Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster®
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)
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
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Body Material2-Piece Offset Seam Sassafras
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Body FinishGloss Lacquer
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Body ShapeStratocaster®
Neck
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Neck Material1-Piece Maple
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Neck FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Neck ShapeSoft "V"
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets21
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Fret SizeJumbo
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Nut MaterialPlastic
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Nut Width1.625" (41.3 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Dot
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Truss RodVintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
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Bridge PickupDiMarzio® HS-2™ DP116 (Only Top-Coil Active)
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Middle PickupOriginal '57/'62 Single-Coil Strat®
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Neck PickupOriginal '57/'62 Single-Coil Strat®
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ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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Switching5-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
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ConfigurationSSS
Hardware
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Bridge6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
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Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style
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Pickguard1-Ply Eggshell
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Control KnobsAged White Plastic
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Neck Plate4-Bolt Custom
Miscellaneous
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StringsFender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Accessories
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Case/Gig BagDeluxe Tweed Hardshell
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