To mark the 70th anniversary of the world's most iconic electric guitar, the Stratocaster®, Fender Custom Shop presents the Limited Edition Fat ’54 Stratocaster® Relic®. This guitar features a two - piece select ash body. It produces beautiful singing highs, sweet mid - tones, and tight lows, all covered in a stunning Relic® lacquer finish. The one - piece quartersawn maple neck has a special 70th anniversary Soft “V” profile, inspired by a 1954 Strat® neck. It comes with a 9.5” - radius fingerboard, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets, and a 1.625” bone nut. Three Custom Shop hand - wound Fat ’50s Strat® pickups offer crisp highs and well - balanced mids and lows, thanks to the Fat ’50s Strat wiring and five - way switching. Other top - notch features include a single - ply white pickguard, 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 strap, and a certificate of authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Ash; Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Neck Profile: 07/54 Soft 'V'; Fretboard Material: 1 - piece Quartersawn Maple Neck; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105); Fretboard Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 0.25'; Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound Fat '50s Single - Coil Strat® (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand - Wound RWRP Fat '50s Single - Coil Strat® (Middle), Custom Shop Hand - Wound Fat '50s Single - Coil Strat® (Neck); Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 1 - Ply White; 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 Limited Edition 1954 Fat Stratocaster Relic is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the vintage - style tuning machines. Plug it into your amplifier and start exploring the different tones with the five - way switching. You can create a wide range of sounds from crisp highs to well - balanced lows. When not in use, always store it in the deluxe hardshell case to protect it from damage. Keep the guitar clean by gently wiping it with a soft cloth after each use. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and the finish. Check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to sound dull or show signs of wear. With proper care, your guitar will last for a long time and keep delivering great music.
