Learn More. All Orders Placed Before 3PM EST Qualify For Free Same Day Shipping. Guitar weighs 7 lbs 11.9 oz. Suite #131. Some Affirm plans do charge interest. Orders for these guitars will be taken from January 15th to December 31st, 2004. Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. Offer your instruments to dealers and builders on VintageAndRare.See our blogStay tuned for exciting news, interviews, great stories and beautiful instruments on the VintageAndRare blog.Search for instruments, Sell instruments through VintageAndRare All Rights Reserved , Reduced Larrivee OO-05 Steel String Guitar Natural, 1993, Bruce West Cutaway Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 2016, SOLD (Discontinued) Wildwood Minstrel Old Time Frailing Open-back Banjo, SOLD Gretsch G6120 DSW Archtop Electric Guitar Orange, 2009, SOLD Gibson Les Paul Classic P90 Ebony Black, 2018, SOLD Eastman AR803CE Archtop Jazz Guitar. As well, the truss rod adjuster is at the head instead of the heel. Become a partner Neck: Maple neck with dark rosewood fingerboard & cream dot inlays. Thanks. looking @ a 1996 Fender 50th anniversary strat. $800 seems pretty good to me for a US Strat that is basically a special edition of an American Standard since American Standards are worth $800 give or take. It will also feature a special engraved neck plate that celebrates the anniversary. My question to those here who know Strat's and their value is: Is $900 a good deal? SCOTTSDALE, AZ The most popular and influential electric guitar of all time, the Fender Stratocaster, will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2004! Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Featured builders. The pickups are low-output single coils, and capture the clear, bell-like tones of the most highly sought-after Stratocasters of the 50s. 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For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer: Submitted January 17, 2005 by a customer from aol.com, "BETTER GET ONE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE", I don't care want what anyone says the Golden 50th Anniversary that I have Is one fine axe and thats all i can say. You are using an out of date browser. It feels comfortable and played in, but without the severe faux-aging on some relic guitars. Fender's American Series is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stratocaster with the 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster guitar! If your shipping address is located outside the US, your order will be subject to import duties and taxes. Buying music gear can be complicated, but your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is here to help. Gain access to our Dealers Collective and interact with other members of V&R. It couldn't be any easier. 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To give the 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster guitar even more of a vintage vibe, the 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster will feature the same 1954 replica pickups used on the Custom Shop model. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate. A Sweetwater Sales Engineer will get back to you shortly. pre-owned guitar, bass or amplifier we have had for sale. Frets show some wear, but have plenty of life in them. Copyright 2022 Cream City Music. The last paragraph that discusses the 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Series Stratocaster, immediately above the description of the 50th Anniverdary American Series Stratocaster, states the following: The 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster will be available only from January 15th through December 31st, 2004. Sweetwater's Sales Engineers have the experience to help! Strat Talk is the leading online community and marketplace for Stratocaster guitars. The guitar plays wonderfully up and down the neck, and it sounds equally great played both at low and high volumes. Please log into your account to ensure that your wish list is private and saved for future visits. Case: Original hardshell case included. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products. I asked the seller what he'd take 'cash in the store' and he said $900 (a $300 drop on first try!). This is a carousel with product cards. Celebrating 50 years of the Fender Stratocaster with a commemorative neck plate, this gorgeous American Series is finished in classic Candy Apple Red & features a trio of glistening single coils, delivering that signature Strat tone we've all come to love. Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Neck is straight & truss rod works fine. Cream City Music will buy a single piece or an entire Lake placid blue pickguard with rosewood fretboard. Sign up and subscribe our newsletter to get news update about us. All electronics are in good working condition. I guess that I assumed that it would have 'old style' tuners but the one I am looking at has what I call 'standard' tuners. Sign up now! This example is in very clean condition. Breakbeats, not the bankShop Beatmaking Week deals nowLearn more, View our full range of buying options, all in one place. This is a carousel with one large image and a track of thumbnails on the left side. First produced in 1954, The Fender Stratocaster is one of the most revolutionary guitar designs of all time. I could probably get it for a little less but was curious. Why sell through VintageAndRare? Not a VintageandRare member?Sign up here: Fender 50th Anniversary Stratocaster, first hand owner. January 15, 2003. From the 40th, 50th and 60th, I prefer the 60th and the 40th a close second, but all 3 are great. Our expertly trained sales team is ready to help! There was an AVRI spec'd 54 also - which has the 6 screw bridge and vintage tuners -, Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on News Desk Editors Note: It seems likely that theres a mistake in the press release. The finish is the early style two-tone sunburst. Store Hours, If you have any questions, please call us at These also came in the special oblong deluxe tweed case. These faithful replications will be made using many of the same machines and manufacturing methods used 50 years ago. Back in 1996, all of the Fender Strats had a 50th badge on the back of the headstock. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Our Sales Engineers are a world-class team of music gear experts whose sole job is to provide you with helpful advice and unparalleled service completely free of charge. $1100 if it's just the American Standard from that year would be ridiculously high. The solid ash bodies with polyurethane 2-Tone Sunburst finish, 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. Hope this helps. Along with the Classic Series Strat guitar's standard appointments, it features an Aztec Gold finish, gold hardware, gold anodized pickguard , 50th Anniversary laser-etched backplate and a deluxe 50th Anniversary Vintage Tweed gig bag. That appears to be the "American Series" 50th Anniversary Strat. Also interesting if the price difference between the two is only $100. You realize Fender issued two 50th Strats, one was much higher end, meaning built to specs and cost a lot more and the other a standard but still decent. Did you? The 50th Anniversary Golden Stratocaster celebrates the legacy of the most sought after guitar in history. Fret and finish wear are very, very light. JavaScript is disabled. collection with up to $500,000 paid same-day for your gear. From the flagship American Series line, Fender will offer a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster. The 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster will be available only from January 15th thorough [sic] December 31st, 2004. There's got to be a handful of Lefty versions in existence. I know all 96"s have the small badge on the headstock as does this one. Cosmetic Condition: Used, but not abused, with typical play wear - various nicks, chips, dents & dings along with surface scratches. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. This is one really one nice guitar. Cancel. Gold hardware, The finish is excellent and it seem to be put together rather nice, I been a Fender customer for 45 years never had no problems. At the time, the Stratocaster was intended as an upgrade or replacement to the very successful Telecaster, but wound up being equally popular siblings. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard. Its a mexican made Fender and plays and looks great right out of the box, and many cases better than some American made. Body: Contoured, solid alder body finished in Candy Apple Red. The original strap and paperwork are included. To honor this musical icon, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is proud to announce that it will commemorate the Stratocaster guitars history with three new Limited Edition instruments that will debut at this winters NAMM show. I'm not sure if there was a special limited edition model that year, so others might be able to add more info. I love mine its one of my fav guitars I own. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. The latest builders I just bought the American series one for more than that in Canadian dollars and they really hold their value good being an anniversary model. All instruments ship direct from Nashville to anywhere in the world, fully insured with trusted globalcouriers, Every guitar comes with a 72-hour appraisal period so if you're not satisfied you can return the instrument to us, We accept all major credit and debit cards as well as PayPal or bank and wiretransfers, We offer an array of flexible finance options so that you can secure your dreamguitar, All instruments ship in triple-layered guitar boxes stuffed with packingpeanuts, We use the most trustworthy couriers to give peace of mind no matter thelocation, What you see at checkout is what you pay so there are no surprises at yourdoor, All our guitars come with an appraisal period meaning easy returns if youre notsatisfied, Sign up to the TNAG newsletter and stay up to date with all our new product releases, news, content, demos, andoffers, The North American Guitar What's throwing me off are the tuners. You are using an out of date browser. Master volume & dual tone controls with 5-way selector switch. (Clear the check box if you're on a shared computer). The 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Series