Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Daphne Blue
Once Every Ten Years - And a One of a Kind
We are pleased to announce the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster. As a Fender Custom Shop Showcase Dealer, we were able to customize some early. We've already sold a bunch, but now we get to present this Journeyman Relic in Daphne Blue take on this iconic guitar - it's the only one that exists.
Fender only offers a 1954 Stratocaster every ten years, as it can only be ordered in the year of its anniversary. This makes them highly desirable - and after this year (2024), none will be available again until 2034. For the guitarist who craves pure vintage Fender style, the Custom Shop Limited Edition 70th Anniversary model presents original-era model year takes built with meticulous attention to accurate detail that bring Fender history and heritage to authentic and exciting new life.
The 2-piece Select Ash body is done "correctly" with an offseat seam (treble side), as seen on original '54 Strats. It's finish in nitrocellulose lacquer, in a gorgeous Daphne Blue, a color beloved but for some reason rarely seen. As an added touch, we went for an anodized gold pickguard to make it truly unique. The 1-piece Quartersawn Maple neck has a special 70th Anniversary '54 Strat profile, giving it an authentic feel. For a bit of a modern touch, this guitar has a 7.25 - 9.5" compound radius and Medium Vintage frets, but still retains the vintage appeal.
This one has the Journeyman Relic finish package, recreating the vibe of a guitar that's definitely been put to use in the years since 1954 but also well taken care. You get finish checking, an aged finish, and some nicks and dings, but nothing major. The neck is worn in nicely, making it a pleasure to play. There's a good reason while the Journeyman Relic finish has become the Custom Shop's most popular.
Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat Pickups give you the the real tone of the original Strat. Painstakingly designed to recreate the sound, these pickups are the real deal. Vintage '54 Strat Wiring with a wax paper cap and a 5-way switch complete the under the hood engine that really makes this Strat go.
That guitars has the period correct single-ply white backplate, engraved with the serial numbers (just as it was done in 1954). It also has the '54 Strat ABS white pickups covers and knobs - that's an important touch that Fender is sure to get correct on anniversary models such as this. Even the curves on the headstock are different on a 1954 Strat, and they nailed it. Other features include period correct tuners and bridge, as well the special 70th Anniversary neck plate.
This Limited Edition model comes with an embroidered case, special case candy, and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Any Fender Custom Shop guitar is something special, but this 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster is beyond that. It's part of history. These will be hard to get, and we suggest you jumping on it now before it's gone!
70th Anniversary Stratocaster Base Model Specifications:
- Part # 9231015784
- Serial # 4518
- Weight: 7.50 lbs
- Lacquer Finish
- 2-Piece Select Ash Body with Offset Seam (Treble Side)
- 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck with 70th Anniversary '54 Strat Back-Shape
- 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius
- 21 Medium Vintage (47095) Frets
- New Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat Pickups
- Vintage '54 Strat Wiring with Wax Paper Cap
- 5-Way Switch;
- Single-Ply Anodized Gold Pickguard
- Single-Ply White Back Plate (with engraved serial number)
- '54 Strat ABS White Pickup Covers & Knobs
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
- 1.625" Bone Nut
- Disc String Tree
- 70th Anniversary Strat Neckplate
- Deluxe Embroidered Hardshell Case
- Special Case Candy Kit
- Certificate of Authenticity