Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1954 Hardtail Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic in Super Faded Aged Shell Pink is a fitting tribute to 70 years of Stratocaster magic. Built to celebrate the Strat's platinum anniversary, this limited edition model honors the instrument's roots with a soulful nod to 1954; it's a dream guitar for collectors, vintage lovers, and players with a passion for timeless tone and standout looks.
At its core is a two-piece select ash body with an offset seam on the treble side, delivering the bright, airy resonance and crisp midrange clarity that made early Strats famous. The striking gold hardware and Deluxe Closet Classic finish in faded shell pink give it an aged-in vibe, evoking the elegance of a guitar that's been lovingly stashed away since the '50s and only recently rediscovered. Under the hood, it's loaded with a trio of Custom Shop hand-wound '54 Strat pickups; they sing with that unmistakable bell-like chime and punchy sparkle, tied together with vintage-correct '54 wiring and a wax paper capacitor for authentic response.
The one-piece quartersawn maple neck is sculpted into a special "Soft V" profile taken from an actual July 1954 Strat. It's an inviting shape that's comfortable across all positions and era-authentic in feel. The vintage compound-radius fingerboard (7.25"-9.5") and 21 medium vintage frets offer the best of both worlds; you'll get smooth chording near the nut and easy bending up high. Intonation is locked in with a hardtail bridge, and the bone nut keeps tuning stability rock-solid for both stage and studio play.
Visually, this guitar is stunning. The Super Faded Aged Shell Pink finish, gold hardware, and single-ply white guard strike a perfect balance between elegance and vintage grit. It's not flashy-it's iconic, subtle, and stylish in a way that speaks to Fender's enduring legacy.
The 1954 Hardtail DLX Closet Classic is more than a commemorative build; it's a statement piece crafted for players who appreciate vintage precision with Custom Shop execution. At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer an instrument that captures Fender's origin story and brings it to life with exceptional detail and tone.
Specifications:
- Color: Super Faded Aged Shell Pink
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 07/54 Soft "V"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Jescar Medium Vintage (47095)
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
- Headstock: Stratocaster
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with 70th Anniversary Engraving
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
- Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 0.25"
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '54 Strat
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Control Knobs: Vintage-Style Skirted White Plastic
- Switch Tips: White ABS
- Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Sku: 9236091160
