Fender Johnny A. Strat RW LGM
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Johnny A. Strat RW LGM
Product Info
Article Number:
556701
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Johnny A. Strat RW LGM
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,278.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Johnny A's signature Strat is a beautifully crafted instrument aimed squarely at the vintage-loving player. The combination of the birdseye maple neck, classic neck profile, and those Custom Shop pickups delivers a truly refined and expressive Strat experience – perfect for jazz, blues, and clean-toned rock players seeking a high-end, authentic feel.
Product Description
- Fender Johnny A. Strat RW LGM
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Johnny A. Signature model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Birdseye maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: 1965 C
- Vintage Clay Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 41 mm (1.625")
- Bone nut
- 21 Frets
- Pickups: 1 Fender Custom Shop hand-wound special design Strat single coil (bridge) and 2 Fender Custom Shop hand-wound 11/56 Strat single coils (middle and neck)
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply mint green pickguard
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized tremolo
- Fender vintage style tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel .010 - .046
- Finish: Fender Flash Coat lacquer
- Colour: Lydian Gold Metallic
- Incl. strap
- certificate and deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional birdseye maple neck provides fast, comfortable playability.
- • Custom Shop pickups deliver a nuanced, articulate vintage Strat tone.
- • The 1965 C neck profile is a classic, player-friendly feel.
- • Lydian Gold Metallic finish is stunning, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship.
CONS
- • The alder body, while resonant, might feel a bit lightweight for some players.
- • The 7.25” radius fingerboard isn't ideal for modern, shred-style playing.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many aspiring guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Birdseye Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Strat Single Coils (bridge: special design, middle/neck: 11/56)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s voiced to be slightly hotter and more focused, providing a more assertive lead tone while retaining clarity and vintage character.
It's a vintage-style trem, so it's more suited for subtle vibrato and tasteful bends; extreme dives may require setup and string changes to avoid tuning instability.
The Flash Coat lacquer is thin and allows the birdseye to breathe; it's smooth and fast, but the grain can slightly affect the feel—some prefer it, others might find it a bit less consistent than a perfectly smooth maple neck.
