To mark the 70th anniversary of the world's most iconic electric guitar, the Stratocaster®, 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, produces rich highs, sweet midtones, and tight lows. It features a stunning Wide Fade Two-Color Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish with various Custom Shop wear treatments like Time Capsule, NOS, and more. The one-piece quartersawn maple neck has a special 70th anniversary Soft “V” profile inspired by a 1954 Strat® neck. It comes with a vintage compound-radius fingerboard (7.25” to 9.5”), 21 medium vintage 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, using vintage '54 Strat® wiring with a wax paper cap and five-way switching. Other premium features include a single-ply white pickguard, 1954-style ABS white pickup covers, a Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, and more. Specifications: Body Shape - Stratocaster®; Body Material - 2-piece Select Ash with Offset Seam; Body Finish - Nitrocellulose 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, tune your guitar using the vintage-style tuners. You can choose different tones with the five-way switching and the three hand-wound pickups. When you play, use the tremolo bridge to add some cool vibrato effects. For storage, always put it back in the deluxe hardshell case. To keep it in top condition, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth. Wipe down the body and fretboard to prevent dirt buildup. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and finish. If you need to adjust the action or intonation, it's best to take it to a professional guitar technician.
