Fender Made Us Wait 2 Years For This Guitar! Eric Johnson Virginia Stratocaster

Was it worth the wait? We placed an order for the Fender Eric Johnson Virginia Stratocaster in the spring of 2021. It finally arrived nearly two years later after we had written off ever laying hands on it. But not that it's here was this unique guitar from one of our favorite artists worth the wait?
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[@ATX0705]

I honestly love the unique 4th position tone.

[@ronmoore1219]

Great tones! It really is a unique voice. BTW, the guy Chris mentioned is Jim Lil. Has a series on youtube about where tone comes from.

[@lukegleeson2134]

Jim makes some great videos!

[@ripw1]

I managed to get one of these last year. Absolutely wonderful. Great feel and sound. I also own the EJ thinline and I wouldn't part with either

[@garythomas4431]

I've owned this guitar for about a year and a half. Very broad tone spectrum. I love the Sassafras body. Sort of in between ash and alder. Lots of spank and clarity..

[@johansetiawan1277]

do you ever compare to the previous EJ strat?

[@garythomas4431]

@johansetiawan1277 yes. Both very nice. I gave my 2007 Eric Johnson signature guitar to a friend that tours the world. I like the sassafras body better. I record with it. It really stands out on any track. Very crisp and articulate.

[@johansetiawan1277]

@@garythomas4431 i mean how they actually differ from each other?

[@garythomas4431]

@johansetiawan1277 The 07 neck was much deeper and a small amount wider. The 54 Virginia strat has a medium D neck, norrower fret board, which is easier to move around on. Both have a 10" radius. The Alder body on the 07 is not as "articulate " as the sassafras body on the Virginia. The Virginia also has a Dimarzio stack pickup in the bridge ( only one section is wired so it is a single coil). The 4th pickup position is wired reverse phase on the Virginia and the Virginia is a little heavier ( 8.3 lbs). I think the Virginia has a more level tone across the strings. When you play arpeggios, you have a very defined note separation. Still, both are nice guitars.

[@johansetiawan1277]

@@garythomas4431 interesting since it advertised as soft V, how about the sasafras body, do they produces a different tonality compare to previous alder body?

[@robbygates1]

That was a fantastic review of this guitar! From what I've heard (and your video proves this), this may be the best Strat ever that isn't Custom Shop made. There are rumors, that some of these were started or built in Fender's Custom Shop and transferred over to their other shop. Thanks for maybe the best review of this amazing Strat!

[@brucek2946]

You Should have No Problem selling it !!.. I got watch EJ play his Virginia up close (Stage Side) with his Marshall and Fender Amps Twice Back in the day ("90 -"91)

[@Hasselblad9999]

I ordered my Virginia Strat this month and it is due in 5 months, August. I can’t wait!! But I know it will be well worth it.

[@bellalagossi9779]

I ordered one too can’t wait I’m biting my nails lol

[@Hasselblad9999]

@@bellalagossi9779 You made a wise choice and a sound investment. Enjoy it!

[@bigtorrisi]

Wow, a signature stratocaster that looks exactly like...er...a stratocaster.

[@bernardm3066]

Came to comment something similar :P

[@rexrathtar3893]

Of course it looks like a strat; what else do you expect it to look like? In terms of how it plays, a 12" radius is a substantial difference from a normal strat and nitro finish is another major divergence from the vast majority of non-CS guitars.

[@bigtorrisi]

@@rexrathtar3893 Ive decided that you are wrong.

[@mrbigg7255]

@@bigtorrisi your truth isn’t true. He’s right.

[@bigtorrisi]

@@ryanmoore2779 nur nur ne nur nur

[@sixbladeknife44]

Cool and unique sounding Strat, but I come here mostly to hear Cooper throw down :)

[@kevingill648]

Fender Strats are simply the best electric guitars ever! IMO

[@rexrathtar3893]

I think these are quite good value for what you're getting.

[@happytrails1963]

Such the cool guitar

[@richardelson3261]

Nice playing and clean so we hear what it is really like. A Strat! Yeah. I have the EJ Strat and it’s great. Hard to see what this offers over it. Original EJ is One of the best they ever made. This is no improvement.

[@MarcStanton1]

I have an EJ from 06. I am surprised to see your back plate. My understanding was no EJ models ever had those mine doesn’t.

[@GarrettRodman]

How have the am pro ii held up these past two years. As we've had the avii and ultra luxes enter the market since too. Is it seen as a big improvement over the professional (1's) ?

[@michaelriffey2372]

Did Alamo get the new martins in yet?

[@Hasselblad9999]

Yes, they came in. Now put on your biggest belt buckle, come on down and try one out.

[@Mexxx65]

300th Virginia Like!!

[@redrocker1055]

Best thing about Texas is the ''You're now leaving Texas'' road signs.

[@zeroceiling]

Thanks for visiting…now go home!

[@philcottone2247]

Sorry, but I'm not impressed. It sounds twangy like all strats do.

[@rexrathtar3893]

Well, yes. If you don't like strats, it's a no-brainer that you weren't going to like this.

[@philcottone2247]

@@rexrathtar3893 true, but all strats sound the same or there is very little difference in their sound.

[@jcrgtattoo333]

Nah, they don’t all sound the same, most are similar, but an HSS strat sounds great, and as far as signature strats go, the Dave Murray strat does classic rock and metal, as does the YJM strat, there’s a few more out there too, I have a 2013 American standard, bone stock, that sounds great to my ears, that’s all that matters really, find one you like, keep her for life!

[@bellalagossi9779]

@@jcrgtattoo333 I really wanna get the DM Strat it looks sick and your so right via your comment. I wish they had a current MAde in America version of the DM strat. I’m waiting on the Virginia right now should have it by the end on the week

[@Hasselblad9999]

Should we refund the $3,000 you laid out? Yeah, right.

[@mrbigg7255]

People don’t want to work. Every fast food joint has help wanted signs up. Other places too. Shortage of help.