Stratocaster has a deluxe 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge with pop-in arm, 3-ply parchment pickguard with commemorative logo and aged plastic parts, abalone dot inlays, deluxe staggered tuning machines, a special engraved neck plate that celebrates the anniversary, and it comes with the new Meguiars Mist & Wipe Kit. The 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster will be available only from January 15th thorough December 31st, 2004. Most likely, the last sentence describing the 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Series Stratocaster is missing the word Deluxe immediately before the word Series. The latest arrivals Less obvious, and without a doubt the feature that makes the 50th Anniversary American Series so desirable, are the special Custom Shop '54 pickups they were fitted with (these pickups are not the same as the after-market Custom Shop 54 pickups available in shops, and cannot be obtained any where else, unless they have been removed from a 50th American Series) . JavaScript is disabled. Doing business with your colleagues has never been easier. taxes and shipping | 2022 The North American Guitar. bass, or amplifier? This prevents the pickguard from becoming damaged during less elegantly performed truss rod adjustments. & vintage gear archive, a history of every The Fender Vintera '50s Stratocaster offers a '50s Strat neck profile and re-voiced single-coil pickups. This Instrument is part of the Cream City Music used Fender will offer this guitar for the remainder of 2004 only. This 50th anniversary 1954 Stratocaster was built in the fender custom shop by legendary master builder C.W. Were always getting our hands on their latest creations, and theres nothing we love more than to tell our customers all about them! Get Directions | Password for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases. The 50th American Standard also had the same CS54 pickups that the custom shop model came with. US MSRP is $1,599.99. JavaScript is disabled. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Title of post being viewed during contact. Les Pauls American Strats, 60's Jazzmasters, Ricks, Gibson Es series. any idea of a value - the guy is asking $1,100. Many find this model to be a great guitar, mine is never going anywhere. From building the first mass-produced solidbody electric guitars and basses in the 1950s to creating some of the most influential amplifier designs in history, its no wonder why Fender is one of the biggest names in the business. The Partscaster Phenomenon.questions and discussion, Buying a guitar: 1984-87 MIJ E series or 2017 Professional Strat. Thank you for your request. See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! Sign up for news from vintageandrare, get special featured product offers, industry insights and find vintage instruments. Fleming, and is a faithful reproduction based on some of the first Strats to come off the assembly line in early 54. The Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster will come with a replication of the original form fitting case, while both the 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Series Stratocaster and the 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster have a special tweed case with crushed gold plush. Thank you for your request. Your email, test has been entered to win this giveaway. You must log in or register to reply here. The solid ash bodies with polyurethane 2-Tone Sunburst finish, 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. I played one standard American series in 2004 and immediately ordered one from Musician's friend. 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. The 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster will be available only from January 15th thorough December 31st, 2004. I have one, but don't know how much its worth. Only the most select solid alder will be used for the bodies on theseguitars, which are available in 2-Tone Sunburst with a modern C shaped maple neck. 434 Houston St. From Bill Carson to Buddy Holly, from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, or from Stevie Ray Vaughan to John Mayer and everything in between! I am assuming your guitar that you are looking at is the standard model. If you do not have a zZounds account, simply enter a user name and password to create one. Thanks for the information. Welcome to the forum!! Naturally, that peaked my interest even more. Alder Body, Maple Fingerboard, 3 Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat Pickups. All prices are shown exc. like new condition perfect origional case w/all candy. The Stratocaster guitar first hit the musical scene in 1954, when it was designed to be the ultimate solid body electric guitar. This faithful reproduction comes in a period-correct brown case, which looks extremely accurate to vintage examples. We've left this page up for reference only. The 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster also utilizes the "Delta Tone" system, which includes a high output bridge pickup and special no-load tone control for the middle and bridge pickups and it includes a Deluxe Tweed Hardshell case. