Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition 1954 Hardtail Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic

Description: A 70th Anniversary Hardtail Strat with Gold Hardware This Fender Custom Shop 1954 Hardtail Stratocaster gloriously commemorates the instrument’s 70th anniversary with a gently aged nitro finish and luminous gold Closet Classic hardware. This ’54 Hardtail Strat is built upon a musically resonant, 2-piece select ash body. Its quarter-sawn maple neck and 21-fret, compound-radius fingerboard fit you like a glove. You also get three Custom Shop hand-wound ’54 Strat single-coils, vintage wiring with a wax paper capacitor, and 5-way switching. A sturdy hardtail bridge and vintage-style tuners round out this ’54 Stratocaster’s hardware. You also get an eye-grabbing 1-ply pickguard and a vintage-tinted nitrocellulose finish. With original models continuing to fetch exorbitant amounts, this limited-edition 1954 Hardtail Strat is the next best thing to owning a well-taken-care-of vintage electric guitar that’s been carefully preserved for decades. From the first note — and beyond — it will call out to you Sweetwater is an Authorized Fender Custom Shop Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty and 55 point inspection Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition 1954 Hardtail Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic Solidbody Electric Guitar with Ash Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 3 Single-coil Pickups, and Hardtail Bridge - Faded Shell Pink A 70th Anniversary Hardtail Strat with Gold Hardware This Fender Custom Shop 1954 Hardtail Stratocaster gloriously commemorates the instrument’s 70th anniversary with a gently aged nitro finish and luminous gold Closet Classic hardware. This ’54 Hardtail Strat is built upon a musically resonant, 2-piece select ash body. Its quarter-sawn maple neck and 21-fret, compound-radius fingerboard fit you like a glove. You also get three Custom Shop hand-wound ’54 Strat single-coils, vintage wiring with a wax paper capacitor, and 5-way switching. A sturdy hardtail bridge and vintage-style tuners round out this ’54 Stratocaster’s hardware. You also get an eye-grabbing 1-ply pickguard and a vintage-tinted nitrocellulose finish. With original models continuing to fetch exorbitant amounts, this limited-edition 1954 Hardtail Strat is the next best thing to owning a well-taken-care-of vintage electric guitar that’s been carefully preserved for decades. From the first note — and beyond — it will call out to you like a best friend.Tones straight out of time Fender’s Custom Shop luthiers never fail to do their homework, so this 1954 Hardtail Strat feels — and sounds — like an axe straight out of time. Hand-selected ash comprises a 2-piece body known for its musical-sounding acoustic properties, yielding an exquisite blend of warmth, brightness, and midrange “pop.” This solidbody electric guitar’s 1-piece quarter-sawn maple neck and fingerboard impart incredible projection and note-separation, with bright, clear mids and highs, alongside simple overtones and tight bass. This ragbag of tonewoods delivers a distinctive, historically accurate sonic profile, full through every register with tremendous articulation.Classic Strat appeal This Fender Custom Shop 1954 Hardtail Stratocaster sports three Custom Shop hand-wound ’54 Strat single-coil pickups, renowned for their bell-like jangle and smooth, bluesy tone. These pickups deliver bright and clear cleans with the perfect amount of midrange bite. When we plugged this Custom Shop Strat into our favorite tube amplifier here at Sweetwater, we uncovered everything from mellow chime to outrageously aggressive leads — all within a casual twist of a volume knob. On top of that, you get vintage ’54 Strat wiring with a wax paper capacitor and a 5-way blade pickup selector.Vintage versatility Taking a bit of creative license, the Custom Shop opted for a quarter-sawn cut on this guitar’s maple neck. This choice provides a sturdier, more stable physical and tonal profile, complementing the wood’s natural resistance to warping or wear from temperature fluctuation. You also get a 7.25–9.5-inch vintage compound-radius fingerboard with 21 medium-vintage frets. The neck’s Soft “V” shape offers tremendous playing comfort, delivering smooth access to an array of playing styles. Vintage-style tuning machines, a bone nut, and a disc string tree adorn this timeless axe, along with a rock-solid — and rare — 6-saddle, strings-through-body hardtail bridge with bent-steel saddles.Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition 1954 Hardtail Stratocaster Features: 2-piece ash body is hand-selected to deliver musical acoustic characteristics 1-piece quarter-sawn maple neck boasts a comfortable Soft “V” profile 21 medium-vintage frets sprawl a 7.25–9.5-in. vintage compound-radius fingerboard Custom Shop hand-wound ’54 Strat single-coil pickups yield vintage tone with dynamic range Vintage ’54 Strat wiring with a wax paper capacitor and a 5-way blade pickup selector Vintage-style tuners, a disc string tree, and a bone nut provide stable, reliable tone 6-saddle, strings-through-body hardtail bridge with bent-steel saddles ensures rock-solid tuning stability Gently aged nitrocellulose finish and luminous gold Closet Classic hardware Deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity included SpecificationDetail Number of Strings 6 Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Type Solidbody Body Shape Limited-edition 1954 Hardtail Strat Dlx Closet Classic Body Material 2-piece Select Ash Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer Color Super Fade Aged Shell Pink Neck Material 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck Shape Soft V Neck Joint Bolt-on Radius 7.25 to 9.5" Vintage Compound Fingerboard Material 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Fingerboard Inlay Dots Number of Frets 21, Medium Vintage (Jescar 47095) Scale Length 25.5" Nut Width 1.625" Nut Material Bone Bridge/Tailpiece 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles Tuners Vintage-Style Neck Pickup Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat Single-coil Middle Pickup Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat Single-coil Bridge Pickup Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat Single-coil Controls 1 x volume, 2 x tone Switching 5-way blade pickup switch Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .010-.046 Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. 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Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

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