2004 Fender JOHN ENGLISH 1954 Stratocaster MASTERBUILT 54 Strat
2004 Fender JOHN ENGLISH 1954 Stratocaster MASTERBUILT
This is a beautiful LIGHTWEIGHT Fender Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1954 Strat crafted by the master, John English. It’s a truly great guitar with a beautiful Relic Sunburst finish over Ash, showing only factory wear. The guitar is in near mint collector-grade condition, appearing to be basically unplayed with little to no fret wear. It plays and sounds great, and comes with the original hardshell case and bonus original molded case, COA, and all the case candy.
This is an anniversary strat by the late-great Senior Fender Masterbuilder John English, possibly Fender’s best Master Builder ever. The guitar features finish checking and a few small dings but no major wear, maintaining a Closet Classic condition from the factory.
This is the most accurate reproduction to date (2004), with custom wound 1954 pickups with period correct Alnico 3 poles that are slightly wider than later Alnico 5’s, providing the most accurate '54 tone available. Still the original 3-way switch!
The stunning grain of the Ash body shines through under the accurately mixed and applied Two-Tone Sunburst finish. The serial number was stamped on the real tremolo plate by Roger Centeno using the original die stamp, completing the package on this amazing collector’s piece.
Spec Sheet
- Master Builder: John English
- Finish: Relic Sunburst
- Body Material: Ash
- Condition: Excellent collector-grade, Closet Classic
- Pickups: Custom wound 1954 pickups with Alnico 3 poles
- Switch: 3-way switch
- Neck Profile: “U” profile Maple neck
- Frets: Vintage-sized frets
- Radius: Fender’s traditional 7.25" radius
- Knobs: Short skirt knobs
- Pickup Covers: Rounded-edge pickup covers
- Switch Tip: Period correct “football” switch tip
- Bridge Saddles: Bent-steel Fender-stamped bridge saddles
- Finish: Two-Tone Sunburst
- Serial Number: Stamped on the real tremolo plate by Roger Centeno
- Accessories: Original hardshell case, COA, Case Candy
Weight: 7.3 lbs.
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I accept PayPal, Credit Card, bank wire transfer, bank checks, money orders, personal checks (must wait to clear). 20% down payment holds an instrument for 30 days. Missouri Residents must pay 5.875% sales tax.
I usually ship via Fedex which runs $59-$89 per guitar including insurance within the lower 48 states. I ship worldwide via USPS Express, contact me for exact shipping price. Europe is usually around $150. Australia $215... I ship to almost every country in the WORLD!
48 hour inspection period, buyer pays shipping both ways and must be returned in the same condition as sent, no exceptions. 3% restocking fee to cover costs.