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. thumbnail buttons to change the main image. To give this guitar even more of a vintage vibe, the 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster will feature the same 1954 replica pickups used on the Custom Shop model. TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars. Our mission is to establish and develop the ultimate network/community designed for enthusiasts and retailers of vintage, rare and antique musical instruments, as well as an online network for dedicated builders of fine instruments. Place your order today, and your gear will be in your hands in about two days. thanks. Free signup service Beginning in January of 2004, the Fender Custom Shop will make a limited number of 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster guitars. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Fender 50th Anniversary Stratocaster Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag). 11 of 13 people (85%) people found this review helpful. Feel free to call us toll free at (800) 222-4700, Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-8, and Sat 9-7 Eastern. Period-accurate features meet modern amenities. The 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Series Stratocaster also features three single-coil Fender Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups and S-1 Switching, making this one of the most versatile guitar models Fender has ever made. It will have the standard tuners on it. Happy customers, one piece of gear at a time! Id say its my fav strat I own too. Since that time, a Stratocaster in the hands of guitarists has helped pioneer literally every form of popular music as we know it today. They are great guitars! the Stratocaster has been the guitar that started the rock revolution, and it has been the guitar that has helped to create musical legends. http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM04/Content/Fender/PR/50th-Anniversary-Strats.html, Guitars that are worth more than they're worth. Check out this thread over at the Fender forum, it has over 3000 posts. For Immediate Release Fender Musical Instruments Corporation To see and hear both of these extraordinary commemorative guitars for the first time, visit Fenders booth at this winters NAMM show in Anaheim, California. This guitar has the feel of a true vintage guitar, with very tasteful finish checking, as well as a very light relic on the fingerboard. The two-pivot design also encounters considerably less friction than the six-screw Vintage model, and hence returns to pitch more readily. Good Luck! Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. Sorry, the Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster - 2-Tone Sunburst is no longer available. TN 37203, USA. US MSRP is $1,499.99. Emphasis added. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Nashville Fender diecast tuners in perfect working condition. #0049 of 2500 - don't think it's ever been played. Sweetwater Sound , 1999-2022 The Twelfth Fret. I forgot my username or password, Keep me signed in. zZounds.com. You are using an out of date browser. Electronics: Three single coil pickups with staggered poles. To pay homage to 50 years of Fender innovation, Fender will also introduce two new modern commemorative models: the 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Series Stratocaster and the 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Series Stratocaster. Two paragraphs later, the last sentence of the description of the 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster reads: The 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster will be available only from January 15th through December 31st, 2004. In essence we are a gateway to vintage, rare and hand & custom built musical equipment, an easy-to-use tool and internet resource for dealers, builders, buyers and enthusiasts. US MSRP is $1,499.99. between images. Two-point fulcrum tremolo with adjustable saddles & original trem arm included. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Should I pull the trigger on an early 70s Super reverb? I have close to 18 guitars in my collection. Free trial, The most viewed products By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Everything you love about Sweetwater in the palm of your hand. All right reserved. I use it thru a Mesa Boogie Nomad 55 but it sounds good in any decent amp that I have tried. Bridge - 7.29K ohms; Middle - 6.07K ohms; Neck - 5.98K ohms. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Sometimes people think it's an anniversary model when it's not. I advice all before you buy is to do a little research go to Fender Web Site check everything and you see that parts in the assembly is same as the American strats and this is a Vintage style strat. Phone Hours | Okay sounds like it's the real deal by what you say.not sure on value. thanks, I know its real as it has the documentation w/it, I really don't think the case was opened too much - all original tags etc Main Stratocaster Guitar Discussion Forum. | PrivacyPolicy | Policies&Ordering. Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost. Recover Select any of the Put your favorites instruments on your watch list. