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

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)

• Serial Number: VA00983
• Weight: 8.4lbs
• Model #: 0117442803

General

• SERIES: Artist
• ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
• COLOR: 2-Color Sunburst
• COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US

Neck

• NECK MATERIAL: 1-Piece Maple
• NECK FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• NECK SHAPE: Soft "V"
• FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 12" (305 mm)
• FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Maple
• POSITION INLAYS: Black Dot
• NUMBER OF FRETS: 21
• TRUSS ROD: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• STRING NUT: Plastic
• NUT WIDTH: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• NUT MATERIAL: Plastic

Body

• BODY: 2-Piece Offset Seam Sassafras
• BODY FINISH: Gloss Lacquer
• BODY SHAPE: Stratocaster®
• BODY MATERIAL: 2-Piece Offset Seam Sassafras

Hardware

• BRIDGE: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• PICKGUARD: 1-Ply Eggshell
• CONTROL KNOBS: Aged White Plastic
• HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
• TUNING MACHINES: Vintage-Style
• STRING TREES: Single Wing with Nylon Spacer
• STRINGS: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
• TREMOLO ARM: American Vintage
• NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt Custom
• STRAP BUTTONS: Vintage-Style

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®
• PICKUP CONFIGURATION: SSS
• 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
• POTENTIOMETERS: 375K (Volume), 250K (Tone)

Measurements

• FRET SIZE: Jumbo
• SCALE LENGTH: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

Accessories

• SADDLE HEIGHT WRENCH: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
• RECOMMENED GIG BAG: FE1225 Electric Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991612406 (Not Included)