Fender Stories Collection Artist Series Eric Johnson 1954 “Virginia” Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard 2-Color Sunburst Electric Guitar

The Fender Stories Collection pays tribute to legendary musicians, their beloved modified Fender electric guitars and the extraordinary music they created together.

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)

Product Specs

Model Name: Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 “Virginia” Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
Model Number: 0117442803
Series: Artist
Country of Origin: US
Color: 2-Color Sunburst
Body: 2-Piece Offset Seam Sassafras
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
Neck Shape: Soft "V"
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: Soft "V"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Jumbo
String Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
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)
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
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Case/Bag: Deluxe Tweed Hardshell