Detail 01
Thin neck profile
Less wood behind the fretboard, so fast runs and reaches feel easier, but less to hold for hand-heavy players.
Product detailSKU #1273888000474
FenderArtist Series Eric Johnson Stratocaster Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst Maple Fretboard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Signature-spec Strat with a thin neck and vintage-voiced single coils, built for players who want a fast, bright, treble-focused instrument at pro pricing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who prefer a slim neck profile over a chunky handful
- Bright, glassy clean tones and cutting lead work
- Working guitarists wanting a Strat with worked-out signature specs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a fat, meaty neck to grip
- High-gain and heavy styles better served by humbuckers
- Anyone spending under $1,500 on an electric
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Maple fretboard
Harder, brighter attack than rosewood. Adds snap and definition, especially on clean amp settings.
Detail 03
Alder body
Balanced midrange with clear highs and tight lows. The default Strat wood, neither dark nor scooped.
Detail 04
Three single coils
Clear, bell-like tones and quacky in-between positions. Also picks up hum near lights and screens.
Detail 05
Tremolo bridge
Lets you dip pitch with the bar. Also means string changes and tuning stability need more attention.
Detail 06
2-Color Sunburst
Black-to-amber burst, the earliest Strat finish style. No red in the middle band.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Tremolo setup shifts with string gauge; expect a setup after any gauge change
- 02Single coils hum. Budget for a noise gate if you play high gain
- 03Check what ships with it before assuming a case is included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the neck thin front to back or narrow?
Thin refers to the front-to-back depth of the neck profile, not string spacing. Nut width and spacing follow standard Strat dimensions.
02Does the maple fretboard need conditioning?
No. Maple boards are finished, so they don't take fretboard oil the way bare rosewood does. Just wipe them down.
03Can I block the tremolo?
Yes. Blocking the trem in the cavity gives hardtail-like tuning stability at the cost of the whammy bar.
04Is this a good first guitar?
It's a pro-level instrument at pro-level pricing. The playing feel is excellent, but the cost is hard to justify for a first guitar.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- Thin
6 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Alder
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
- Color Finish
- 2-Color Sunburst
- Neck Wood
- Maple
