Guitars

Black Stratocaster

Fender reissue "Eric Clapton Blackie" 1966 Stratocaster

Johnny obtained this one at the suggestion of producer Don Smith during rehearsals for Kerosene Hat and used it on the recordings of both the song "Kerosene Hat" as well as on Cracker's version of the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia/ Robert Hunter song "The Loser." It's also used for the "Talk Box" track overdubbed on "Get Off This." Johnny occasionally uses this guitar live.

Have you seen this guitar? It was stolen in Montreal in October 2004 with Camper Van Beethoven's gear. If you have any information on its whereabouts, please visit this page.