1954 Fender Stratocaster – Sunburst (Trem Serial #)
Description
It’s always great to play a first-year Fender Stratocaster, especially when it feels and sounds like this extremely early, tremolo cover serialized Stratocaster in Sunburst! This guitar was part of the very first batch of Stratocasters, produced between April and June 1954, and features a serial number directly on the back tremolo cover, rather than at the neck plate. These guitars were used as salesman samples; only about 200 are known to exist, and their serial numbers predate the standard neck plate ones! The former owner of this guitar certainly played it and did their best to maintain its beauty, functionality, and originality. It is truly an incredible instrument and piece of history!
Overall Condition: 8.5, small dings and fretboard wear
Specifications
- finish_details Sunburst, Original, Great Condition, some marks and play wear throughout body and fretboard
- body_material Ash
- neck_material Maple
- fretboard_material Maple
- neck_profile Medium Soft V
- weight 8 lbs 1 oz
- scale_length 25-1/2"
- pickup_readings N: 5.58K M: 5.84K B: 5.41K
- tubes
- speakers
- electronics Original, Untouched
- nut_width 1-5/8"
- hardware Original, Great Condition, very light patina and playwear
- includes Original Poodle Case with red lining
- year