To mark the 70-year platinum anniversary of the world's greatest electric guitar, the Stratocaster®, the Fender Custom Shop presents this Limited Edition 1954 Stratocaster. Its two-piece select ash body, with an offset seam on the treble side, produces singing highs, sweet midrange, and tight lows. It flaunts a stunning Wide Fade Two-Color Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish, available in various Custom Shop wear treatments like Time Capsule, NOS, Deluxe Closet Classic, Relic®, Journeyman Relic®, Heavy Relic®, and Super Heavy Relic®. The one-piece quartersawn maple neck features a special 70th anniversary Soft “V” profile inspired by a 1954 Strat® neck. It has a vintage compound-radius fingerboard (7.25” to 9.5”) with 21 medium vintage (47095) frets and a 1.625” bone nut. Three Custom Shop hand-wound ’54 Strat® pickups offer that classic Strat® sound with clear, bell-like highs, routed through vintage '54 wiring with a wax paper cap and five-way switching. Premium features include a single-ply white pickguard, serial-number back plate, 1954-style ABS white pickup covers and control knobs, Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners, disc string tree, special 70th Anniversary Stratocaster® neck plate, deluxe embroidered hardshell case, special “case candy” kit, and certificate of authenticity.
Using your Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned. You can use a tuner to adjust the strings to the right pitch. When you're ready to play, strum the strings gently at first to get a feel for the instrument. You can use different techniques like picking or fingerpicking to create various sounds. For a brighter sound, try using the bridge pickup, and for a warmer tone, switch to the neck pickup. As for maintenance, keep your guitar clean by wiping it down with a soft cloth after each use. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can damage the wood and finish. Check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to wear out. When not in use, store your guitar in the deluxe hardshell case that comes with it to protect it from scratches and dings. Also, don't forget to take good care of the accessories like the strap and the certificate of authenticity. If you have any questions or run into any issues, don't hesitate to contact Fender's customer service.
