{"product_id":"vintage-fender-stratocaster-refinish-usa-1955","title":"Vintage Fender Stratocaster Refinish - USA 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fgPSYI0GXhQ?si=Ti7vR32T6WbFg7b0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e1954 was the first full production year of the Stratocaster, and these early examples established much of the formula Fender would carry forward for decades. The ash bodies, one piece maple necks, and original pickup design give first year Strats a noticeably direct and responsive feel compared to later instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eThis June 1954 Stratocaster has clearly spent its life being played and maintained along the way. The one piece ash body has been refinished in Blonde, while the neck retains its original 6-54 date stamp. Over the years the guitar has had a refret, replacement nut, and a neck respray with the original Fender decal preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eThe electronics reflect practical upkeep rather than heavy modification. The bridge pickup remains original, the middle pickup is a genuine 1950s Fender unit, and the neck pickup has been replaced with a Seymour Duncan. It still retains its original single ply pickguard, shield plate, bridge, saddles, output jack, and jack plate. The pots, switch, pickup covers, trem arm, and neck plate have been replaced, though the original neck screws remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eWeighing 3.58kg (7.9lbs), the guitar is lightweight and very balanced in the hands. The neck profile feels substantial without becoming oversized, and the setup is low and comfortable throughout. The original bridge pickup delivers the sharp attack and clarity associated with early Stratocasters, while the overall response remains open and articulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eIt comes supplied with a non original hard shell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eAction at 1st Fret: 0.25mm (0.009\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eAction at 12th Fret: 1.25mm (0.049\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eNeck Depth at 1st Fret: 23.55mm (0.92\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eNeck Depth at 12th Fret: 24.77mm (0.97\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eNut Width: 41.99mm (1.65\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eWidth at 12th Fret: 51.24mm (2.01\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eWeight: 3.58kg (7.9lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eModel: Fender Stratocaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eYear: 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eNeck Date: 6-54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eBody: One piece ash, refinished Blonde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eNeck: Maple, refretted and resprayed retaining original Fender decal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eFingerboard: Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eBridge Pickup: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eMiddle Pickup: Genuine 1950s Fender pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eNeck Pickup: Seymour Duncan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003ePickguard: Original single ply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eShield Plate: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eBridge: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eSaddles: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003ePots \u0026amp; Switch: Replaced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003ePickup Covers: Replaced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eNeck Plate: Replaced (original screws retained)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eTrem Arm: Replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eOutput Jack \u0026amp; Jack Plate: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eCase: Non original hard shell case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2448\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCrafted in: Fullerton, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47854476820633,"sku":"26099","price":49995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/files\/1_1947e82e-5169-46ac-85b4-e861f6dd53a1.png?v=1779657429","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/vintage-fender-stratocaster-refinish-usa-1955","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}