1954 Fender Stratocaster – Sunburst (Trem Cover Serial #)

Well Strung Guitars

Description

We’re incredibly proud to have this very early production 1954 Fender Stratocaster in its original Sunburst finish! This example has a neck and body date of January 1954, and the potentiometer dates from 1952. This is the fourth serialized Stratocaster, as indicated by the guitar’s serial number 0103. Only 200 Stratocasters received a tremolo cover with a serial number starting with 0100. The guitar is beautifully worn from years of love and use, with some wear in the cowboy chord area and playwear throughout the body. These original frets are fairly worn, too. These tuners were changed at some point, leaving some extra holes. Currently, this guitar sports a mid-60s pair of double-line Klusons.


Overall Condition: 6.5, well-worn edges with paint wear throughout



Specifications

  • finish_details Sunburst, Original, Fair Condition, General wear around the body, particularly edgewear

  • body_material Ash

  • neck_material Maple

  • fretboard_material Maple

  • neck_profile Full Soft V

  • weight 8 lbs 14 oz

  • scale_length 25-1/2"

  • pickup_readings N: 5.53K M: 5.46K B: 5.36K

  • tubes

  • speakers

  • electronics Original, Untouched

  • nut_width 1-5/8"

  • hardware Original except for tuners (extra holes), Fair Condition, general playwear and patina

  • includes Original Poodle Case with red lining

  • year 1954