Fender Johnny A. Strat RW SSG
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Johnny A. Strat RW SSG
Product Info
Article Number:
556695
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Johnny A. Strat RW SSG
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,489.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Johnny A's signature Strat is a beautifully crafted instrument geared towards players who appreciate vintage Fender tones with a modern edge. The birdseye maple neck and custom pickups offer a refined voice, perfect for clean jazz, soulful blues, or classic rock. It’s a premium-priced instrument for the discerning player seeking a high-end, historically inspired experience.
Product Description
- Fender Johnny A. Strat RW SSG
- 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
- Gold-plated hardware
- Factory strings: Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel .010 - .046
- Finish: Fender Flash Coat lacquer
- Colour: Sunset Glow Metallic
- Incl. strap
- certificate and deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Birdseye maple neck offers exceptional clarity and feel.
- • Custom Shop pickups deliver a remarkably balanced and articulate tone.
- • 1965 'C' neck profile provides comfortable, vintage-accurate playability.
- • Sunset Glow Metallic finish is stunning and showcases the alder body's grain.
CONS
- • The alder body, while resonant, can make it somewhat prone to feedback at high volumes.
- • The 7.25” radius might feel dated to players accustomed to modern flatter profiles.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players.
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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, based on alder body and hardware)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Johnny A’s bridge pickup is designed for more clarity and definition, offering a slightly less raw, more articulate tone than a typical vintage spec bridge pickup.
Yes, the Flash Coat lacquer is thin and feels quite authentic to vintage Strats, providing a comfortable, fast playing experience.
While not as stable as a modern tremolo, the custom-shop unit is well-built and, with proper setup and stringing, offers acceptable tuning stability for most playing styles.
