The 2004 Fender 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster in 2-Color Sunburst celebrates five decades of one of the most influential electric guitar designs ever created. Combining classic 1950s-inspired styling with the advanced features of Fender's American Deluxe series, this special anniversary model features a select alder body finished in a beautiful 2-Color Sunburst, complemented by elegant gold-plated hardware and a distinctive commemorative pickguard. The maple neck and fingerboard provide the familiar feel and articulate response associated with a traditional Stratocaster, while abalone dot inlays add a refined touch to this anniversary edition.
The comfortable Modern "C" neck profile, 9.5" fingerboard radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets offer smooth, versatile playability suited to a wide range of styles. Three Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) single-coil pickups deliver classic Stratocaster clarity, sparkle, and dynamic response while minimizing unwanted hum. Fender's innovative S-1 switching system significantly expands the guitar's tonal capabilities, offering additional series and parallel pickup combinations beyond the traditional five-way selector. A 2-point synchronized tremolo with pop-in arm and Fender/Schaller staggered locking tuners provide dependable tuning stability and smooth performance. With its combination of commemorative appointments, premium materials, and versatile electronics, this 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster represents a distinctive chapter in Fender's history.
Condition: Excellent
Year: 2004
Model: 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster
Color: 2-Color Sunburst
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Body Wood: Select Alder
Body Finish: Polyurethane
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Wood: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Dot
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Neck Pickup: Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) Single-Coil Stratocaster
Middle Pickup: Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) Single-Coil Stratocaster
Bridge Pickup: Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) Single-Coil Stratocaster
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume with S-1 Switch, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle and Bridge Pickups, No-Load Tone Control)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade with S-1 Switching
S-1 Up: Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge/Middle, Position 3: Middle, Position 4: Middle/Neck, Position 5: Neck
S-1 Down: Position 1: Bridge/Middle in Series, Position 2: Bridge/Middle, Position 3: Middle (No Tone Control), Position 4: Neck in Parallel with Capacitor and in Series with Middle, Position 5: Neck/Middle in Series
Special Electronics: Fender S-1 Switching System
Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
Tuning Machines: Fender/Schaller Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
Pickguard: 1-Ply Beveled Parchment Vinyl with Laser-Etched 50th Anniversary Commemoration
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt