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Overview

A Strat built to dish out metal riffs and searing leads.

Five decades of Iron Maiden have forged a legacy unlike anything else in metal, and few players embody that fire onstage like Janick Gers. His whirlwind showmanship, dramatic spins and fluid, melodic phrasing helped define the band’s three-guitar attack from the moment he joined in 1990. The 50th Anniversary Iron Maiden Janick Gers Stratocaster honors that legacy with a classic Black finish, a slab rosewood fingerboard and a hot-rodded HSH pickup set built for roar, clarity and stage-ready control. Blending vintage Fender feel with modern aggression, it captures the energy, power and personality Janick brings to Iron Maiden’s music every night—whether you’re channeling Maiden harmonies, precision rhythm work or the expressive bends that punctuate Janick’s most iconic moments.

Vintage Strat Feel With a Fast, Expressive Neck

The Janick Gers Stratocaster delivers the immediate comfort of a vintage Fender neck, featuring a gloss-finished maple profile, 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard and 21 vintage tall frets for classic touch and modern precision. The 25.5" scale and synthetic bone nut preserve the familiar tension and snap Strat players expect, while white dot markers guide quick transitions across the board in both rhythm and lead work. A vintage-style truss rod and four-bolt heel keep things stable under aggressive vibrato or high-energy stage performance—mirroring the durability Janick relies on night after night.

Seymour Duncan JB Jr. Pickups Drive Iron Maiden Power

To match Janick’s dynamic playing style, this Stratocaster is loaded with Seymour Duncan JB Jr. pickups in the neck and bridge positions—compact humbuckers designed to deliver the punch and harmonic heat of a full-sized JB. The ’60s-style single-coil in the middle adds classic Strat chime for cleaner passages or layered harmony parts. With a 5-way switch and dedicated tone controls, players can explore everything from muscular distortion and searing solos to articulate mid-gain textures or traditional Strat sparkle. It’s a flexible, high-energy configuration built for the demands of Maiden’s galloping rhythms and soaring dual-lead moments.

Vintage-Style Tremolo for Fluid Expression

A 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles gives the Janick Gers Stratocaster the expressive freedom required for wide vibrato, subtle shimmer or aggressive dips—all with the responsiveness and tone transfer of classic Fender hardware. Paired with vintage-style tuners, the system delivers stability for heavy-stage use while retaining the slinky feel Stratocaster players expect. Whether used for dramatic dives or textural embellishments, it’s engineered to keep pace with Janick’s onstage panache.

50th Anniversary Details and Iconic Iron Maiden Aesthetic

This limited-edition Stratocaster celebrates Iron Maiden’s 50-year history with exclusive Anniversary touches, including a commemorative neck plate and Janick Gers’ signature on the back of the headstock. A 3-ply white pickguard, parchment knobs and a gloss polyester Black finish complete the look with classic Fender style. Nickel/chrome hardware reinforces long-term durability, while the included deluxe gig bag protects the instrument on the road—whether you’re touring, rehearsing or paying tribute to Maiden’s five-decade legacy at home.

A Signature Model Honoring a Metal Pioneer

The 50th Anniversary Iron Maiden Janick Gers Stratocaster is more than a signature guitar—it’s a celebration of one of metal’s most essential bands and a player whose energy reshaped their live sound. From its Seymour Duncan JB Jr. pickup configuration and vintage-style tremolo to its expressive neck and refined Strat balance, it delivers the precision, power and personality needed for everything from Maiden harmonies to modern high-gain playing. Complete with a deluxe gig bag, this signature Strat is crafted for fans, collectors and musicians who want to bring a piece of Iron Maiden’s history into their own hands.

Features

  • Limited-edition Janick Gers signature Stratocaster celebrates Iron Maiden’s 50-year legacy with stage-ready tone and performance
  • Seymour Duncan JB Jr. pickups deliver humbucker punch and clarity for the aggressive riffs and soaring leads Maiden fans expect
  • Vintage-style neck carve and 7.25" slab rosewood fingerboard provide classic Strat feel with smooth, expressive playability
  • 6-saddle synchronized tremolo offers fluid vibrato and dependable tuning stability for dynamic onstage techniques
  • Exclusive anniversary neck plate and signature headstock detail add collectible appeal to a fully gig-ready instrument

Up the irons with the Fender 50th Anniversary Janick Gers Stratocaster—crafted to inspire legendary riffs and fuel your passion for metal mayhem.

Specs

50th Anniversary Iron Maiden Janick Gers Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Specifications:

General
  • Product type: Electric guitar
  • Model: 50th Anniversary Iron Maiden Janick Gers Stratocaster
  • Series: Artist Signature
  • Color: Black
Body
  • Body shape: Stratocaster
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss polyester
Neck
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Neck finish: Gloss urethane
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Fingerboard: Slab rosewood
  • Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm)
  • Fret size: Vintage tall
  • Inlays: White dot
  • Side dots: White
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Truss rod: Vintage-style butt adjust
  • Neck construction: 4-bolt standard
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSH
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Jr. SJBJ-1B
  • Middle pickup: ’60s Single-Coil Strat
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Jr. SJBJ-1N
  • Controls: Master volume; Tone 1 (neck/middle); Tone 2 (bridge)
  • Switching: 5-position blade
  • Pickguard: 3-ply white
Hardware
  • Bridge: 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
  • Tuning machines: Fender vintage-style
  • Control knobs: Parchment plastic
  • Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
  • Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042)
Other
  • Case: Deluxe gig bag
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