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Fender Custom Shop LTD 70th Anniversary 1954 Roasted Stratocaster Aged Black/Journeyman

$4,950.00

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To celebrate the Stratocaster’s 70th anniversary, the Fender Custom Shop proudly presents a limited-edition collection honoring its iconic heritage and tones.

In the spring of 1954, Fender introduced the Stratocaster – an instrument that would forever redefine the music landscape. With its sleek, contoured double-cutaway body, three single-coil pickups, and groundbreaking synchronized tremolo, the Strat quickly became a cornerstone of modern music. Over the past seventy years, its unmistakable voice has inspired countless players across generations.

The roasted maple neck – paired with a 10/56 V carve and a 9 1/2" radius – is a highlight of this guitar. It’s the kind of neck that feels instantly familiar, is perfectly shaped, and brings a ton of resonance and snap to the party.

Under the hood, the hand-wired '54 pickups deliver the unmistakable sparkle, clarity, and dynamic range of the earliest Strat tones. But here’s where it gets cooler: Fender used a Fat '60s bridge pickup which adds a touch more punch and warmth, giving this LTD Strat a versatile sonic palette that thrives clean, dirty, and everywhere in between. The result? Lush highs, tight lows, and no anemic bridge pickup tones.

Clean or overdriven, this Strat sounds awesome and possesses a warmth that you sometimes encounter on vintage Strats (usually 60s models). The combination of classic hand-wired pickups, modern-leaning neck specs, and that roasted maple feel results in a playing experience that is really inspiring – the very reason we’re tempted to order even more with these specs.

Body

Style
Solid Body
Body
2-Piece Ash (off-center seam)
Color
Aged Black
Relic Level
Journeyman

Hardware

Pickups
Custom Shop Hand-wired '54 / Fat 60s (bridge)
Controls
Master Volume / Tone 1 / Tone 2 / 5-Way Switch
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Tuners
Vintage Style Fender
Pickguard
1-Ply Gold/Aluminum

Neck

Neck
Roasted Maple (quarter sawn)
Carve
10/56 V (.88-.98")
Radius
9 1/2"
Frets
6150 Medium Jumbo (21)
Nut
1.625"
Inlays
Dots
Scale Length
25 1/2"
Finish
No wear on the back of the neck w/fret ghosting on the fretboard

Other

SN
LXX0589
Weight
7lbs 3oz
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.

Have Questions?

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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