Eric Johson Signature Eminence Speaker
I got this image over at the Tone King's site. I'm unsure where he got it from.
I just came across this press release for the upcoming NAMM show from Eminence Speakers announcing that the new signature Eric Johnson speaker will be on show. I’m not sure if this one flew under the radar or if I just managed to miss it but I hadn’t heard of this project until now. I’m quite excited to read the first reviews as I am in the market for new speakers myself.
”Eminence, KY – Eminence Speaker LLC is proud to announce the addition of a signature 12” alnico guitar speaker developed with legendary guitarist Eric Johnson, the EJ1250.
Eminence knows a thing or two about vintage tone, having made guitar speakers for the biggest amplifier brands in the industry since the late 60’s. But one guitarist is known the world over for defining vintage tone. Working with Eric and George Alessandro, Eminence has designedthe first speaker worthy of Eric’s name.
Available in both 8 and 16 ohm impedances, the EJ1250 is a 50 watt, 12” guitar speaker featuring vintage alnico tone with a modern twist. With both American and British characteristics, the EJ1250 delivers punchy lows, warm throaty mids, and articulate highs.
“I’m excited that for the first time in many years there’s a new speaker that I love the sound of.” said Johnson.
“No other guitarist’s name has become synonymous with vintage tone.” said Eminence President Chris Rose. “We’re very excited to be collaborating with him, and the fact he has chosen Eminence to deliver his signature sound is testament to our own reputation for building the highest quality products on the market.”
Meet Eric in person and see the EJ1250 at the Eminence NAMM booth on Friday, January 20th at 2:00pm at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
Like all Genuine Eminence branded professional audio and musical instrument loudspeakers, the EJ1250 is built by hand in the USA, and is backed by our industry-leading 7-year warranty.”
It sounds interesting to say the least! Check out the original press release here:
http://www.namm.org/files/presskits/WN12/Eminence_NAMM_2012.pdf
13 Jan 2012, 10:39 pm
I’ve been thinking about upgrading the speaker in my Fender Blues Deluxe, this might just be the speaker I’ve been looking for : )
13 Jan 2012, 1:44 pm
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