In his article Magnetic: Eric Johnson meets the boys from Abilene, Michael Corcoran provides an enlightening glimpse into the early days of Eric Johnson's musical career, specifically when he gets involved with the group the Electromagnets in the early-to-mid '70s. While the EJ connection is most relevant to us guitarists, it was interesting to read more about Bill Maddox, … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson Blues Cube Tone Capsule
Boss/Roland have announced a new tone capsule for their Blues Cube amplifier that has been created in conjunction with Eric Johnson: Roland is pleased to announce the Eric Johnson Blues Cube Tone Capsule, a user-installable voicing circuit for the innovative Blues Cube guitar amplifier series. Developed with GRAMMY-winning guitarist and tone connoisseur Eric Johnson, the Tone … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson: Europe Live
On June 23, 2014 Provogue will release Eric Johnson - Live in Europe on CD and 180 gram vinyl. Europe Live was recorded in venues across Johnson's tour of the continent, with the majority of the album capturing his appearance at Amsterdam's Melkweg along with selections from two dates in Germany at Die Kantine in Köln and Bochum Zeche and the Paris show at New Morning. Each … [Read more...]
Video: Eric Johnson on the Eminence EJ1250
In this video, Eric Johnson talks about the thinking and design behind his new Eminence EJ1250 guitar speaker. He also samples some of the different sounds from the speaker: … [Read more...]
NAMM 2012: Eminence Eric Johnson Signature Series EJ1250
Eminence have partnered with Eric Johnson to create the EJ1250 Eric Johnson Signature Series speaker: Eminence is proud to announce the addition of a signature 12” alnico guitar speaker developed with legendary guitarist Eric Johnson, the EJ1250. Eminence knows a thing or two about vintage tone, having made guitar speakers for the biggest amplifier brands in the industry … [Read more...]