Ed O’Brien’s ambient, ethereal and orchestral guitar style is an essential part of the sonic identity of Radiohead. We partnered with this groundbreaking player to create the EOB Stratocaster — an instrument as unique as his sound.
This inspiring guitar is perfect for creating lush, layered soundscapes and finding your own creative voice. The EOB Stratocaster offers a wide palette of tones thanks to its Seymour Duncan® JB Jr. humbucking bridge pickup, Texas Special single-coil middle pickup and Fernandes Sustainer unit in the neck position.
The Sustainer works some technical magic to create near-infinite sustain on one or more strings, making it easy to achieve thick, textured sounds. The Sustainer’s controls include an on/off switch, intensity control and three-position switch to select the mode: Fundamental-only, Harmonic-only or Blend.
A mix of modern and classic, this Stratocaster features a 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuning machines, a “10/56 V” neck profile, 21 narrow-jumbo frets, a synthetic bone nut and a special neck plate engraved with a custom “Flower of Life” emblem.
The EOB Stratocaster is the perfect tool for players looking to find their own creative voice.
Specifications
- Series: Artist
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, 10/56 “V” Back-Shape
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Back with Gloss Headstock Face
- Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” (241 mm)
- Frets: 21, Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: Black Dot (Maple)
- Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.650” (42 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Pickups: Duncan JB Jr. (Bridge), Texas Special Single-Coil Strat (Middle),
- Sustainer Driver (Neck)
- Pickup Switching:
- 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and
- Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and
- Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Special Electronics: Active Sustainer® Driver/Pickup Powered by 9-Volt Battery
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, Intensity Control, Active Sustainer®
- On/Off Switch, Fundamental/Harmonic/Blend Switch
- Control Knobs: White Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender® USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag