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Fender Custom Shop LTD 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Wide Fade 2-Tone Sunburst

$4,500.00

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In the spring of 1954, Fender unveiled the Stratocaster, a guitar that would change music forever.

With its sleek, contoured double-cutaway body, innovative synchronized tremolo, and trio of single-coil pickups, the Strat would go on to become a legend, shaping the sound of countless artists over the past seven decades.

To honor this milestone, the Fender Custom Shop has crafted a limited-edition collection celebrating the Stratocaster’s rich heritage and lasting impact. Enter the LTD '54 Strat, a masterful recreation that pays homage to the first-year Stratocasters with exceptional attention to detail.

This guitar nails every aspect that made the original a game-changer. The 70th Anniversary neck profile, a soft V-to-C carve, feels substantial yet incredibly comfortable, inviting effortless playability. Authentic period details like skirted knobs, a 'football' 5-way switch tip, and a beautifully grained offset-seam two-piece ash body add to its vintage vibe. Topping it all off are the hand-wound '54 pickups, which deliver the twangy, open, and almost Tele-like tone that made those early Strats so distinctive.

One standout feature that might divide opinion? The bridge pickup is unpaired with a tone pot—just as it was in the originals. For us, this delivers an undeniable clarity and touch sensitivity that makes the bridge pickup sing with crispness and sparkle. And if you need to mellow the high end, a slight roll-off on the volume knob does the trick beautifully.

Body

Style
Solid Body
Body
2-Piece Ash (off-center seam)
Color
Wide Fade 2-Tone Sunburst
Relic Level
Time Capsule

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

Other

SN
XN5296
Weight
lbs oz
Case
Hardshell Case

New. Chosen. Cherished.

We hand-select each one for its tone, feel, and build quality - instruments that inspire and stand up to real-world playing. Whether you're chasing a lifelong companion or something that just clicks, our curated lineup reflects decades of experience matching players with the right guitar.

High Standards

We accept only preowned guitars that meet our rigorous standards for authenticity, condition, and performance, each one carefully vetted to ensure it upholds the level of quality our customers expect.

Accurate Representation

Every instrument is meticulously photographed and accurately described, so you can buy with confidence knowing exactly what to expect.

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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If you have any questions about this instrument’s condition, feel free to give us a call or drop us an email - we are always happy to provide an in-hand description and make sure you’re confident in your purchase.

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