Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 Virginia Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard 2-Color Sunburst F-0117442803

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)

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) Unique 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.