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Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Time Capsule Package

Celebrate the iconic Stratocaster® with the Fender Custom Shop's Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this guitar is a tribute to the world's greatest electric guitar, now in its platinum anniversary year. The Wide Fade Two-Color Sunburst lacquer finish, featuring Time Capsule, NOS, Deluxe Closet Classic, Relic®, Journeyman Relic®, Heavy Relic® and Super Heavy Relic® treatments, adds a unique character to this masterpiece.

Exceptional Craftsmanship and Design

The Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster boasts a two-piece select ash body with an offset seam on the treble side, resonating with rich highs, mellow midrange, and tight lows. Its one-piece quartersawn maple neck features a special 70th anniversary Soft “V” profile, inspired by a Strat® neck from July 1954. The vintage compound-radius fingerboard (7.25” to 9.5”) with 21 medium vintage (47095) frets and a 1.625” bone nut provide an unparalleled playing experience. Three Custom Shop hand-wound '54 Strat® pickups deliver the classic Strat® voice with clear, bell-like highs, routed through vintage '54 Strat® wiring with wax paper cap and five-way switching.

Premium Features and Authenticity

This guitar is loaded with premium features and authentic first-year Strat® appointments. The single-ply white pickguard and serial-number back plate, 1954-style ABS white pickup covers and control knobs, Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners, disc string tree, special 70th Anniversary Stratocaster® neck plate, and deluxe embroidered hardshell case all contribute to its exceptional quality. The “case candy” kit and certificate of authenticity ensure that this Limited Edition Stratocaster is a true collector's item. With its Serial Number XN5005 and a weight of 7.4 lbs, this guitar is a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern craftsmanship.