Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Black w/case

Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic – Black 

Now Available at Tone Shop Guitars – Your Texas Fender Custom Shop Headquarters

Overview

Mark seven decades of Stratocaster excellence with the Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in classic Black. Blending vintage-correct appointments with modern Custom Shop quality, this limited edition guitar is a standout for collectors and stage performers alike, offering the unmistakable snap, sparkle, and feel of a ‘50s Stratocaster—now in an ultra-rare Journeyman Relic Black finish.

Key Features

• Model: Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic
• Finish: Journeyman Relic nitro lacquer in Black
• Body: 2-piece off-center Ash, 1954 body contours for vintage resonance and style
• Neck: AAA Birdseye Maple, 70th Anniversary ‘54 Strat profile (.885" at 1st fret, .980" at 12th), medium tint
• Neck Radius: 9.5" for smooth playability
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105)
• Nut Width: 1.625" (bone nut)
• Fingerboard: Maple, Micarta black dots and side markers
• Pickups: Handwound Strat Fat 50’s (Neck, Middle, Bridge) for period-accurate clarity and punch
• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Stratocaster with aged saddles and hardware
• Electronics: Vintage Modified Strat wiring, 3-way switch, classic controls
• Hardware: Nickel/chrome, aged for a vintage-correct look
• Pickguard: Single-ply Eggshell Relic
• Case: Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary Tweed case

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Why Buy From Tone Shop Guitars?

• Authorized Fender Custom Shop Dealer
• Every guitar professionally set up and inspected
• Fast, secure shipping and top-rated customer service
• Three Texas locations: Addison, Fort Worth, Southlake—try before you buy!

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Description

The Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Black is a breathtaking celebration of Fender history. Its 2-piece off-center ash body and 1954 contours deliver authentic resonance, while the AAA Birdseye maple neck sports a comfortable, era-correct profile and a modern 9.5" radius for effortless bends and playability.

Loaded with handwound Fat ‘50s pickups, this Strat captures all the warmth, chime, and bite of a golden-era Fender, while modern wiring and aged hardware offer reliable performance with timeless style. The Journeyman Relic finish is subtly worn in all the right places, giving it a road-tested look and feel right out of the case.

Complete with a 70th Anniversary Custom Shop Tweed case and commemorative accessories, this Stratocaster is both a collector’s item and a serious tone machine.

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Specifications

• Body: 2-piece Off-Center Ash, 1954 contours
• Finish: Journeyman Relic Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Black
• Neck: AAA Birdseye Maple, 70th Anniversary '54 Strat profile (.885" 1st fret, .980" 12th fret), medium tint
• Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" radius, Micarta black dots
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105)
• Nut: Bone, 1.625"
• Pickups: Handwound Fat ‘50s Strat (Neck, Middle, Bridge)
• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Stratocaster, aged
• Controls: Vintage Modified Strat wiring, 3-way switch
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome, aged
• Pickguard: Single-ply Eggshell Relic
• Weight: 7lbs 7oz
• Case: Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary Tweed Case