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Limited Edition 50th Anniversary American Series Strat w/Maple Fingerboard - 2-Tone Sunburst, Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster - 2-Tone Sunburst, 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster - 2-Tone Sunburst. Pick a subscription plan and sign up in 60 seconds. Non-Affirm payment plans are interest-free! 2004 Fender Stratocaster 50th Anniversary, Fender Stratocaster American Standard 50 Th Anniversary 2 Tone Sunburst + 50 Th Tweed Case. All rights reserved. The latest dealers Just kidding but, be careful posting links to deals here. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It also sports a modern two-point trem bridge with steel block saddles this is one of our favourite bridges for the improved brightness, clarity and separation offered by the heavier bridge components. You must log in or register to reply here. Its impossible to imagine a world without Fender guitars, and if youre like many of the guitarists at Sweetwater, then Fender not only made the first guitar you ever bought they made the last one too! Additionally, all the plastic parts for the Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster have been retooled to historically correct shapes and specifications. These had ash bodies (usually characterised by distinctive grain patterns which made them particularly attractive), as opposed to alder used in the standard production line models, single-ply parchment pickguards (unlike the 3-ply ones on the standard production models) and only came in two-colour sunburst with maple neck/fretboard. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Best bang for your buck guitar right now. Sold Featured dealers No project is too big or small, so give us a call today and let's talk gear! Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. Fender Celebrates 50 Years of Musical Heritage with New Commemorative Model Guitars! Like some other guitars weve seen recently, this one has been so lightly used that it still has the Fender Super Bullets card on the tremolo spring back plate, and the single-layer pick guard still has its factory plastic coating. Hi, I'm looking to get a Strat and found this one on Ebay and it's just down the road from me. Used Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster Candy Apple Red, Used Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster Black 2004. US MSRP is $1,599.99. Emphasis added. The seller sent pic's of the back of the headstock and I do not see any 'screw holes' where perhaps 'old style' tuners were removed and replaced. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 The 50th Anniversary American Series commemorative Stratocaster has even more features that distinguish it from the standard production line American Series Stratocaster. So, whether youre looking for your first axe or a Custom Shop creation, make sure to give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700. Around September of 2004, Fender began taking orders for Left Hand American 50th models. Find out more. Fill in your details below, tell us what you'd like to hear, and we'll send your personal demo within 24 hours. Depends on the model there are at least 2 maybe more 50th anniv models. We will ship it separately in 10 to 15 days. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. That sounds like a good deal to me. (800) 222-4700. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. https://www.ebay.com/itm/FENDER-STR799447&hash=item23bb19ef7f:g:ql0AAOSwJ7FcwIVG, http://www.fenderforum.com/forum.html?db=&topic_number=415361&lastpost=2019-03-2600:33:27, http://www.strat-talk.com/threads/50th-anniversary-strats.113534/, "Yeah we should definitely jam some time". I still own the guitar, there is just something magical about this Strat. As with the recent upgrades made to the entire American Deluxe Series, the 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Series model will be built with the highest standards in materials and craftsmanship, utilizing todays most state-of-the-art manufacturing methods at Fenders facility in Corona, California. In fact since you posted the auction, I'm gonna snipe it. Reproductions of the original pickups will be wound by Abigail Ybarra, who has been making Fender pickups since the 1950s. . Ok. The 04 American series anniversary guitars also came with an ash body like the original 54s where I think the 60th was alder. From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers' expertise to help achieve their musical goals. Please enter your username, and you will recieve a new password for your account. This is not a slavish re-creation of the 1954 model. You must log in or register to reply here. 1 11/16" nut width; 25 1/2" scale length. The first of the breaking news from the 2004 Winter NAMM Show. It will also feature a special engraved neck plate that celebrates the anniversary. The Custom Shop will use all of the same materials that went into the first 1954 Stratocaster guitars, including a solid ash body, oversized Alnico 3 pole piece magnets, the styrene blend used for the pickup covers, knobs and switch cap, and the PVA pickguard material.