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Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Paul Waller 70th Anniversary 54 Strat | Relic Wide-Fade 2-Colour Sunburst
Hand Wound '54 Strat Pickups - 7.25"-9.5" Compound Radius - Medium Vintage Frets
The Fender Custom Shop Paul Waller Masterbuilt 70th Anniversary '54 Stratocaster is a stunning tribute to seven decades of iconic Strat design, handcrafted by one of Fender’s most revered Masterbuilders. Paul Waller, known globally for his exceptional skill and high-profile builds like the George Harrison "Rocky" Strat, brings his artistry to this meticulously crafted instrument. Featuring a two-piece lightweight ash body in a Wide Fade Two-Colour Sunburst relic finish, a quartersawn maple neck with a special Soft "V" profile and compound-radius fingerboard, and three hand-wound '54 pickups, this guitar delivers timeless tone and effortless playability. Authentic 1954-style appointments and premium accessories round out this commemorative masterpiece, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Stratocaster.

Paul Waller 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. Paul has worked on several high profile projects, including the George Harrison "Rocky" Strat.
The Fender Custom Shop Paul Waller Masterbuilt 70th Anniversary '54 Strat is a great example of the legendary prowess of the Masterbuilders.
Constructed with a two-piece select lightweight 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 construction, shaped to a special 70th anniversary Soft "V" profile inspired by a historic Strat neck from July 1954. Its vintage compound-radius fingerboard, ranging from 7.25" to 9.5", hosts 21 medium vintage frets and a 1.625" bone nut - ensuring exceptional playability across the entire fretboard. Equipped with three Custom Shop hand-wound '54 Strat pickups, this guitar delivers the iconic Stratocaster sound characterised by clear, bell-like highs, and dynamic responsiveness.
This commemorative model also features authentic first-year Strat appointments, including a single-ply white pickguard and serial-number back plate, 1954-style ABS white pickup covers, a Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners, disc string tree, special 70th Anniversary Stratocaster neck plate, deluxe embroidered hardshell case, special "case candy" kit, and certificate of authenticity. Experience the legacy of the Stratocaster with the Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt 70th Anniversary Relic Stratocaster - a testament to 70 years of innovation and musical excellence.