Fender Custom Shop LTD 70th Anniversary '54 Stratocaster NOS Dakota Red

The Fender Custom Shop LTD 70th Anniversary '54 Stratocaster NOS Dakota Red – A Timeless Tribute to an Iconic Year

Vintage-Inspired Tone and Feel

The Fender Custom Shop LTD 70th Anniversary '54 Stratocaster NOS in Dakota Red celebrates one of the most pivotal years in guitar history. This model features a 2-piece off-center ash body with a nitrocellulose lacquer finish, offering both authentic vintage character and impressive resonance. Built as part of a limited anniversary collection, this Stratocaster stays true to its roots while incorporating modern enhancements for today's players.

Premium Neck Profile for Enhanced Comfort

The Strat Modern "C"” neck shape brings a distinctly modern feel to your hands while maintaining a comfortable playing experience across the entire fretboard. Crafted from quartersawn maple and finished with a nitro lacquer, the neck has a compound radius and 21 Medium jumbo (6150) frets, allowing for effortless bends and fast, clean runs. The bone nut and vintage-style tuners ensure tuning stability and clarity across all registers.

Authentic Hardware and Electronics

This Strat is outfitted with period-correct hardware, including a Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo and vintage-style tuning machines. The electronics are just as carefully considered, with a Strat Vintage Modified #2 wiring configuration and a 5-way switch that gives you access to a wide palette of single-coil tones. The pickups include a '50's Strat Fat 50s in the neck, middle and bridge position, creating a balanced blend of chime, warmth, and bite.

Custom Shop Attention to Detail

As expected from the Fender Custom Shop, every detail of this instrument is meticulously crafted. The NOS (New Old Stock) finish recreates the look and feel of a well-preserved original '54 Strat without relic wear. A parchment pickguard and vintage white knobs further complement the guitar’s classic styling, while subtle modern upgrades improve playability without compromising its vintage authenticity.

Limited Edition With Collector Appeal

With its 70th Anniversary designation and carefully selected features, this guitar is a true collector's piece that also delivers outstanding performance. Whether you're a vintage purist or a modern player with an appreciation for history, the LTD '54 Stratocaster NOS in Dakota Red stands as a worthy tribute to the Strat's legacy.

Specifications

• Finish Package: NOS (New Old Stock)
• Body Wood: 2-piece Ash, Off-Center Seam
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Color: Dakota Red
• Body Style: 56 Strat
• Neck Profile: Modern "C"
• Neck Wood: 5/4 Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape: 70th Anniversary '54 Strat
• Neck Radius: Compound
• Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo (6150)
• Fingerboard: Maple, One-Piece
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.625"
• Neck Butt Width: 2.190"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Truss Rod: 50s Style
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Style with Fender Logo
• Pickups: Strat Fat 50s (Bridge), Fat 50s (Middle), Strat Fat 50s (Neck)
• Pickup Switching: 5-Way Switch
• Controls: Strat Modern (Volume, Tone, Tone)
• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Strat
• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
• Pickguard: Parchment, 1-Ply
• Knobs: Vintage White
• Decal: 54 - 60 Strat
• Case: Included (Hard Shell Case)

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.