Eric Johnson Signature Series: A Legacy of Inspiration

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Dunlop continues its series of intimate portrait videos of legendary and influential musicians who have chosen to include Dunlop electronics and accessories as an essential element of their craft. We focus this time on Eric Johnson, who speaks about the things that brought him to a life a music, the emotions and opportunities that life choice has resulted in, and what in it continues to inspire him to this day.
After years of careful and detailed experimentation and one-on-one work with Dunlop engineers, Eric and Dunlop have hit upon the very specific recipe for two crucial elements of his tone: his Signature Fuzz Face and his Signature Classic Jazz III Pick. For a man who can tell the utmost subtle differences between all the things that make up his signal chain- from the feel of the pick to the age of the amp's tubes- Dunlop is very proud to present these two customized products to the public that meet up to the high standards Eric demands of all his gear.
ERIC JOHNSON SIGNATURE FUZZ FACE:
When you think about Eric Johnson, you think tone, and the tone he's best known for is his sweet, singing, lead tone. His choice for getting that tone has always been the Fuzz Face. EJ worked closely with Fuzz Face guru Jeorge Tripps to create his signature pedal. It is inspired by EJ's prized personal Fuzz Faces and is built to his incredibly strict specifications, featuring hand-selected BC183 silicon transistors (for higher gain), custom repro '68-'69 knobs, and a vintage-style hammertone finish. The result: a beautifully dynamic, expressive, and powerful pedal. "I first heard the Fuzz Face when I was about 12 and loved playing through it," he says. "It's the classic tone used by Jimi Hendrix, one of my greatest influences. No other pedal gets this type of sound. It's the pinnacle of psychedelic fuzz."
http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/eric-johnson-signature-fuzz-face

ERIC JOHNSON CLASSIC JAZZ III PICK:
To create the Eric Johnson Classic Jazz III, we laser-scanned a vintage Jazz III from Eric's collection and recreated it with the most advanced molding techniques available. The result is a Jazz III with a more refined and smooth tip, more flexibility, and a matte finish with raised logos for an incredible gripping surface.
http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/eric-johnson-classic-jazz-iii

VIDEO CREDITS:
Executive Producer: Jimmy Dunlop
Producer/Director: Joey Tosi
Editor/Sound: Max Baloian
Director of Photography/Camera: Danny Nieder
2nd Camera/Gaffer: Jim Granato

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[AAntillano]

I bet everyone is going to pause at 1:47

[hydrojsa]

@AAntillano i read the comment and then saw the video and i paused



[spectre1209]

Came here, just happened to just be listening to Vortexan.  :-)

[MrRcheek]

@hydrojsa DITTO

[Wy4Th]

i can't believe i have the same pick Eric Johnson uses...

it's just awesome..

[mapexdad]

So many legends to me are legends because of there control over their sound :-)

[seicheberlin]

in that intro you can find so much of joe bonamassa, almost like he's playing. Now i know where joe got his inspiration from :)

[rioolput123]

EJ Fuzz Face, been waiting for that for a while now ! 

[Near310]

EJ... what a boss. A man that should be admired for his guitar playing as well as his humbleness.



[nght5tlkr]

I would love to be his tech