Fender Custom Shop Guitar Center Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Wide Fade 2-Color Sunburst

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Fender Custom Shop Guitar Center Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Wide Fade 2-Color Sunburst

Name: Fender Custom Shop Guitar Center Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar
Brand: Fender Custom Shop
SKU: M13479000001000
Price: 4800.00 USD
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Overview

Celebrate 70 years of Fender's iconic Stratocaster with this meticulously crafted, limited-edition guitar that captures the essence of the 1954 original.

The Fender Guitar Center Limited-Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar is a tribute to the instrument that revolutionized music. This meticulously crafted guitar faithfully recreates the features and feel of the legendary 1954 Stratocaster, from its contoured ash body and quartersawn maple neck to its hand-wound pickups and vintage-style hardware. With its classic two-color sunburst finish and a "new old stock" (NOS) aesthetic, this limited-edition Stratocaster is a true collector's item and a dream for any guitarist seeking vintage Fender tone and feel.

Quartersawn Maple Neck and Fingerboard

The 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster features a quartersawn maple neck and fingerboard, chosen for its exceptional stability and resonance. This premium wood contributes to the guitar's clear, articulate tone and long sustain. The neck profile is a comfortable "C" shape, reminiscent of the original 1954 Stratocasters, offering a familiar feel for vintage enthusiasts.

Hand-Wound 1954 Single-Coil Pickups

This limited-edition Stratocaster is equipped with a trio of hand-wound single-coil pickups meticulously crafted to replicate the iconic "bell-like" tone of the original 1954 models. These pickups deliver the sparkling highs, punchy mids, and warm lows that define the Stratocaster sound, making it ideal for a wide range of musical styles.

Vintage-Style Hardware

The 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster features vintage-style hardware that enhances both its aesthetic and performance. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo allows for expressive vibrato and pitch bending, while the Kluson Deluxe tuning machines provide smooth and precise tuning adjustments. The single-ply white pickguard and white plastic control knobs complete the classic Stratocaster look.

New Old Stock (NOS) Finish

This limited-edition Stratocaster boasts a stunning "new old stock" (NOS) finish that captures the look and feel of a pristine vintage instrument. The two-color sunburst finish is meticulously applied and buffed to a high gloss, showcasing the beauty of the ash body. The NOS treatment gives this guitar the appearance of a time capsule, as if it had been perfectly preserved since 1954.

Features

Quartersawn maple neck and fingerboard
Hand-wound 1954 single-coil pickups
Vintage-style synchronized tremolo
New Old Stock (NOS) finish

Celebrate Fender's Legacy with the Guitar Center Limited-Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS electric guitar.

Specs

Guitar Center Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body

Body Wood: Ash

Body Shape: Stratocaster

Body Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, new old stock (NOS)

Color: 2-Color Sunburst

Neck

Neck Material: Quartersawn maple

Neck Shape: C Shape

Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)

Number of Frets: 21

Fret Size: Vintage-style

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Inlays: Black dot position markers

Hardware

Bridge: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo

Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe

Pickguard: Single-ply white

Control Knobs: White plastic

Electronics

Configuration: SSS
Neck Pickup: Hand-wound single-coil
Middle Pickup: Hand-wound single-coil
Bridge Pickup: Hand-wound single-coil
Controls: Master volume, individual tone
Pickup Switching: 3-way blade switch
Other
Case: Hardshell
Orientation: Right handed
Strings: 6

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