Fender Johnny A. Strat RW LGM

Fender Johnny A. Strat RW LGM review

The Fender Johnny A. Strat RW LGM is a Custom Shop signature guitar made in the United States. Its specification pairs an alder body with a birdseye maple neck, a rosewood fingerboard, three single-coil pickups, and a vintage-style synchronized tremolo. The listed model name is Johnny A., while the body shape is identified as ST-style. The finish color is Lydian Gold Metallic, with Fender Flash Coat lacquer.

These details describe the instrument's materials and hardware, but they do not establish how it sounds, feels, or performs in a particular player's hands. No customer reviews are available for this product, so this assessment is based only on the supplied specifications. The listed price is 4333; no currency was provided.

Neck and fingerboard specifications

The bolt-on neck is birdseye maple, and its profile is specified as 1965 C. The rosewood fingerboard has a 184 mm (7.25-inch) radius, vintage clay dot inlays, and 21 frets. Its 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale length and 41 mm (1.625-inch) nut width provide useful measurements for comparing the guitar with other instruments. A bone nut is fitted.

The profile name and fingerboard radius are concrete design specifications, not a guarantee of comfort. Players who prefer a different neck shape, a flatter fingerboard, or another string spacing should compare those measurements with a guitar they already know. The supplied information does not specify fret size, neck thickness, or string spacing at the bridge, so those details cannot be assessed here.

Pickups and controls

The pickup layout is SSS, with three single-coil pickups. Fender Custom Shop hand-winds a special-design Strat single coil for the bridge position and 11/56 Strat single coils for the middle and neck positions. A five-way switch selects pickup combinations. The control layout consists of one volume control and two tone controls.

The pickup names and winding descriptions identify the components, but the available data does not include output measurements, frequency response, or switching diagrams. It would be speculative to claim a particular tonal character or to describe the guitar's response through an amplifier. Buyers who need specific wiring details should confirm them with Fender or the seller.

Tremolo, hardware, and finish

The guitar has a Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo and Fender vintage-style tuners. Its hardware is chrome, and the three-ply pickguard is mint green. Together with the Lydian Gold Metallic finish, these parts define the stated appearance and hardware configuration. The specifications do not include details such as the bridge saddle material, tremolo arm setup, or whether the bridge is configured to float.

Fender Flash Coat lacquer is the stated finish. No information is provided about finish thickness, aging, or maintenance requirements. The instrument ships with Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel strings in.010 to.046 gauges. String choice can be changed after purchase, but the supplied gauge is a practical reference for setup discussions.

What is included

• Case: A deluxe hardshell case is included. The listing also confirms that a case is supplied.
• Accessories: A strap and certificate are included. No gig bag is listed.
• Production details: The guitar is made in the United States and has been available since June 2023.
• Catalog details: Item number 556701. The sales unit is one piece.

Buying considerations

This specification makes the most sense to evaluate as a U.S.-made Custom Shop signature model with defined vintage-oriented dimensions, a three-single-coil layout, and a synchronized tremolo. The 1965 C neck profile, 7.25-inch fingerboard radius, 21-fret layout, and 25.5-inch scale are especially useful comparison points. The hard case, strap, and certificate are also explicitly included.

There is not enough supplied information to verify weight, setup condition, electronics values, or exact production tolerances. Nor are there customer impressions to draw on. Before ordering, confirm the current price and availability, inspect the seller's return terms, and ask for any measurements or wiring information that matter to your setup. The listed price of 4333 should be checked with the seller because the source data does not identify a currency.

Verdict

The Fender Johnny A. Strat RW LGM has a clearly documented core specification: alder body, birdseye maple bolt-on neck, rosewood fingerboard, Custom Shop hand-wound single coils, and vintage synchronized tremolo. Its detailed neck measurements and included deluxe hardshell case make the listing informative for comparison. With no customer reviews and no play-test data available, its sound and playing feel remain matters for an in-person trial rather than claims that can be made from the specification alone.