The Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard is a Fender amplifier. Close alternatives include the Universal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp and the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8. It pairs well with the Marshall Guv'nor and the Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31.
Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard
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The Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard is a Fender Custom Shop pickup assembly featuring Eric Johnson signature pickups mounted and pre-wired on a Stratocaster pickguard for drop-in installation. Eric Johnson is widely regarded as one of the most tone-obsessed guitarists alive, and his signature pickups are voiced to his exacting specifications for the clear, singing sustain and vintage character he is known for. The pre-wired format simplifies installation and maintains authentic wiring.
- vintage
- clear
- clean
- singing
- ej tonal character
- modern
- sustain
- vintage style pickups
Genres the Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
Pedals that stack with the Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
21% matchInto a transparent tone, Marshall Guv'nor brings the mid-forward it's missing
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31
Tone City
21% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 gives it high gain to fill it with
Vemuram Jan Ray
Vemuram
20% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Vemuram Jan Ray gives it medium gain to fill it with
Origin Effects MAGMA57 Amp Vibrato & Drive
Origin Effects
15% matchRun Origin Effects MAGMA57 Amp Vibrato & Drive after Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard in the signal chain, clear of Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard's own gain stage
Origin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe
Origin Effects
12% matchOrigin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini
Dunlop
9% matchDunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard gives it exactly that — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
6% matchStrymon BigSky's ambient voice goes in Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard's own transparent character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchFender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Tone City Dry Martini wants
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Universal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp
Universal Audio
72% similarityUniversal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8
Electronic Audio Experiments
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Catalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box
Catalinbread
72% similarityCatalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Tone King Imperial Preamp
Tone King
72% similarityTone King Imperial Preamp recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Engl Ritchie Blackmore Signature E650
Engl
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Pro
Fender
89% similaritysimilar tone character
ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature v2
Engl
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MK1
Hughes & Kettner
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Dual Showman (Silverface)
amplifier
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Twin Reverb Head
amplifier
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Carr Artemus Combo 1-12 Custom Tweed
Carr
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard?+
The closest matches in character are the Universal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp, the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8, the Catalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box.
What pairs well with the Fender Eric Johnson Signature Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Guv'nor, Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31, Vemuram Jan Ray — Into a transparent tone, Marshall Guv'nor brings the mid-forward it's missing.