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Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster
Released in 2005, the much anticipated Eric Johnson Stratocaster has received high praises ever since. It is extremely easy to see why with all of its vintage feel and Strat appeal. This guitar was designed by Eric Johnson himself and includes many of his personal features and preferences. With a boatload of customizations, this guitar plays and feels a lot more like a custom-shop guitar than the moderately priced production-line guitar that it is. Playability and comfort are top notch as well. Features include a deep contoured two-piece '57 style lightweight alder body, one-piece quartersawn soft "V" shape vintage tinted maple neck, 12" radius maple fingerboard with 21 highly polished medium jumbo frets, extra smooth neck to headstock volute, '57 style body cavities, staggered vintage style tuners, vintage style tremolo with silver painted block and 1957 style string recess, and three special design Eric Johnson pickups with countersunk mounting screws.
Simply put...this is just a seriously, beautifully structured guitar. Combining modern necessities and high-quality components with classic Stratocaster style and quality, the Fender Eric Johnson Strat is an awesome buy. Sustain, impressive tone and pure resonance emanate from this beauty. It may just be the finest sounding Strat that Fender has ever produced. For some, its flatter 12" radius and soft "V' shape neck may take some getting used to, the Fender Eric Johnson Strat is the ultimate Strat. To find your Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster today, look to see what is available below. It will not disappoint you.
US $1,099.00
Fender Highway One Stratocaster (Upgrade)
The Fender Highway One Strat Upgrade Electric ?Guitar was released in 2006. Constructed with '70's inspired styling and contemporary functionality, the Highway One Strat is a no-nonsense beast loaded with just enough extras. Features are nice including the original alder body design, large '70's style headstock logo and shape, mahogany modern "C" shape neck, rosewood or maple fingerboard, master volume and two tone controls, set of "hot" single-coil pickups with Alnico 3 magnets, reverse wound/reverse polarity middle pickup, 5-way pickup switching system, Greasebucket tone circuit on neck and bridge pickups, and vintage style synchronized tremolo bridge.
The Fender Highway One Stratocaster Upgrade will be the perfect guitar for most players; however, a few may not find it comfortable to play in the neck area (fat neck with enormous frets). The satin nitrocellulose lacquer body finish provides this guitar with unbelievable sustain. Gives you a well-balanced tone that is warm, rich, and glassy with high gain . With a fast neck and high playability, the Highway One Stratocaster is a guitar for anyone. Not too much to look at with a no-frills appearance, but it is a Strat, and these were meant to be played, not to be put on display. Even with their superb quality, the Highway One Stratocaster Upgrade is Fender's least expensive Strat perfect for those who have craved to own the great American Stratocaster, but could not afford the high price tag. This guitar is Fender Stratocaster quality and should age wonderfully. If you look below, you should be able to find a Highway One Strat for a great price.
Gibson Epiphone G-400 SG Electric Guitar
Epiphone, owned by Gibson, made an affordable alternative to the highly sought after 1962 edition of the Gibson SG, which is known as one of rock-n-roll's mainstays since the electric guitar was first introduced. This guitar beautifully replicates the 1962 model of the Gibson SG in sound and appearance. Like its predecessor, this guitar has a lot of power, bite, unbelievable sound, and everlasting sustain. A deep, well-balanced, rich tone is versatile enough to handle many types of musics, but is best when used for hard rock or metal. No significant difference from an actual Gibson...only the price. It comes with all the essentials of the Gibson 1962 SG that have made it a legend in the guitar world. It is very comfortable and easy to play, so it is suitable for beginners. The guitar is extremely lightweight, and as the frets get lower, the neck gets thinner. This makes the fretboard very fast and very nice. The SG body style allows for easy access to the higher frets.
The Epiphone G-400 SG Electric Guitar offers many top-quality controls you find only on more expensive guitars. Features include solid mahogany SG style body, set mahogany neck, slim-tapered neck profile, rosewood fretboard, pearl trapezoid inlays, twin Alnico V humbucker pickups, chrome Tune-O-Matic bridge, and two volume and control knobs with a three way selector switch.
Favored by rock icons over the years, the Gibson SG ranks highly among classic guitars. The Epiphone simply makes the iconic guitar affordable. Playability, sound, and looks are almost exact to the Gibson SG model it was designed after, so if you are looking for a hard-rocking guitar on a budget, then the Epiphone G-400 SG Electric Guitar is a good choice for you. See what deals we were able to find on eBay below.
