Eric Johnson – Ah Via Musicom album cover

Eric Johnson – Ah Via Musicom

Album 1990

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1990 album Ah Via Musicom.

Music from Ah Via Musicom

Gear Used On Ah Via Musicom

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Eric Johnson – Ah Via Musicom (1990). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Music Accessories used by Eric Johnson on Ah Via Musicom

Straps & Strap Locks

Fender Eric Johnson "The Walter" Signature Strap

Avg price: $20.54

In the rig rundown his f hole strat has the fender EJ sig strap

Other Gear used by Eric Johnson on Ah Via Musicom

Electric Guitar Pickups

DiMarzio DP116 HS-2

Avg price: $82.25

In the rig rundow Eric Johnson shares that he used a DiMarzio HS-2 in his 54 strat on the Ah Via Musicom record and to retain the album tone he installed one in his Vintage White F-Hole signicture strat.

Effects Pedals used by Eric Johnson on Ah Via Musicom

Overdrive Effects Pedals

Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Avg price: $157.85

At 13:48, Eric talks about using a Tube Screamer into his 60's Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face. He doesn't actually say "TS808" but anyone who know's Tube Screamers can recognize that it is an original Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer.

Fuzz Effects Pedals

Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face

Avg price: $870.50

In a Premier Guitar YouTube video, Eric Johnson discusses his pedalboard for the 'Ah Via Musicom' anniversary tour, where he uses a red Dallas Arbiter England original Fuzz Face from the late '60s. The classic Fuzz Face is confirmed as part of his setup between 03:20 and 03:30 in the interview.

Guitars used by Eric Johnson on Ah Via Musicom

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson Virginia Stratocaster

Avg price: $2,796.60

Eric Johnson already had his 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster® when he recorded Tones* and the Platinum Ah Via Musicom**, groundbreaking albums that made him a hero to music fans and guitarists alike. To this day, Eric continues to release brilliant music, tour constantly and is, to the electric guitar community, a savant and widely followed tastemaker. In 2020, for the first time, Eric's 1954 Virginia Stratocaster will be replicated by both Fender Custom Shop and the Fender Corona Production line in limited numbers. With its rare rift/quartersawn sassafras body, lacquer finish, custom wiring and more, the Eric Johnson 1954 Virginia Stratocaster will thrill players and collectors alike with its distinctive look and exceptional tone.