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Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Austin MacNutt 70th Anniversary 54 Strat | Relic Wide-Fade 2-Tone Sunburst
Handwound Poblano Pickups - Jumbo Frets - 6lb 14.5oz!!!
Austin Macnutt, a revered Masterbuilder at Fender, has crafted the Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt 70th Anniversary '54 Relic Stratocaster to honor the iconic Stratocaster's seven-decade legacy. This exclusive model features a two-piece select ash body with a stunning Wide Fade Two-Colour Sunburst lacquer finish and authentic relic'ing. The 1951 "U" profile neck, made of 5/4 quartersawn maple, boasts a 9.5" vintage radius fingerboard, 21 jumbo frets, and a 1.625" bone nut for exceptional playability. Hand-wound Poblano Strat pickups deliver the classic Stratocaster sound, while the vintage tremolo and Fender tuners ensure stability and intonation.
Austin Macnutt is known across the globe as one of Fenders highly revered Masterbuilders, a select group of the worlds most esteemed luthiers. With this Godly status, any guitar with his name attached generates a huge amount of interest, and rightly so. The Fender Custom Shop Austin Macnutt 54 Strat is a great example of the legendary prowess of the Masterbuilders.
Introducing the Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt 70th Anniversary '54 Relic Stratocaster, meticulously crafted to honour the seven-decade legacy of the iconic Stratocaster. This exclusive model faithfully captures the essence of the original 1954 Stratocaster while showcasing authentic vintage appointments and premium craftsmanship.
Constructed with a two-piece select ash body, featuring an offset seam on the treble side, this Stratocaster resonates with a balanced tonal spectrum - delivering articulate highs, rich midrange, and defined lows. Adorned with a stunning Wide Fade Two-Colour Sunburst lacquer finish, completed with an authentic relic'ing process, this instrument exudes timeless elegance.
The neck of the 70th Anniversary Stratocaster boasts a medium tint 5/4 quartersawn maple neck, shaped to a 1951 "U" profile. Its vintage radius fingerboard of 9.5" hosts 21 jumbo frets and a 1.625" bone nut - ensuring exceptional playability across the entire fretboard. Equipped with three hand-wound Poblano Strat pickups, this guitar delivers the iconic Stratocaster sound characterised by clear, bell-like highs, and dynamic responsiveness.
With an iconic looking vinyl black pickgaurd and white ABS pickup covers and controls, this strat looks immense! Featuring a custom shop vintage tremolo and vintage Fender tuners for optimum stability and intonation - this is one of the very best in the Fender catalogue!