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
- Two-piece, offset-seam sassafrass body
- “Soft V”-shaped maple neck; 12”-radius fingerboard with 21 jumbo frets
- DiMarzio HS2 bridge pickup; Fender ’57/62 single-coil Strat middle and neck pickups
- Custom wiring and artist-specific setup
- Includes G&G tweed hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity
TWO-PIECE SASSAFRAS BODY
A rare tone wood, Sassafras has a distinctive, fine-grained appearance and produces silky tone with focused midrange.
CUSTOM PICKUP CONFIGURATION
Combining a DiMarzio HS-2 stacked humbucking pickup with a pair of Fender 57/62 pickups, this guitar has Johnson’s unique tone while offering plenty of variety.
CUSTOM WIRING
The middle and neck pickups are out of phase with the bridge pickup, giving you Johnson’s unique “koto” tone in position two.
CUSTOM MAPLE NECK
The comfortable “Soft V”-shaped neck provides clear tone, while the 12”-radius makes it easier to solo.
LACQUER FINISH
A period-correct touch, the lacquer finish lets wood breathe while wearing in a distinctive way.
VINTAGE-STYLE TUNING MACHINES
Vintage-style tuning machines offer solid, stable tuning with era-correct style.
Body Material
2-Piece Offset Seam Sassafras
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape
Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material
1-Piece Maple
Neck Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape
Soft "V"
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Maple
Fingerboard Radius
12" (305 mm)
Number of Frets
21
Fret Size
Jumbo
Nut Material
Plastic
Nut Width
1.625" (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
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Legal Notice
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag
Deluxe Tweed Hardshell
