I can see Eric has a different bridge saddle on a 1st string..probably because the vintage string spacing ( 56.35mm) causes falling of both E strings from a fretboard. Thatsway I changed the bridge for Wudtone with narrow string spacing (54mm) and vintage mounting holes. Much better playability and even greater resonance, also the strings are more alligned with poles on PUs. Really Great upgrade. All other strat "copies" like Suhr, MM, LSL...use narrow string spacing. New Fender CS strats can be ordered with RSD bridge (with narrow string spacing/smaller saddles).AND of course, Eric plays amazing!! :)
I would have swore that the strat. he is playing is not a vintage one. I thought he was playing his signature models on live shows. From what I see, the saddles were the cold stamped ones from low E to B, and a machined one for the high E. Could it have been for intonation purpose? but it also makes sense for pole matching. I am not sure I see what role it could play with the spacing, because the strings are held at the nut. I have that problem on my Ibanez AT-100, I play my high E off the fingerboard if I am not careful.
@@p6x2 The Strat is not vintage, but the vibrato bridge is vintage specs. Fender players know what I am talking about. :) Like I have no clue about Ibanez, because I dont have experience with it ;)
@@j.rozman7016 The AT-100 SB is the first ever Andy Timmons signature model built by Ibanez; 1999. If you do not know Andy, I suggest you look him up. His new signature model, the ATZ-100 is going to be available next month. I am saying this because the fret board is a tad wider, to take care of that issue, rightly so.
@@p6x2 I know who Andy is. I like his playing style and phrasing, also he has great signature pedals. :) Fender copies like Suhr, LSL, MM, Xotic,...use narrow string spacing, only Fender still sticks to vintage string spacing bridge (56,35 mm) and vintage saddles (11,2 mm) which can cause slipping of the E strings from rolled/played in fretboards and/or bevelled frets. I have heard that Clapton retired Blackie also because of this problem. Since 2017 you can order RSD bridge with Fender CS strat for narrower string spacing on a 6 point vibrato bridge. Ibanez has no relation to this matter :)
No he does not like the sound of the e string off a fender saddle so he swapped it to a brass one and he has done that since ive known him which is about 1978 He felt the high e string sounded too thin.. I asked the same question. I had my 58 setup exactly like his in 1982. Eric had the high e string set in from the edge so he could still do downward vibrato with left hand and not come off the end of the fret board and he has the low e set closer to the edge to fret with his thumb ala Jimi or Ted Greene. So in fact the reason he changes the saddle is because of tone and its just on the high e string.. The rest is all adjusted to taste when they cut a new bone nut. I moved to Austin to ask these questions straight out of high school It became my full time job..
Love Eric Johnson, but this is way all over the place. And I don't think he's "old"... just think it's lack of rehearsal. He doesn't play the piece with confidence, there's a lot of guessing and "winging it" going on. It's really like playing a song that you know from heart, but haven't played in 6 months or so, that's exactly what it looks like in band practice, and you realize you need to rehearse before gigs :D
@@Chillnote Same. It would be boring if he played it close to the record every night. Don't get wrong, I LOVE the album version, but as a musician, you have to do something different everytime you play it live.
I thought I was the only one. noticing that "lack of touch" @g3heavy. He's still a genius but this is far from what we saw and heard on his prime days.
ladies and gentlemen: ERIC JOHNSON IS THE MASTER OF CHORD PROGRESSIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For me the most underrated guitar player and the one with the most beautiful guitar tone. What a genius!
this guitar will always sound beautiful in the hands of this master of clean and overdrivers
Always an unassuming master. Brilliant.
The end was magical.
Keep smiling myself hear all the beautiful chords. What a genius..
One and only Eric johnson
And EJ is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet! I know - I've had the pleasure of meeting him.
for me EJ is the Allan Holdsworth of the rock guitar world! a wizard and genius :D
I don't speak English very well, but I say one word wen I listening a great song:
BEAUTIFUL
Here's a helpful tip to further your understanding of English:
"when I am listening to a great song"
BRAVO MAESTRO!!!!
I’m learning this at the moment , i love it
how can the tune change so flawlessly... EJ master of sound
One of the best guitar's song... Love you Eric Johnson... :)
My favorite instrumental song
Tommy Is killin it ,what a band !!!!
What a master!
master
Just perfect 👍
A beautiful song with meaningful melody and harmony
Pure magic, he enjoys paying his tune :D
Thanks for capturing these wonderful moments of art! :-)
still untouchable for 1. tone 2. chords 3. musicality 4. class and 5. personal style
The master's still got it. Never a bad time for this song.
caralho.... impressionante
Sounds like a video game tune. But hey, great elevator music.... a master on guitar. Much respect !
