Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic – Wide-Fade 2-Color Sunburst, 1-Pc Quartersawn Maple Neck Fingerboard

Celebrate 70 years of legendary tone with the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic. Crafted to honor the platinum anniversary of the world’s most iconic electric guitar, this stunning recreation of the original 1954 Stratocaster® features an authentic vintage aesthetic, hand-wound pickups, and period-correct craftsmanship.

The two-piece select ash body, finished in a striking Wide Fade Two-Color Sunburst lacquer, delivers rich tonal balance with singing highs, warm midrange, and tight lows. The one-piece quartersawn maple neck is shaped with a soft “V” profile inspired by an original July 1954 Strat® neck, ensuring a comfortable, vintage feel. A vintage compound-radius (7.25”–9.5”) fingerboard with 21 medium vintage frets enhances playability while maintaining classic Strat® authenticity.

Equipped with Custom Shop hand-wound ’54 Strat® pickups, this limited-edition guitar produces that unmistakable clear, bell-like tone, routed through vintage ’54 Strat® wiring for an authentic sound experience. The Super Heavy Relic® treatment gives it the look and feel of a well-loved, road-worn instrument, complete with era-correct details.

Features

• Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Model – A true collector’s Strat® with Custom Shop craftsmanship.
• Premium Two-Piece Ash Body – Resonates with balanced highs, mids, and lows.
• Gorgeous Super Heavy Relic® Finish – Aged to perfection with vintage authenticity.
• One-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck – Features a Soft “V” profile for a classic feel.
• Vintage Compound-Radius Fingerboard – 7.25”–9.5” radius with 21 medium vintage frets.
• Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’54 Strat® Pickups – Delivers bell-like highs and vintage warmth.
• Vintage ’54 Strat® Wiring & Wax Paper Cap – Ensures historically accurate tone.
• Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo Bridge – Classic Strat® playability and feel.
• 1954-Style ABS Pickup Covers & Control Knobs – True-to-era design and aesthetics.
• Deluxe Embroidered Hardshell Case & COA – Includes special anniversary case candy kit.

Own a piece of history with the Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic—a masterfully crafted tribute to the guitar that changed music forever.

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