2004 Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster - 8.17 LBS

The Stratocaster guitar first hit the musical scene in 1954, when it was designed to be the ultimate solid body electric guitar. With its three single coil pickups and revolutionary tremolo bridge, the Stratocaster offered musicians new tones, features and versatility never before available in one single musical instrument.

Since that time, a Stratocaster in the hands of guitarists has helped pioneer literally every form of popular music as we know it today. From Bill Carson to Buddy Holly, from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, or from Stevie Ray Vaughan to John Mayer--and everything in between!--the Stratocaster has been the guitar that started the rock revolution, and it has been the guitar that has helped to create musical legends.

In 2004, to pay homage to 50 years of Fender innovation, Fender offered a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster. The solid ash bodies, maple neck and parchment pickguard evoke the classic look of the original 1954 Stratocaster guitars, while the Fender American Series synchronized tremolo bridge, custom staggered tuning machines, 9.5" radius fretboard and medium jumbo frets add a modern touch.

It features a special engraved neck plate that celebrates the anniversary. The 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster was available only from January 15th thorough December 31st, 2004.

Condition Notes:

Neck/Headstock: Satin neck finish has worn to semi-gloss. A few tiny impressions throughout neck. Tiny spots of lacquer blush along fretboard edges. A few tiny dings in headstock edges. Play wear impressions in fretboard.

Body: Small finish crack at neck pocket. Light scratches, tiny dings, and tiny finish chips throughout.

**Missing tremolo arm

Brand: Fender

Model: 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster

Year: 2004

Serial: Z4162883

Color: Chrome Blue

Weight: 8.17 lbs

Strings: D'Addario

NECK

• Neck Type: Bolt-On
• Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fret Life:
• Neck Material: Maple
• Fretboard Material: Rosewood
• Neck Finish: Satin Poly

BODY

• Body Type: Solid
• Body Wood(s): Ash
• Binding Color: N/A
• Bridge Type: Modern Trem
  **Missing tremolo arm
• Pickguard Color: Parchment

ELECTRONICS

• Total Pickups: 3
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Wiring: Passive
• Pickup Resistances:
• • Neck: 12.4k
  • Middle: 7.28k
  • Bridge: 14.37k
• Controls: Master Volume, (2) Tone, 5-Position Blade Switch

INCLUDES: Fender Hardshell Case

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