Fender Eric Johnson Signature 1954 Virginia Stratocaster Electric Guitar, 2-Color Sunburst

The Fender Stories Collection honors legendary musicians, their cherished modified Fender electric guitars, and the amazing music they made together. Eric Johnson owned his 1954 'Virginia' Stratocaster® when he recorded the groundbreaking albums Tones* and the Platinum Ah Via Musicom**, which made him a hero to music lovers and guitarists. Even today, Eric keeps releasing great music and touring non - stop. He's a genius and a trend - setter in the electric guitar community. In 2020, for the first time, Fender Custom Shop and the Fender Corona Production line replicated Eric's 1954 Virginia Stratocaster in limited quantities. This guitar has a rare rift/quartersawn sassafras body, a lacquer finish, and custom wiring. Its unique look and outstanding tone will excite both players and collectors. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: 2 - Piece Offset Seam Sassafras; Body Colour: 2 - Color Sunburst; Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Fretboard Material: Maple; Fretboard Radius: 12' (305 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of Frets: 21; Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot; Pickup(s): DiMarzio® HS - 2™ DP116 (Only Top - Coil Active) (Bridge), Original '57/'62 Single - Coil Strat® (Middle & Neck); Bridge: 6 - Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Eggshell; Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Deluxe Tweed Hardshell.

Using your Fender Eric Johnson Signature 1954 Virginia Stratocaster is easy. First, make sure it's in tune using the vintage - style tuning machines. Then, plug it into your amplifier. You can experiment with different pickups to get various tones. The DiMarzio® HS - 2™ DP116 at the bridge gives a unique sound when only the top - coil is active, while the original '57/'62 single - coil Strats in the middle and neck offer classic Fender tones. When it comes to maintenance, keep the guitar in its deluxe tweed hardshell case when not in use to protect it from dust and damage. Wipe the strings with a soft cloth after each use to prevent corrosion. For the body finish, use a mild guitar cleaner and polish to keep it looking shiny. Avoid exposing the guitar to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and the finish. Also, check the frets regularly for wear and tear. If you notice any issues, take it to a professional guitar technician for repair.