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Fender Custom Shop LTD 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Wide Fade Sunburst/NOS (USED, 2024)

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With its contoured double-cutaway body, synchronized tremolo, and trio of single-coils, the Strat became a legend - shaping music for over seven decades.

The iconic Strat - so much has been said since its 1954 debut. To mark the 70th anniversary milestone, the Fender Custom Shop created a limited-edition series honoring the Stratocaster’s heritage and lasting impact. This LTD ’54 Strat is a masterful recreation, paying tribute to the first-year models with exceptional attention to detail.

The 70th Anniversary neck profile - a soft V-to-C carve (.885"–.980") - feels substantial yet surprisingly comfortable, thanks to a 1 5/8" nut width and a 7.25"–9.5" compound radius. This combo blends chunky depth with a slightly narrower width, upping the comfort factor substantially.

Authentic period touches like skirted knobs, “football” 5-way tip, and a beautifully grained, offset-seam two-piece ash body complete the vintage look. Hand-wound ’54 pickups deliver the twangy, open, almost Tele-like tone that made the originals so distinctive.

One detail true to history: the bridge pickup has no tone control. The result? Extra clarity and touch sensitivity, with a crispness and sparkle all its own. Need to tame the highs? A slight volume roll-off does it perfectly.

Body

Style
Solid Body
Body
2-Piece Ash (off-center seam)
Color
Wide Fade 2-Tone Sunburst
Relic Level
New Old Stock

Hardware

Pickups
Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat
Controls
Master Volume / Tone 1 / Tone 2 / 5-Way Switch
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Tuners
Vintage Style Fender
Pickguard
1-Ply White

Neck

Neck
Quartersawn Maple
Carve
70th Anniversary (.885-.980")
Radius
7 1/4-9 1/2"
Frets
Medium Vintage/47095 (21)
Nut
1.625" Compound
Inlays
Dots
Scale Length
25 1/2"

Other

Condition
About as close to new as a preowned guitar gets. No meaningful signs of wear that we could find.
SN
4924
Weight
7lbs 2oz
Case
Hardshell Case

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Inspection & Setup

Each instrument is thoroughly inspected by our staff for authenticity and condition, with any necessary work and a full setup completed before it’s listed for sale.

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