Fender American Deluxe 50th Anniversary Stratocaster - USA 2004

The 2004 American Deluxe 50th Anniversary Stratocaster was Fender's flagship model celebrating fifty years of the Stratocaster. Built in Corona, California, it combined the classic styling that made the Strat famous with many of Fender's most advanced appointments of the time, creating a limited commemorative model that remains highly regarded by players and collectors alike.

Finished in Two Tone Sunburst with a maple neck and fingerboard, this example features exclusive anniversary appointments including gold hardware, an engraved 50th Anniversary pickguard, and the commemorative neck plate. A trio of Fender Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups provide all the clarity, sparkle, and character expected from a Stratocaster while dramatically reducing unwanted hum. Combined with Fender's S-1 switching system, the guitar offers an impressive range of tones well beyond a traditional three single-coil setup.

The American Deluxe platform also introduced a number of premium features designed for professional players, including a modern "C" neck profile, 22 medium jumbo frets, Fender/Schaller locking tuners, a deluxe two-point synchronized tremolo, and a bone nut. Together they create a Stratocaster that feels every bit as familiar as the original while offering the reliability and versatility expected from a modern instrument.

Released to celebrate one of the most important electric guitars ever designed, the American Deluxe 50th Anniversary Stratocaster remains a fitting tribute to the model that changed electric guitar history.

Specifications:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th Fret: 3.0mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 22.00mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 24.00mm

Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.6875")

Width at 12th Fret: 52.50mm

Weight: 3.825 kg

Year: 2004

Serial Number: DZ4072105

Model: Fender American Deluxe 50th Anniversary Stratocaster

Body: Alder

Finish: Two Tone Sunburst

Neck: Maple

Neck Profile: Modern "C"

Fingerboard: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"

Scale Length: 25.5"

Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo

Pickups: 3 x Fender Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN)

Controls: Master Volume (S-1 Switching), Tone, Tone

Switching: 5-Way Blade Selector

Bridge: Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo

Tuners: Fender/Schaller Locking

Nut: Bone

Hardware: Gold

Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment with 50th Anniversary Engraving

Case: Original Tweed Hard Shell Case

Crafted in: Corona, California, USA