted Country.
I don't think I tried a baddun, although there was quite a variety and difference in all of them.
But the Strat that really got my attention was a Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster in Tropical Turquoise.
It was 2nd hand (2018) but in mint condition, I guess the previous owner was either a collector or a bedroom guitarist.
Overall the guitar has a simple, fairly plain aesthetic, which I find appealing.
It's 2 nods to glamour, being it's bound neck, fairly unusual on a Strat. and specially engraved neck plate
The Light two-piece alder body with deep 1957-style body contours and cavities comes in "Tropical Turquoise", being
more like Daphne blue but darker and deeper in tone.
Couldn't see much evidence of actual turquoise.
Perhaps the green gets sucked out, in the tropics.
The "soft V" neck is seriously comfortable, as are the rounded binding and 12” radius fretboard.
These really helped sell the guitar.
But what elevated this model above all the others I played today, were the Special Eric Johnson single-coil pickups
with countersunk screws.
A very balanced, thick, strong tone, yet still very stratty.
Even the very vintage trem system is nicely smooth and useable.
The guitar comes with cool accessories, including a Deluxe Blonde Hardshell case, with Brown Ends and Gold Interior,
a Levy's; Woven Strap, a 15' Koil Kords white Cable and an "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover.
A cool, classy strat, for many different occasions.
Jo whoever he is.
