Crafted by Fender’s renowned Masterbuilders, this exceptional instrument honors the legacy of the original Strat while offering modern playability and timeless style.
To commemorate 70 years of the Stratocaster—a true icon in the world of electric guitars—the Fender Custom Shop presents the Limited Edition Masterbuilt 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster.
At its heart is a two-piece select Ash body with an offset seam (on the treble side), delivering chimey/sparkling highs, a sweet midrange, and tight lows. The Wide Fade Two-Color Sunburst Deluxe Closet Classic lacquer finish adds a subtle, vintage-inspired elegance which we love.
Complementing the Ash body is a one-piece 5A Flame Maple neck, shaped with a special 70th Anniversary Soft “V” profile (.885-.980"), faithfully modeled after an original July 1954 Strat neck. With a vintage compound-radius fingerboard (7.25” to 9.5”), 21 medium vintage frets, and a 1.625” bone nut, the neck offers effortless comfort and playability - much like the boutique guitars we carry.
Tone is at the core of this Strat’s magic, thanks to a trio of Custom Shop Josefina-Wound ’54 pickups. These pickups deliver the unmistakable clarity, bell-like highs, and warmth of a vintage Strat, routed through wax-paper capacitors and a five-way switch for more modern options (vs a vintage 3-way switch). Authentic 1954 details include a single-ply white pickguard, rounded ABS pickup covers, and vintage-style control knobs, as well as a Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo bridge and vintage-style tuners.
The 70th Anniversary Stratocaster comes with a deluxe embroidered hardshell case, a special case candy kit, and a certificate of authenticity—ensuring it’s as collectible as it is playable.
Whether you’re a lifelong Strat fan or a player seeking an instrument with history and heart, this Masterbuilt tribute is a platinum-level celebration of Fender’s most legendary creation
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