2004 Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster by John English-Sunburst

Stratocaster是有史以來最受歡迎的吉他之一，也是流行、搖滾音樂的縮影，更是Fender歷史的重要組成，Fender為慶祝1954 Stratocaster發行五十年，2004年Fender與Masterbuilt頂級部門的多位製琴師共同合作，推出精確復刻的五十週年紀念琴，復刻Fender傳奇又經典的1954年Stratocaster，並將復刻提升到了新層次，而其中由已故傳奇製琴師John English製作的最為稀有。

琴身採用了Custom Closet Classic的Nitrocellulose Lacque漆面處理，使琴身上有著些許的自然裂紋痕跡與小敲痕，就像是保存完好的1954年元琴一樣，而所有的塑料配件，旋鈕、拾音器蓋、護板材料、Switch Tip等都與過去1954量產復刻款完全不同，這款五十週年紀念版為了搭配真正老式的復刻配件，設計師們達到了對細節的關注，將1954 Stratocaster原琴的塑料與金屬零件送至南加州實驗室進行檢驗，並使用與當年幾乎相同的材質配方與規格進行復刻，連旋鈕上的字體都是與1954當年相同的，甚至請來當年原廠的師傅親自製作了琴身背蓋。

琴身為Ash，原廠採用了1954"U"型7.25” Radius的楓木琴頸、Vintage Frets，搭配一組1954 Single-Coil Strat Pickups拾音器，供了更接近1954 Stratocaster經典復古的音色。John English於2007年過世，而他的作品隨著時間的推移，價值不斷增長，而五十週年紀念版更賦有收藏價值。此外，這個特別版更是提供給美國Norman's Rare Guitars的獨家版本，所以有著特別的紀念Neck Plate。近全新品收藏品，把握收藏機會。

售價NT$388,000，附Fender原廠五十週年紀念款Poodle Case、證書文件與Guitar Shop Taiwan專屬保固卡。本公司商品都經過嚴格檢驗與專業調整，一年保固、免費保養與完整的售後服務，安全有保障。歡迎刷卡、分期付款 (刷卡與分期服務僅限線上)。

2004 Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt by John English 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster-Sunburst. The guitar is in excellent condition.

The Stratocaster is one of the most iconic and beloved guitars ever created. It has become a symbol of pop and rock music, while also representing a significant chapter in Fender’s history. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1954 Stratocaster, Fender collaborated with several master builders from the Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt division in 2004 to create an exceptionally accurate recreation of the legendary 1954 Stratocaster. This limited anniversary edition elevated vintage reissue craftsmanship to an entirely new level, with the models built by the late legendary master builder John English being among the rarest and most sought-after examples.

The body features a Custom Closet Classic Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish, creating subtle natural checking and light aging marks, just like a well-preserved original 1954 Stratocaster. Every plastic component, including the knobs, pickup covers, pickguard material, and switch tip, is completely different from Fender’s previous production 1954 reissue models. To achieve the highest level of authenticity, Fender’s designers paid extraordinary attention to detail. The original plastic and metal components from a 1954 Stratocaster were sent to a laboratory in Southern California for analysis, and the anniversary models were recreated using material formulas and specifications that closely matched those used during the original production period.

Even the typography on the knobs was faithfully reproduced from the 1954 originals, and Fender went as far as having the original factory craftsman from that era personally recreate the back tremolo cover plate. Every detail of this instrument reflects Fender’s commitment to historical accuracy and authenticity.

The guitar features an Ash body, a 1954-style “U” shape maple neck with a 7.25” radius fingerboard, vintage frets, and a set of 1954 Single-Coil Strat pickups, delivering a tone that closely captures the classic vintage character of an original 1954 Stratocaster.

John English passed away in 2007, and his creations have continued to increase in value and desirability among collectors over time. The 50th Anniversary Stratocaster holds even greater collectible significance due to its historical importance and the craftsmanship behind each instrument. This special edition was custom built for Norman’s Rare Guitars in the US, featuring a unique commemorative neck plate.

This is a near-mint collector’s piece and a rare opportunity to own an important chapter of Fender Custom Shop history. Don’t miss the chance to add this exceptional instrument to your collection.

Weight: 3.2kg/7.05lb

Comes with the original Fender 50th anniversary poodle case, COA and paperwork.

The shipping fee includes insurance. We usually declare a low value on the shipping invoice and the insurance will follow the full value of the goods.

From Fender:

In celebration of the 50th “birthday” of its famous Stratocaster model, Fender has taken the reissue concept to new heights.

And why not? Arguably the most popular guitar – electric, acoustic, you name it – ever built, the Stratocaster is the epitome of a pop music legend and a huge part of Fender’s history and lore.

Fender’s latest ode to its own, the Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster, made its debut at the January ’04 NAMM show, just four months after the idea was pitched by Mike Tonn, Marketing Manager for Electric Guitars and Basses at the company’s Arizona headquarters.

“People have asked us over the years to make a ’54 Strat,” said Tonn. “Although we have made ‘versions‘ of the ’54 in the past, they were never vintage-correct due to the fact that the knobs, pickup covers, pickguard material, and switch tip were very different back then, and tooling can be costly. Unless we were thinking of adding a ’54 Stratocaster to the American Vintage series, it just did not make sense. But, as we sat to discuss what we wanted to do to commemorate the 50th anniversary, we all knew it was time.”

Features:

Model: Limited Edition 1954 50th Anniversary Stratocaster - Masterbuilt
Builder: Masterbuilt by John English - Fender Custom Shop
Year: 2004
Body Type: Solid
Body Wood: Offset Ash
Finish Type: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Finish Color: 2-Tone Sunburst
Aging: Relic
Back Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer 2-Tone
Neck Wood: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck Carve: 1954 "U"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Neck Dimensions: .900 1st - .970 12th
Neck Radius: 7.25"
Frets: 21 Vintage Style
Nut Width: 1.650"
Nut Material: Bone
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Inlays: Dots
Neck Pickup: 1954 Single-Coil Strat
Middle Pickup: 1954 Single-Coil Strat
Bridge Pickup: 1954 Single-Coil Strat
Pickguard: Single Ply White
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Bridge: Vintage Synchronized Tremolo w/ Pat Pending Saddles
Tuners: Fender Vintage
Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Blade
Extras: Limited Edition Masterbuilt '54 50th Anniversary, Vintage Correct Specs, Original Style Fender Hard Case