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Limited Edition "Golden 50s" 60th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster. Period Correct Vintage 54 Strat specs with - Correct Bakelite-style Plastic Parts! (Note: Volume knob has a crack, these are fragile!)- U-shaped neck profile - Upgraded Ron Ellis 54S pickups- Upgraded Schaller Strap Locks From Fender:60 years ago it was 1954 and Leo Fender introduced the Stratocaster solidbody electric guitar. That pretty much changed to world of rock and roll – heck- MUSIC in general – as we know it. To celebrate the this momentous event, the Fender Custom Shop is releasing the 60th Anniversary 1954 Heavy Relic Stratocaster. This exquisite Time Machine Series guitar sports classic '54 appointments such as a 1-piece ash body, 1-piece maple neck with a U-shaped profile, and vintage-style hardware along with period correct bakelite-style plastic pickup covers, backplate and knobs. The Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish also sports a hand-distressed, Heavy Relic finish package to replicate the feel and look of 60 years of genuine road worn wear and tear. A set of Fender’s new 1954 Single-Coil Strat pickups give this limited-edition electric guitar the tone necessary to match its good looks while the 9.5” fingerboard radius and 6105 fret wire mean this valuable instrument isn’t just a collector’s piece to hang on the wall- You can actually go out and play it with comfort and ease. Any why wouldn’t you? It’s not like you have to worry about dinging it up. This special guitar honors the Stratocaster’s very first model year and is finely crafted with a rich selection of features and appointments, in addition to a heavy relic treatment that evokes decades of use, abuse and hard-fought wear and tear.The Fender Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1954 Heavy Relic Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar boasts a tinted, one-piece maple neck – quartersawn for tone and stability. Quartersawn wood is a stronger cut than flatsawn wood. It also transfer the string vibration more directly towards the body, which means more tone and resonance for you! And the lacquer finish, which is thinner than modern polyurethane finishes, will allow the one-piece Ash body on this ’54 Strat to breathe, age properly in time, and sing with a clear, loud voice. The Heavy Relic Finish package for a Vintage Vibe, Look and FeelThe stunning Heavy Relic treatment starts with a period-correct nitrocellulose lacquer. Nitrocellulose Lacquer finishes are significantly thinner than today's polyurethane finishes. Aside from an authentic vintage look, they also allow the wood to breathe and age naturally over time, which enhances the instrument's tonal qualities. They also look and feel great – less paint equals more tone! And the feel of a worn-in vintage instrument is hard to beat. Without sneaking a look at the neck heel stamps, you'd be hard-pressed to distinguish the Fender Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1954 Heavy Relic Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar from the real deal.Features of the Fender Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1954 Heavy Relic Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar60th Anniversary Limited Edition modelCustom Shop Center Pocket Tweed Hardshell CaseLimited Edition Accessory PackageCertificate of AuthenticitySpecs of the 60th Anniversary Limited Edition ’54 Strat Heavy Relic from the Fender Custom ShopPremium One-piece Ash BodyOne-piece Quartersawn Maple neck1954 U profile (.900 1st - .990 12th)9.5” fingerboard radius21x 6105 fret wire25.5” scale length1.650” nut width"Real Life Relic" Parchment Pickguard (original Anodized Aluminum Pickguard included)Gold HardwareVintage – style tuners6-saddle Vintage-style TremoloPat. Pending SaddlesPeriod correct “rounded” pickup coversPeriod correct knobsPeriod correct backplate with serial number5-way switchMaster Volume controlNeck Pickup Tone controlBridge/Middle Pickup Tone controlRon Ellis 54S Pickups (originals not included)Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish7.6 lbs

The Fender Stratocaster, debuted in 1954, stands as an iconic electric guitar renowned for its sleek design, versatile sound, and innovative features. With its contoured body, three single-coil pickups, and tremolo system, the Stratocaster has left an indelible mark on music history, spanning genres from rock and blues to pop and beyond.