Does Eric use middle & ring fingers to mute the bottom strings when he plays those octave note runs...? Many THANKS~~~~~~~
Yes, actually he's very meticulous in muting techniques. He use both hands to mute string in order to keep his tone clear & precise.
I don’t know he makes this stuff up genius
I heard a bit of tomo
I like vertion g3
Is that PRS himself playing bass
Lol
Great video what type of video camera or camera was used to film this if known? Thanks!
I use a Pansonic Lumix FZ2500
@@1AnitrasDance thanks so much! Keep em coming!
I can see Eric has a different bridge saddle on a 1st string..probably because the vintage string spacing ( 56.35mm) causes falling of both E strings from a fretboard. Thatsway I changed the bridge for Wudtone with narrow string spacing (54mm) and vintage mounting holes. Much better playability and even greater resonance, also the strings are more alligned with poles on PUs. Really Great upgrade. All other strat "copies" like Suhr, MM, LSL...use narrow string spacing.
New Fender CS strats can be ordered with RSD bridge (with narrow string spacing/smaller saddles).AND of course, Eric plays amazing!! :)
I would have swore that the strat. he is playing is not a vintage one. I thought he was playing his signature models on live shows. From what I see, the saddles were the cold stamped ones from low E to B, and a machined one for the high E. Could it have been for intonation purpose? but it also makes sense for pole matching. I am not sure I see what role it could play with the spacing, because the strings are held at the nut. I have that problem on my Ibanez AT-100, I play my high E off the fingerboard if I am not careful.
@@p6x2 The Strat is not vintage, but the vibrato bridge is vintage specs. Fender players know what I am talking about. :) Like I have no clue about Ibanez, because I dont have experience with it ;)
@@j.rozman7016 The AT-100 SB is the first ever Andy Timmons signature model built by Ibanez; 1999. If you do not know Andy, I suggest you look him up. His new signature model, the ATZ-100 is going to be available next month. I am saying this because the fret board is a tad wider, to take care of that issue, rightly so.
@@p6x2 I know who Andy is. I like his playing style and phrasing, also he has great signature pedals. :)
Fender copies like Suhr, LSL, MM, Xotic,...use narrow string spacing, only Fender still sticks to vintage string spacing bridge (56,35 mm) and vintage saddles (11,2 mm) which can cause slipping of the E strings from rolled/played in fretboards and/or bevelled frets. I have heard that Clapton retired Blackie also because of this problem. Since 2017 you can order RSD bridge with Fender CS strat for narrower string spacing on a 6 point vibrato bridge.
Ibanez has no relation to this matter :)
No he does not like the sound of the e string off a fender saddle so he swapped it to a brass one and he has done that since ive known him which is about 1978
He felt the high e string sounded too thin.. I asked the same question.
I had my 58 setup exactly like his in 1982. Eric had the high e string set in from the edge so he could still do downward vibrato with left hand and not come off the end of the fret board and he has the low e set closer to the edge to fret with his thumb ala Jimi or Ted Greene.
So in fact the reason he changes the saddle is because of tone and its just on the high e string.. The rest is all adjusted to taste when they cut a new bone nut.
I moved to Austin to ask these questions straight out of high school It became my full time job..
Love Eric Johnson, but this is way all over the place. And I don't think he's "old"... just think it's lack of rehearsal. He doesn't play the piece with confidence, there's a lot of guessing and "winging it" going on. It's really like playing a song that you know from heart, but haven't played in 6 months or so, that's exactly what it looks like in band practice, and you realize you need to rehearse before gigs :D
Somehow I enjoy the chaotic nature of it
@@Chillnote Same. It would be boring if he played it close to the record every night. Don't get wrong, I LOVE the album version, but as a musician, you have to do something different everytime you play it live.
Is that Roscoe Beck on bass ?
A very lame crowd.
Mmm naah... Another thing is with Roscoe Beck
Eric is still good, but nowhere near what he was in the 90’s.
I dont know guys... I saw a lot mistakes in this performance... Nothing compared with the old days
I thought I was the only one. noticing that "lack of touch" @g3heavy. He's still a genius but this is far from what we saw and heard on his prime days.
Because he’s old, the important thing was he is the only one Mr. Eric Johnson itself. Nuffsaid
@@MegaMusic1981 Exactly and his sound is not as nice as before.
Roscoe Beck didn't age well. 😅