Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 Virginia Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard - 2-Color Sunburst

Eric Johnson already had his 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster when he recorded Tones* and the Platinum Ah Via Musicom**, groundbreaking albums that made him a hero to music fans and guitarists alike. To this day, Eric continues to release brilliant music, tour constantly and is, to the electric guitar community, a savant and widely followed tastemaker. In 2020, for the first time, Eric's 1954 Virginia Stratocaster will be replicated by both Fender Custom Shop and the Fender Corona Production line in limited numbers. With its rare rift/quartersawn sassafras body, lacquer finish, custom wiring and more, the Eric Johnson 1954 Virginia Stratocaster will thrill players and collectors alike with its distinctive look and exceptional tone.

*(1987 Grammy nominated for best Rock Instrumental Performance)

**(1991 Grammy for best Rock Instrumental Performance)

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: 2-Piece Offset Seam Sassafras
• Body Finish: Gloss Lacquer
• Body Shape: Stratocaster

Neck

• Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape: Soft "V"
• Scale Length: 25.5 Inches (64.77 cm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 12 Inches (305 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Jumbo
• Nut Material: Plastic
• Nut Width: 1.625 Inches (41.3 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (Only Top-Coil Active)
• Middle Pickup: Original '57/'62 Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: Original '57/'62 Single-Coil Strat
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge 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
• Configuration: SSS

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell
• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Custom

Accessories

• Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Tweed Hardshell