Solo Tone

Manhattan

Eric Johnson

Guitarjazz1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (1954, vintage white, DiMarzio HS-2 bridge pickup)

AmpMarshall 50-watt or 100-watt head (likely JMP or JCM800 era) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsDiMarzio DP116 HS-2 (bridge position, single coil mode)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveChandler Chandler Tube Driver

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic Stereo Chorus

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely tape echo or digital delay)

Notes

Studio recording, 1996 (Venus Isle album). Eric Johnson is known to use his vintage Strat with DiMarzio HS-2 in the bridge for lead/solo tones on this album. Amp is Marshall head into 4x12 cab, with pedals for drive and modulation. Effects are from pedals, not amp. No evidence of Dumble or Fender amps on this track's solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and liquid lead tonewarm yet articulate highschorused shimmertouch-sensitive responseclear note separationslightly compressedsweet, expressive bendssubtle delay ambienceviolin-like phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires expert-level control of hybrid picking, legato, and phrasing, with advanced harmonic and technical demands characteristic of Eric Johnson's style.

Sources

Eric Johnson's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Eric Johnson: All About Venus Isle | Exclusive Interview - InSync Eric Johson's 'Manhattan' tone | Guitar Forum - The Gear Page

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