Detail 01
Ultrathin nitrocellulose lacquer finish
The body uses an ultrathin, Custom Shop-quality nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

Independent shopping perspective
An Eric Johnson-designed Stratocaster that pairs '57-inspired construction with Custom Shop-modified single coils and his preferred neck-and-bridge tone-control wiring.


Strong match
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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
The body uses an ultrathin, Custom Shop-quality nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
Detail 02
The one-piece maple neck is quartersawn and has a glossy lacquer finish with vintage tint.
Detail 03
The staggered tuners eliminate the need for a string tree.
Detail 04
Tone controls are assigned to the neck and bridge pickups.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Eric Johnson designed it with Custom Shop guru Michael Frank-Braun.
It uses Custom Shop-modified single-coil pickups developed through 19 prototypes.
It has a one-piece quartersawn maple neck with a 12 in. radius.
Yes, a case is included.
Reference
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.