In 2024, we celebrate the platinum anniversary of the world's greatest electric guitar, the Stratocaster®. To mark this amazing milestone, the Fender Custom Shop presents the Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster®. Its two-piece select ash body, with an offset seam on the treble side, offers lively resonance, singing highs, sweet midrange, and tight lows. It sports a stunning Wide Fade Two-Color Sunburst lacquer finish and comes with a range of Custom Shop treatments showing different levels of wear, like Time Capsule, NOS, Deluxe Closet Classic, Relic®, Journeyman Relic®, Heavy Relic®, and Super Heavy Relic®. The one-piece quartersawn maple neck has a special 70th anniversary Soft “V” profile inspired by a 1954 Strat® neck. It's topped with 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 deliver the classic Strat® sound with clear, bell-like highs, routed through vintage '54 Strat® wiring with a wax paper cap and five-way switching. Other great features include a single-ply white pickguard, a serial-number back plate, 1954-style ABS white pickup covers and control knobs, a Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners, a disc string tree, a special 70th Anniversary Stratocaster® neck plate, a deluxe embroidered hardshell case, a special “case candy” kit, and a certificate of authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: 2-piece Select Ash with Offset Seam; Body Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer; Neck Profile: 07/54 Soft 'V'; Fretboard Material: 1-piece Quartersawn Maple Neck; Fretboard Radius: 7.25' to 9.5' Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 21 Jescar Medium Vintage (47095); Fretboard Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 0.25'; Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Single-Coil Strat® (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat® (Middle), Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat® (Neck); Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case; Included Accessories: Strap and Certificate of Authenticity.
Using your Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster is a breeze. First, take it out of the deluxe hardshell case gently. Plug it into your amplifier using the included strap to play comfortably. You can switch between different tones using the five-way switch on the guitar. The vintage-style tuners help you keep the strings in tune. When you're done playing, put the guitar back in the case carefully. To maintain it, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to prevent rust. Wipe the body and neck to keep them looking great. Avoid exposing the guitar to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and finish. Also, check the frets and hardware periodically for any signs of wear and tear. If you have any issues, it's best to take it to a professional guitar technician.
