70th Anniversary

The Fender 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster pays tribute to Leo Fender's iconic original design while capturing its magical tone and feel. This limited-edition guitar authentically recreates the legendary '54 Strat, from its quartersawn maple neck and fingerboard to its handwound pickups and vintage-style hardware. For Strat fans, the 70th Anniversary '54 Strat lets you celebrate Fender's legacy with a meticulously crafted and collectible instrument.

Nitrocellulose Finish for Vintage Appeal

The Fender 70th Anniversary '54 Strat has an elegant nitrocellulose lacquer finish that evokes a vintage aesthetic. Thin and delicate, nitrocellulose yellows subtly over time, imparting a gently worn look. This sunburst finish is as alluring as it is historically accurate, making the '54 Strat a joy to look at as well as play.

Quartersawn Maple Neck for Stability and Sustain

The 70th Anniversary '54 Stratocaster has a quartersawn maple neck and fingerboard for reduced warping and excellent resonance. Quartersawn maple is prized for its stability and ability to produce long, singing sustain. Combined with the nitro finish, the quartersawn maple neck and fingerboard give this Strat a woody, organic tone perfect for blues, rock and country playing.

Custom Handwound Pickups for Iconic Strat Tone

To recreate the renowned tone of a 1950s Stratocaster, the 70th Anniversary '54 Strat is equipped with a trio of Custom Shop handwound single-coil pickups based on the original 1954 specs. The bridge pickup provides crystal-clear treble tones, the neck pickup delivers warm, round bass notes and the middle pickup strikes an ideal balance between the two. Together, they produce the balanced, versatile sound that made the Stratocaster an instantly recognizable classic. The Custom Shop artisans wind each pickup coil by coil for authentic vintage output and harmonics. So, when you plug in the 70th Anniversary '54 Strat, you'll enjoy the genuine bell-like tone that defined Stratocaster's early years.

Vintage-Style Hardware for Smooth Playability

This commemorative Strat features vintage-style hardware for optimal playability and classic vibe. The vintage-style tuners include a Fender logo, the bridge and other components mirror those found on original 1950s Stratocasters. Combined with the comfortable contoured body shape, vintage 7.25" fingerboard radius and medium- jumbo frets, the hardware makes the 70th Anniversary '54 Strat a joy to play.