Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster - 2-Tone Sunburst Sassafras Body

Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 “Virginia” Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard, 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 for best Rock Instrumental Performance)

**(1991 Grammy for best Rock Instrumental Performance)


Features:

• Model Name: Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 “Virginia” Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
• Model #: 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 Quartersawn Maple
• 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
• Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
• String Nut: Plastic
• Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Truss Rods: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 (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/Middle Pickups), 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
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)