Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster - 2 Tone Sunburst/B Stock #VA00333

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.

Other specifications include:

• Body Material 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 Material Maple
• Fingerboard Radius 12" (305 mm)
• Number of Frets 21
• Fret Size Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material Plastic
• Nut Width 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Position Inlays Black Dot
• Truss Rod 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)
• 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
• 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
• Strings Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Other Features Setup: Low E: as close to the bass side as possible; Hi E: leave space between high E string and side. Cut nut to accomodate. Possible use Am Pro saddles to accommodate.
• Case/Gig Bag Deluxe Tweed Hardshell
• 8 lbs 7 oz
• #VA00333

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