Eric Johnson model with string tree???

scottatjoy123 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:29 pm

Just bought a used, mint condition Eric Johnson model strat, but it has a string tree on it. I'm confused because my understanding is that the EJ models don't have/need string trees. This was an early model, 00586. Did they used to come with trees? Anyone know? Thanks

John C · **Posted:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:36 am

scottatjoy123 wrote:

Just bought a used, mint condition Eric Johnson model strat, but it has a string tree on it. I'm confused because my understanding is that the EJ models don't have/need string trees. This was an early model, 00586. Did they used to come with trees? Anyone know? Thanks

No, the EJ never came with a string tree but I do recall reading posts on the web during the first year they were out that some owners decided to add a string tree to their guitars.

nikininja · **Posted:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:50 am

Fully understandable to add a tree, staggered height tuners just don't provide enough down pressure behind the nut on their own.
It could be a replacement neck, have you had a look at the heel?

Ceri · **Posted:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:56 am

With an EJ Sig there's an easier way of verifying the authenticity of the neck. See my post on scottatjoy123's other version of this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=50098

Cheers - C

nikininja · **Posted:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:48 am

Ceri wrote:

With an EJ Sig there's an easier way of verifying the authenticity of the neck. See my post on scottatjoy123's other version of this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=50098

Cheers - C

Sorry mate I missed that, but you're absolutely correct regarding headstock thickness.

Ceri · **Posted:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:08 pm

nikininja wrote:

Ceri wrote:

With an EJ Sig there's an easier way of verifying the authenticity of the neck. See my post on scottatjoy123's other version of this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=50098

Cheers - C

Sorry mate I missed that, but you're absolutely correct regarding headstock thickness.

S'OK: it's what happens when a poster accidentally double-clicks "submit" when starting a thread, so there's two on the same subject running simultaneously. Thank goodness nobody's done that when starting a build thread: I guess that would mean they'd have to build two guitars at the same time just to keep everyone happy! :lol:

Cheers - C

Andybighair · **Joined:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:22 am **Posts:** 2175

Ceri wrote:

nikininja wrote:

Ceri wrote:

With an EJ Sig there's an easier way of verifying the authenticity of the neck. See my post on scottatjoy123's other version of this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=50098

Cheers - C

Sorry mate I missed that, but you're absolutely correct regarding headstock thickness.

S'OK: it's what happens when a poster accidentally double-clicks "submit" when starting a thread, so there's two on the same subject running simultaneously. Thank goodness nobody's done that when starting a build thread: I guess that would mean they'd have to build two guitars at the same time just to keep everyone happy! :lol:

Cheers - C

3 Is The Magic Number... :lol:

Andy

Ceri · **Posted:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:11 pm

Andybighair wrote:

3 Is The Magic Number... :lol:

Andy

You're flirting with us... :wink:

Cheers - C

PS: has anyone noticed - Nick seems to have himself a fan. Sort of... Is Knitgirl back in yet another identity?

nikininja · **Posted:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 4:39 pm

I hadn't noticed.

I'm that uptight about next week its unreal, and the boilers bust, and the dog's limping. And the other band is coming together nicely, but I can't do two....

Time to crack the scotch open and put some Motorhead on. Saw the film earlier, that bloke should be a part of the national curriculum.

tyguy · **Joined:** Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:55 pm **Posts:** 32

scottatjoy123 wrote:

Just bought a used, mint condition Eric Johnson model strat, but it has a string tree on it. I'm confused because my understanding is that the EJ models don't have/need string trees. This was an early model, 00586. Did they used to come with trees? Anyone know? Thanks

I just built two custom strats and added a string tree to each.Didn't need them "at all" but I just like the look better(looks naked without a tree and Bob Ross always thought that way in his paintings).The old style round string trees only please and not the butterfly type(yuk).

Unadan · **Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:09 am

BTW "Limping Dog" is the name of my band. Just sayin'

nikininja · **Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:30 am

Unadan wrote:

BTW "Limping Dog" is the name of my band. Just sayin'

Consider it free advertizing, any fear of a link?

scottatjoy123 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:10 pm

Thanks for the input everyone. It is an early make. March 2005 EJ00586. I took the neck off just to make sure and it's stamped EJ March 2005. It's authentic.

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