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Fender USA Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 “Virginia” Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard 2-Color Sunburst VA00589
Model: Fender USA Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 “Virginia” Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard 2-Color Sunburst
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Fender USA Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 “Virginia” Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard 2-Color Sunburst VA00589
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
| Model | Fender USA Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 “Virginia” Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard 2-Color Sunburst |
| Builder | Fender USA |
| Year | 2020 |
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Body Wood | 2-Piece Offset Seam Sassafras |
| Finish Type | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Finish Color | 2-Color Sunburst |
| Neck Wood | 1-Piece Maple |
| Neck Carve | Soft “V” |
| Scale Length | 25.5″ (648 mm) |
| Neck Radius | 12″ (305 mm) |
| Frets | 21 – Jumbo |
| Nut Width | 1.625″ (41.3 mm) |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Pickup | Original ’57/’62 Single-Coil Strat® |
| Middle Pickup | Original ’57/’62 Single-Coil Strat® |
| Bridge Pickup | DiMarzio® HS-2™ DP116 (Only Top-Coil Active) |
| Pickguard | 1-Ply Eggshell |
| Hardware | Nickel/Chrome |
| Bridge | 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo |
| Tuners | Vintage-Style |
| Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup), 5-Position Blade |
| Extras | Vintage-Style Butt Adjust Truss Rods |
| Case | Deluxe Tweed Hardshell Case |
| Weight | 8.30 Pounds (8 lbs 5 oz) |
