Vintage 1954 Strat magic without chasing a fragile original
This 70th Anniversary American Vintage II 1954 Stratocaster is Fender celebrating the birth of the Strat in all the right ways. Ash body, nitro gloss, 1 piece maple neck and those 70th Anniversary 1954 pickups give you the glassy chime, bite and bloom that made the first Strats legends.
At 8.4 lbs with a resonant 2 piece ash body, it has that solid, piano like attack and sustain that fills a mix without getting muddy. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer is thin and alive, so the guitar feels and reacts like a broken in vintage piece instead of a plastic coated reissue.
Resonant ash body and nitro finish that sings
Fender went with a 2 piece ash body for a reason. You get quick, snappy response on the bottom, scooped mids and that shimmering top end that Strats are famous for. Hit a clean chord and you will hear the notes bloom and hang in the air.
The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish is all about tone and feel. Nitro lets the wood breathe and resonate more freely than thick poly, so the guitar feels more alive under your hands and opens up even more as you play it. The classic 2 Color Sunburst is pure 1954 Strat, the kind of look that never goes out of style.
1954 C neck that feels like home
The 1 piece maple neck is carved to a period correct 1954 C profile, which hits that sweet spot between chunky and slim. It fills your hand just enough to keep your fretting hand relaxed, which means better vibrato, better bends and a more connected feel with every note.
A 7.25 inch radius maple fingerboard with vintage frets keeps things authentically old school. Chords feel comfortable and natural, and once you get used to it, bending on this radius has a buttery, vocal quality you just do not get on flatter boards. The gloss nitro finish on the neck completes the vintage vibe without feeling sticky.
70th Anniversary 1954 pickups with real Strat sparkle
The 70th Anniversary 1954 single coil Strat pickups are voiced to nail that first generation Strat tone. The neck pickup is bell like and glassy for blues, ballads and clean worship tones. The middle pickup gives you that woody, slightly scooped rhythm voice that just sits in a mix.
Kick over to the bridge and it barks with plenty of bite and cut, but it is not an ice pick. Plug into a cranked tube amp and it snarls, back off your volume and it cleans up with sweet, articulate chime. Real talk, if you love early Strat tones, this set will make you grin the first time you hit an open E chord.
Vintage correct hardware, modern reliability
The Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo with cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles is a huge part of the feel and tone. The steel block adds mass and sustain, while the stamped saddles give you that classic Strat top end and string to string clarity. Use the 50s style trem arm for subtle vibrato and it will stay in tune when set up right.
Vintage style tuners, 6 screw tremolo mounting and the single ply white guard keep the look period correct. The 4 bolt neck with 70th Anniversary engraved plate and vintage style strap buttons tie the whole package together as a true celebration of the original design.
Collector worthy, built to be played
This is not just a case queen. With a 25.5 inch scale, 1.625 inch bone nut, 8.4 lb weight and Fender USA 250R 10 46 strings, it is ready for real stage and studio work. The included vintage style tweed case and period correct case candy make it a must have for Strat fans who also care about provenance.
Pictures are of the actual guitar, serial V702352, so what you see is what shows up at your door. It has been inspected three times in our Evansville shop and dialed in with a pro setup, so it will feel right the second you pull it from the case.
Dailed in by real players at Moore Guitars
When you grab this 70th Anniversary 1954 Strat from us, you are getting more than a boxed Fender. Our techs give it a full Player Perfect setup, check the fretwork, nut slots, trem action and electronics, and make sure everything is stage ready. Tell us your preferred string gauge and setup and we will dial it in before it ships.
You also get our 72 Hour Love It Guarantee, free insured 2 3 day shipping, trade in options, price match support and 0 percent financing with Synchrony for those who qualify. This is a serious Strat for players who want the birth of the Strat tone and feel without hunting down a fragile, five figure original.
Questions about this guitar or how it compares to other Strats We are happy to talk it through. Call (888) 794-8482 and you will get a real player on the line, not a script.
