I first started hearing rumblings of an Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face several months ago, and then Johnson later confirmed it in several interviews. Now that NAMM is upon us, official information about the pedal has been released: 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 … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson Rig Rundown
Premier Guitar has posted a rig rundown with Eric Johnson from his Up Close tour: Johnson's rig has remained pretty consistent over the past few years, but it's interesting to see his acoustic set up in addition to his typical electric set up. … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson – On the Path
Eric Johnson is a newly featured artist in the iPad app On the Path, an app that provides lessons in various styles taught by some of the greatest players in world. In addition to Eric Johnson, you can watch lessons taught by ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro, Jackson Browne, Scott Tennant, and blues guitarist Kenny Sultan, among others. Johnson's contribution is a 68-minute … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson Up Close Tour Update
Harmony Central recently caught up with Eric Johnson while he's out on tour in support of his latest album Up Close. In the video, Johnson talks about some of the songs he's playing on this tour and some of his gear, including hints to an upcoming EJ signature Fuzz Face and Eminence speaker. The video also includes some excellent live footage. Check it out: (via the … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson Interviewed by Classic Rock Revisited
Jeb Wright recently interviewed Eric Johnson for ClassicRockRevisited.com. In the interview, Johnson discusses his latest album Up Close, the current tour in support of the album, doing session work, and his diverse guitar style: I think there are people who are better at one style than I am. I’m kind of a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to guitar styles. When I was growing … [Read more...]