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NICK JOHNSTON TRADITIONAL w/ Wenge Neck

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Designed with the discerning musician in mind, the NICK JOHNSTON TRADITIONAL w/ Wenge Neck is a solid body electric guitar that combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability. This guitar stands out with its wenge neck, known for its durability and distinct grain, providing a smooth and resonant playing experience. Its traditional double-cutaway body design offers excellent access to higher frets, making it a versatile choice for both rhythm and lead guitarists.

The pickups are custom-voiced single coils, delivering a crisp, articulate sound that retains warmth and clarity across a range of styles. The 22-fret fingerboard is crafted from high-quality ebony, adding a touch of luxury and enhancing tonal response. With a comfortable C-shaped neck profile, this guitar is designed for players who appreciate a classic feel with modern enhancements.

Whether you're playing in a studio setting or a live performance, the NICK JOHNSTON TRADITIONAL w/ Wenge Neck offers reliability and exceptional tone. Its vintage-style tremolo bridge allows for expressive pitch bends without compromising tuning stability, a testament to its thoughtful construction. From blues to rock, this guitar is a versatile workhorse ready to meet the demands of any genre.

Key Features:

Solid body electric guitar with traditional double-cutaway design
Wenge neck for enhanced durability and unique aesthetic
Custom-voiced single coil pickups for clear and warm tones
22-fret ebony fingerboard for superior playability
Comfortable C-shaped neck profile
Vintage-style tremolo bridge for expressive playing
Ideal for a variety of musical styles and settings

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about NICK JOHNSTON TRADITIONAL w/ Wenge Neck.

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Owners report that the guitar's neck is highly stable, requiring minimal adjustments over years, even with different string gauges.
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The guitar's neck profile is highly favored, leading some to replace Fender American Professional Strats with it due to preference.
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A user appreciates the aesthetic combination of the mint pickguard with cream/aged plastics, highlighting its visual appeal.
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It's highlighted that the Nick Johnston Traditional HSS maintains a classic Strat feel while offering modern enhancements, appealing to those seeking a balance between traditional and contemporary.
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Lollar Blondes pickups are praised for their sweet, non-harsh tones, enhancing the guitar's sound quality significantly.
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Owners of the Nick Johnston Traditional HSS often swap pickups for a more personalized sound, though specific models are not mentioned.
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The wenge neck is polarizing; some prefer a roasted maple feel, but the ebony fretboard's contrast is aesthetically appreciated.
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The tremolo system, once properly set up, maintains tuning exceptionally well, comparable to a Floyd Rose system.
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The guitar's neck is made from Wenge with a Macassar Ebony fretboard, appreciated for its unique look and feel.
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One user finds Fender Strats uncomfortable, noting that the Nick Johnston model eliminates their fingerboard sticking issue.
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Some users prefer the Nick Johnston Traditional HSS over typical Strat models for its unique features and playability, suggesting it as a versatile alternative.
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The Nick Johnston model is favored over other Strat-shaped guitars like the Charvel DK24 HSS for its wenge neck, which enhances playability and tonal quality.
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The Schecter Nick Johnston model is mentioned as a cooler, possibly more affordable alternative to Fender's American Deluxe series, especially when considering used options.
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Nick Johnston

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“When I’m playing a guitar, the last thing I want to think about is playing a guitar,” explains Johnston. “To some, that might sound strange. To me, that’s perfection. I’ve always tried to connect with an instrument to the point where the only thing standing between the music in my head and the outside world is my ability to perform it. With this guitar, I’ve found the instrument to help me achieve that. This is the result of more than half my life playing and pursuing music.”

CONSTRUCTION ALDER BODY CONTOURED 4-BOLT WENGE NECK MACASSAR EBONY FINGERBOARD 22 JESCAR PREMIUM GERMAN SILVER FRETS (6100 EQUIVALENT) GOLD ‘RING’ INALYS GOLD SIDE MARKERS GRAPHTECH BLACK TUSQ NUT

NECK DIMENSIONS 14” RADIUS 25.5” SCALE 1.67” NUT WIDTH .825 1st FRET - .865 12TH FRET SCHECTER CUSTOM ‘C’ SHAPE WITH VINTAGE SATIN FINISH AND GLOSS HEADSTOCK

HARDWARE/PICKUPS SCHECTER VINTAGE 2-POINT TREMOLO CHROME SCHECTER/HIPSHOT STAGGERED LOCKING TUNERS S/S/S PICKUP CONFIGURATION SCHECTER ‘NICK JOHNSTON ATOMIC SIGNATURE SET

CONTROLS MASTER VOLUME/MASTER TONE / 5-WAY SLIDER SWITCH

AVAILABLE FINISH ATOMIC GREEN