BODY
Body Material: Ash
Body Finish: Early models (ca. 500) Water-Based Poly Finish; Then: Polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: C
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Number of Frets: 21
Position Inlays: Black dot; Narrow spacing
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Micro Tilt: No
Skunk Stripe: Yes
Walnut Plug
HEADSTOCK
Type: Large Headstock
Logo: Late CBS Logo
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "MADE IN U.S.A."
Other Decals, back:
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Flush Poles
Middle Pickup: Flush Poles
Neck Pickup: Flush Poles
Controls: Master Volume, Tone, Tone
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Die-Cast
Saddles: Die-Cast
Tuning Machines: Early models: Deluxe Sperzel; Later: Deluxe Schaller
String Tree: Wing, #2
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: Black, 3-Ply, 11 Screws (config. modern)
Control Knobs: Black
Switch Tip: Black
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Black Plastic Pad, serial number "25xxxx", "F 1954 1979 - 25th ANNIVERSARY"
COLORS AND BODY FINISH
Pearl White (Early Models, ca. 500)
Anniversary Silver (a.k.a. Porche Silver)
ACCESSORIES
Hardshell Case
Certificate of Merit
COMMENTS
Commemorative "ANNIVERSARY" in black lettering on the upper horn of the body
FENDER SAID
When a guitar remains a standard for a quarter of a century, you know it's special. So Fender celebrates the instrument that gave music a whole new voice and a lot of new directions to move in.
Our 25th Anniversary Stratocaster. A limited edition. The Anniversary Stratocaster was designed by players for players. It's not simply an imitation of the early Strat, but a combination of all that made the Stratocaster revolutionary plus a technology that's evolutionary. The quantity, naturally, is limited. Which is why we include a certificate authenticating the serial number with every guitar.It's loaded. What you see is a new anniversary-silver painted body with a maple neck. The commemorative designation appears on the front. A four bolt chrome neck plate marks the dates "1954-1979. "What you hear are those three famous wide-ranging pickups, synchronized tremolo that comes back to pitch every time, precise intonation thanks to individual bridge adjustments and the Stratocaster's legendary fast, easy action. New Sperzel keys. The Anniversary Stratocaster also features new Sperzel keys, a significant tuning key innovation. Tolerances are superior, and patented string post locking totally prevents backlash.To top off the package, we also introduce the new Fender black molded flight case lined with super plush. It'll help keep your instrument a legend for the next twenty-five years.
They went fast in '54. They'll go fast now. Go see and play the unique Anniversary Stratocaster at your authorized Fender dealer today. In a world of imitations, it's nice to get your hands on an original.
ENG: About the 25th Anniversary Stratocaster
ITA: La nascita della 25th Anniversary Stratocaster
Body Material: Ash
Body Finish: Early models (ca. 500) Water-Based Poly Finish; Then: Polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: C
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Number of Frets: 21
Position Inlays: Black dot; Narrow spacing
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Micro Tilt: No
Skunk Stripe: Yes
Walnut Plug
HEADSTOCK
Type: Large Headstock
Logo: Late CBS Logo
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "MADE IN U.S.A."
Other Decals, back:
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Flush Poles
Middle Pickup: Flush Poles
Neck Pickup: Flush Poles
Controls: Master Volume, Tone, Tone
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Die-Cast
Saddles: Die-Cast
Tuning Machines: Early models: Deluxe Sperzel; Later: Deluxe Schaller
String Tree: Wing, #2
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: Black, 3-Ply, 11 Screws (config. modern)
Control Knobs: Black
Switch Tip: Black
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Black Plastic Pad, serial number "25xxxx", "F 1954 1979 - 25th ANNIVERSARY"
COLORS AND BODY FINISH
Pearl White (Early Models, ca. 500)
Anniversary Silver (a.k.a. Porche Silver)
ACCESSORIES
Hardshell Case
Certificate of Merit
COMMENTS
Commemorative "ANNIVERSARY" in black lettering on the upper horn of the body
FENDER SAID
When a guitar remains a standard for a quarter of a century, you know it's special. So Fender celebrates the instrument that gave music a whole new voice and a lot of new directions to move in.
Our 25th Anniversary Stratocaster. A limited edition. The Anniversary Stratocaster was designed by players for players. It's not simply an imitation of the early Strat, but a combination of all that made the Stratocaster revolutionary plus a technology that's evolutionary. The quantity, naturally, is limited. Which is why we include a certificate authenticating the serial number with every guitar.It's loaded. What you see is a new anniversary-silver painted body with a maple neck. The commemorative designation appears on the front. A four bolt chrome neck plate marks the dates "1954-1979. "What you hear are those three famous wide-ranging pickups, synchronized tremolo that comes back to pitch every time, precise intonation thanks to individual bridge adjustments and the Stratocaster's legendary fast, easy action. New Sperzel keys. The Anniversary Stratocaster also features new Sperzel keys, a significant tuning key innovation. Tolerances are superior, and patented string post locking totally prevents backlash.To top off the package, we also introduce the new Fender black molded flight case lined with super plush. It'll help keep your instrument a legend for the next twenty-five years.
They went fast in '54. They'll go fast now. Go see and play the unique Anniversary Stratocaster at your authorized Fender dealer today. In a world of imitations, it's nice to get your hands on an original.
ENG: About the 25th Anniversary Stratocaster
ITA: La nascita della 25th Anniversary Stratocaster
25th Anniversary Stratocaster with Schaller tuning machines (Courtesy of Cristian Subrero)
One of the first 25th Anniversary Stratocasters, water-based finish and Sperzel tuning machines (Courtesy of Massimo Salmoiraghi)
1979 25th Anniversary Stratocaster, Schaller tuners (Courtesy of Gaetano Agostinacchio)
