Fender 70th Anniversary American Vintage II '54 Stratocaster 2024

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This 2024 Fender 70th Anniversary American Vintage II ’54 Stratocaster is a stunning modern recreation of the instrument that changed music forever. Built to celebrate seven decades of Stratocaster history, this model faithfully captures the look, feel, and tone of the earliest 1954 Strats while benefiting from Fender’s latest vintage-correct manufacturing precision. It’s a guitar that feels instantly familiar yet undeniably special.

The guitar is unplayed.  The tremolo arm has never been installed.  The frets look new.  There are light signs of handling only.  The neck is perfect and the truss rod is fully effective.  All the case candy that came with the guitar is included in the original case.

The ash body finished in classic two-tone sunburst resonates beautifully, delivering snap, clarity, and that unmistakable early Strat sparkle. The one-piece maple neck has a substantial yet comfortable profile that invites expressive playing, while the vintage-style pickups deliver bell-like highs, woody mids, and tight lows that stay articulate at any volume. 

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.

We buy, sell, and take trades.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“The American Vintage II series is shockingly accurate.” – The Gear Page
“Feels like a real ’50s Strat right out of the case.” – Strat-Talk
“Bell-like tone and incredible resonance.” – Harmony Central
“Fender finally nailed vintage reissues.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“A true celebration of Strat history.” – Ultimate Guitar

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SPECS:

• Color: Sunburst
• Weight: 7lbs 12oz
  
• Body: Ash
  
• Body Date/Code: See Pics
• Neck: 1-Piece Maple
  
• Neck Profile: 1954 "C"
• Neck Date/Code: See Pics
• Fretboard: Maple
  
• Inlays: Black Dot
  
• Frets: Original Vintage-Style
  
• Fret Count: 21
  
• Nut: Original Bone
  
• Nut width: 1-5/8"
  
• Radius: 7.25"
  
• Scale: 25.5"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .91"
• Neck thickness at 12th Fret: 1.26"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Overall length: 38-3/8"
  
• Lower bout: 12-5/8"
  
• Waist: 9-1/4"
  
• Upper bout: 11"
  
• Body depth/thickness: 1-3/4"
  
• String gauge: .010-.046
• Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 1-Ply White
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: 70th Anniversary 1954 Single-Coil Strat
• Pickup Reading: 5.58k
• Original?: Yes
• Middle Pickup/Brand: 70th Anniversary 1954 Single-Coil Strat
• Pickup Reading: 5.54k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: 70th Anniversary 1954 Single-Coil Strat
• Pickup Reading: 5.60k
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: Original Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Tuners: Original Vintage-Style
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: 3 Way Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Middle, Position 3. Neck 
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes: 

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