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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[ATX]

I honestly love the unique 4th position tone.

[ripw]

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

[robbygates]

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!

[ronmoore]

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.

[brucek]

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)

[Hasselblad]

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.

[rexrathtar]

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

[garythomas]

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..

[kevingill]

Fender Strats are simply the best electric guitars ever! IMO

[sixbladeknife]

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

[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) ?

[MarcStanton]

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.

[richardelson]

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.

[bigtorrisi]

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

[redrocker]

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

[philcottone]

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

[mrbigg]

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