Fender Adding Eric Johnson RW, Ritchie Blackmore Strats to Artist Series
January 6, 2009
New Fender Artist Series additions: Eric Johnson RW Strat and Ritchie Blackmore Strat
Scottsdale, AZ (January 6, 2009) -- In addition to their Road Worn series, Fender's website is also now boasting a few new Artist Series Strats for 2009, including the Eric Johnson Stratocaster RW and Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster. Here's the info and specs from Fender:
Eric Johnson Stratocaster RW
There is no greater example of guitar hero Eric Johnson’s devotion to his art than his new signature model Stratocaster guitar. With singular attention to detail, the new Eric Johnson Stratocaster RW features a two-piece alder body finished in thin-skin nitrocellulose lacquer, a quartersawn maple neck with bound round-laminated 12”-radius rosewood fretboard, a three-ply parchment pickguard, pickups voiced by Johnson himself, staggered vintage-style tuners, a custom tremolo block, and four brand-new finish options, three of which (Lucerne Aqua Firemist, Tropical Turquoise and Medium Palomino Metallic) are exclusive to this model.
Ritchie Blackmore Signature
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has been creating memorable guitar riffs for decades. His deft phrasing and unmistakable tone have helped make the phrase “guitar solo” a household term. Blackmore and Fender are now proud to introduce the Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster guitar, based on his favorite ’70s model and featuring a maple neck with a graduated scalloped rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat pickups, and ’70s-style “F” tuners. Deluxe gig bag included.
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Fender
Eric Johnson Stratocaster RW
There is no greater example of guitar hero Eric Johnson’s devotion to his art than his new signature model Stratocaster guitar. With singular attention to detail, the new Eric Johnson Stratocaster RW features a two-piece alder body finished in thin-skin nitrocellulose lacquer, a quartersawn maple neck with bound round-laminated 12”-radius rosewood fretboard, a three-ply parchment pickguard, pickups voiced by Johnson himself, staggered vintage-style tuners, a custom tremolo block, and four brand-new finish options, three of which (Lucerne Aqua Firemist, Tropical Turquoise and Medium Palomino Metallic) are exclusive to this model.
Medium Palomino Metallic Larger Image | Model | | Eric Johnson Stratocaster RW |
Model Number | 011-7700-(Color #) | ||
Series | Artist Series | ||
Colors | Dakota Red, Tropical Turquoise, Medium Palomino Metallic, Lucerne Aqua Firemist, (Thin-Skin Nitrocellulose Lacquer) | ||
Body | 2-Piece, Deep Contoured, ‘57 Style Lightweight Alder Body | ||
Neck | Quartersawn Maple, Soft “V” Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish) | ||
Fingerboard | Bound Round Laminated Rosewood, 12” Radius (305 mm) | ||
No. of Frets | 21 Highly Polished Medium Jumbo Frets | ||
Pickups | 3 Specially Voiced Eric Johnson Single-Coil Pickups with Countersunk Mounting Screws (Neck/Middle/Bridge) | ||
Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) | ||
Pickup Switching | 5-Position Blade: 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup | ||
Bridge | American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo | ||
Machine Heads | Fender/Gotoh Staggered Vintage Style Tuning Machines | ||
Hardware | Nickel/Chrome | ||
Pickguard | 3-Ply Parchment, (8-Hole) | ||
Scale | 25.5” (648 mm) | ||
Width at Nut | 1.650” (42 mm) | ||
Unique Features | Extra Smooth Neck to Headstock Volute, Special Neckplate with Engraved EJ and Kokopelli, 1957 Style Body Cavities, Countersunk Holes in Pickguard for Pickup Mounting Screws, Pearloid Dot Inlay Position Markers, Height Staggered Vintage Style Tuners which Eliminate the Need for String Trees, Vintage Tremolo with Silver Painted Block and ‘57 Style String Recess (No Paint Between Base Plate and Block), 3-Ply 8-Hole Parchment Pickguard, 5 Tremolo Springs and No Back Tremolo Cover Plate | ||
Strings | Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel, Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046) | ||
Accessories | Deluxe Blonde Hardshell Case, Levy’s Woven Strap, 15’ Koil Kords Cable, “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover |
Ritchie Blackmore Signature
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has been creating memorable guitar riffs for decades. His deft phrasing and unmistakable tone have helped make the phrase “guitar solo” a household term. Blackmore and Fender are now proud to introduce the Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster guitar, based on his favorite ’70s model and featuring a maple neck with a graduated scalloped rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat pickups, and ’70s-style “F” tuners. Deluxe gig bag included.
Larger Image | Model | Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster | |
Model Number | 013-9010-(305) | ||
Series | Artist Series | ||
Colors | Olympic White, (Polyester Finish) | ||
Body | Alder | ||
Neck | Maple, “U” Shape, (Gloss Polyurethane Finish) | ||
Fingerboard | Graduated Scalloped Rosewood, 7.25” Radius (184 mm) | ||
No. of Frets | 21 Vintage Style Frets | ||
Pickups | 1 Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 Single-Coil Strat Pickup (Neck), 1 Non-Active “Dummy” Pickup (Middle), 1 Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity Seymour Duncan® Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 Single-Coil Strat Pickup (Bridge) | ||
Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck and Middle Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) | ||
Pickup Switching | 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickup Position 3. Neck Pickup | ||
Bridge | Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo | ||
Machine Heads | Fender/Schaller Vintage “F” Style Tuning Machines | ||
Hardware | Chrome | ||
Pickguard | 3-Ply White | ||
Scale | 25.5” (648 mm) | ||
Width at Nut | 1.650” (42 mm) | ||
Unique Features | Ritchie Blackmore Signature on Front of Headstock, Flush Mounted Dunlop Straplocks, Large ‘70s Style Headstock, ‘70s Style Decal, Bullet Truss Rod Adjustment Nut, 3-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt™ Neck Adjustment, Pearloid Dot Position Inlays, Black Plastic Knobs, Pickup Covers, Tremolo and Switch Tips, Synthetic Bone Nut | ||
Strings | Fender Super Bullets® 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), | ||
Accessories | Deluxe Gig Bag |
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