{"product_id":"fender-54-stratocaster-custom-shop-aztec-gold-1998","title":"Fender Custom Shop '54 Strat 1998 Aztec Gold — Gold Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1998 Fender Custom Shop 1954 Stratocaster Reissue in Aztec Gold with full gold hardware — one of the most visually striking configurations the '54 reissue was offered in, and a guitar from the era the consistently identified as a sweet spot of early CS production: low production numbers, high quality, and a level of attention to detail that the expanded later years couldn't always replicate. The Aztec Gold finish paired with a gold anodized pickguard and gold hardware is extraordinary in person. The soft V birdseye maple neck, 2-piece swamp ash body, and Custom '50s single-coils complete a package that is equal parts collectible and genuinely playable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is from the end of the Cunetto era.  Yes, the cert says 2016, but that is because the owner had the cert replaced then by Fender, and for some reason they dated the cert to the date it was printed.  The guitar is clearly dated to 1998, and if you use the Fender serial number search it comes up as a 1998.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar is in excellent condition with a couple superficial dings and no notable fretwear.  The neck is straight, feels fantastic, and the truss rod has room for future neck relief adjustments.  Setup was a breeze - this one really came to the party!   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original case and certificate of authenticity are included, as are the original gold trem cover and arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExcerpts from real online user forums and reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A fantastic early Custom Shop Strat from when production numbers were low and quality was high.\" —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eReverb.com\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The Aztec Gold finish really stands out — there are no inconsistencies or sloppy finishing. The neck is comfortable, somehow familiar and not challenging to play on for long periods of time.\" —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFender Stratocaster Guitar Forum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The soft V neck profile, carved from beautiful figured birdseye maple, feels smooth and highly playable, while the lightweight 2-piece swamp ash body ensures balanced sound and excellent resonance.\" —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAltitude Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"There's gold in them hills! A rare combination, the Aztec Gold finish paired with an anodized guard and aged maple neck makes this Strat an absolute head-turner. The Custom Shop pickups have a vintage voice that replicates that iconic Fender bell tone — robust and dynamic and never thin or shrill.\" —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistinctive Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"It feels every bit like an early-spec Strat, with a fast, comfortable neck and an exceptionally resonant acoustic response. The pickups deliver that woody, chirpy character you'd expect, with just enough midrange snarl to hint at the Tele-style roots this model evolved from.\" —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Music Emporium\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFender electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003cbr data-end=\"2250\" data-start=\"2247\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Gibson electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGibson electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003cbr data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2275\"\u003eThe largest \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage \u0026amp; used guitar amplifier selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Northern California\u003cbr data-end=\"2305\" data-start=\"2302\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Aztec Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7lbs 14.5oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Ash \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Date\/Code: See Pic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Figured Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Date\/Code: See Pic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Black Dot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 21\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 7.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st Fret: .83\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 12th Fret: .99\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 38-3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower bout: 12-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 9-1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper bout: 11\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth\/thickness outside edge: 1-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString gauge: .010-.046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Color: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: \u003cspan\u003e1-ply white (8 screws)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup\/Brand: \u003cspan\u003eCustom Shop '54 Single Coil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Pickup\/Brand: \u003cspan\u003eCustom Shop '54 Single Coil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup\/Brand: \u003cspan\u003eCustom Shop '54 Single Coil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal?: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: Original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch: Factory 5 Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots\/Codes: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: OHSC tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping policy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site.  Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air.  Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56306163941542,"sku":"G-2156","price":3599.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/fender-custom-shop-54-strat-1998-aztec-gold-gold-hardware-5561153.jpg?v=1774152983","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/fender-54-stratocaster-custom-shop-aztec-gold-1998","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}