Detail 01
Alder body
Balanced and scooped-free, with slightly more midrange than ash. Keeps the classic Strat weight and voice.
Product detailSKU #1273888000212
FenderArtist Series Eric Johnson Stratocaster Electric Guitar White Blonde Maple Fretboard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Signature Strat with a thin maple neck, three single-coils, and an alder body. For players who want a bright, articulate vintage-voiced Strat at pro pricing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players chasing clean, bell-like single-coil tone with a tremolo
- Lead work where note separation matters through gain
- Anyone who prefers a slim neck profile over a chunky one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want humbucker output for heavy, saturated tone
- Anyone on a budget — this sits near $2,900
- Hands that want a fat, vintage-style neck to grip
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
Adds snap and attack on top of the single-coils. Brighter and tighter than rosewood on the same guitar.
Detail 03
Three single-coil pickups
Clear and articulate, with quack in positions two and four. Picks up hum near lights and screens.
Detail 04
Thin neck profile
Less depth front to back. Faster for fast runs, less to hold onto for heavy chording.
Detail 05
Tremolo bridge
Vibrato and dive control, but tuning depends on setup. Changing string gauge means resetting spring tension.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Tremolo guitars need spring and float setup after any string gauge change
- 02Single-coils hum; budget for shielding or a noise gate if recording
- 03Maple boards show wear and dirt faster than dark fretboards
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for metal?
Not really. Three single-coils with a tremolo favor clean and moderate-gain tones. High gain brings out hum and less low-end punch than a humbucker guitar.
02Is the neck comfortable for small hands?
The thin profile means less depth front to back, which usually suits smaller hands and fast playing more than a thick vintage-style neck.
03Will the tremolo stay in tune?
With a proper setup, light use holds tune fine. Aggressive dive-bombing on a vintage-style tremolo will drift more than a locking system.
04What's the difference between the maple and rosewood board versions?
Maple is brighter and snappier with a harder attack. Rosewood softens the top end slightly. This one is maple.
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
5 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Alder
- Color
- White
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
- Neck Wood
- Maple
