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 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, tours constantly, and is, to the electric guitar community, a premier and widely followed tastemaker. In 2020, for the first time, Eric's 1954 Virginia Stratocaster will be replicated by both the Fender Custom Shop and the Fender Corona production line in limited quantities. With its rare vertical grain sassafras body, lacquer finish, custom wiring and more, the Eric Johnson 1954 Virginia Stratocaster will thrill guitarists and collectors alike with its distinctive look and exceptional tone. *(1987 Grammy nominee for Best Rock Instrumental Performance) **(Grammy 1991 for best rock instrumental performance) see more FEATURES Two-piece sassafras body with offset joint "Soft V" maple neck; 12” radius fingerboard with 21 jumbo frets DiMarzio® HS2 Bridge Pickup; Fender ’57/62 single-coil Strat® center and neck pickups Custom wiring and artist-specific setup Includes G&G tweed hard case and certificate of authenticity