Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 Virginia Stratocaster Electric Guitar - 2-Color Sunburst with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 7.8 lb Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in excellent condition with light checking on the headstock finish, some slight scuffing on the front of the instrument, right undernearth the pickguard, and a few minor scratches on the upper horn.

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The Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 Virginia Stratocaster pays homage to a legendary guitar that helped shape one of the most revered tones in instrumental rock history. Eric Johnson’s original “Virginia” Strat — a 1954 model with a rare sassafras body — was used to record Tones and Ah Via Musicom, albums that earned him Grammy recognition and cemented his place among the greatest tone masters of all time. Known for his meticulous ear and relentless pursuit of tonal perfection, Johnson worked closely with Fender to faithfully recreate his prized instrument for the Stories Collection, blending vintage specs with artist-specific modifications to deliver an unmistakably expressive playing experience.

The tonewood selection alone makes this guitar special: a 2-piece offset-seam sassafras body finished in gloss lacquer provides a uniquely airy and warm resonance, while the one-piece maple neck with a soft “V” profile and 12" radius fingerboard ensures smooth playability. Pickup-wise, a DiMarzio HS-2 in the bridge (with only the top coil active for true single-coil performance) is paired with vintage-style '57/'62 single coils in the neck and middle positions. Together, these pickups produce brilliant highs, full midrange, and the glassy articulation Eric Johnson is known for — making this Strat perfect for blues, fusion, classic rock, and instrumental guitar work.

Whether you're chasing Eric Johnson’s violin-like legato, bell-clear chords, or just looking for a Strat that offers vintage character with some unique tonal DNA, the Virginia Stratocaster delivers. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this guitar is both a collector’s piece and a serious musical tool crafted for creative expression.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Artist Signature
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: 2-Color Sunburst

Body

• Body Material: 2-Piece Offset Seam Sassafras
• Body Finish: Gloss Lacquer
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Stratocaster
• Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
• Neck Shape: Soft “V”
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.902" at 1st Fret, 0.974" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Vintage-Style
• Truss Rod Nut: Butt Adjust
• Nut Material: Plastic
• Nut Width: 1.625"
• Fret Size: Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell
• Pickup Covers: Aged White
• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
• Switch Tip: Aged White
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style Closed Gear
• String Trees: Single-Wing with Nylon Spacer
• Tremolo Arm: American Vintage (Included, Not Installed)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Custom
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: Front-Mounted Barrel

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Neck Pickup: Fender '57/'62 Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: Fender '57/'62 Single-Coil Strat
• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 (Top Coil Only Active)
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Bridge)
• Switching: 5-Way Blade
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Fender Instruction Pamphlet, Tremolo Arm
• Case/Gig Bag: Tweed Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: VA00605
• Manufacture Date: 2020