We Will Beat Any Price - Guaranteed!
Neck Plate 2-Tone Sunburst, Big

This American Series limited-edition gem has all the usual features of the current American Strat-modern C-shaped neck, 2-point synchronized trem, beautifully worked medium-jumbo frets on a gleaming maple fretboard, and a 2-color sunburst finish. Special touches include the same pickups featured in the Custom Shop '54 Strat (with standard covers), a 50th Anniversary logo engraved in the neck plate, and a Fender vintage tweed case with embroidered 50th Anniversary logo. Excellent future collectibility prospects and a guitar any player will love.

Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:

  • Solid ash body
  • Modern C-shape maple neck with satin polyurethane finish
  • Maple fingerboard
  • Chrome hardware
  • 2-point synchronized tremolo with stainless steel saddles
  • 22 medium-jumbo frets
  • 3 Custom Shop '54 pickups
  • 2-color sunburst
  • Vintage Tweed 50th Anniversary case

Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar Includes:

  • Fender hardshell case

Celebrate the big 5-O with Fender and all the guitar-playing world by treating yourself to a very special Strat.

Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Write A Review

Average of 51 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 9.55

Quality

Quality: 9.61

Features

Features: 9.55

Value

Value: 9.53

Customer Reviews

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Rod LUMPY Lumry Neighborhood Blues
Posted by Rod from Escondido California on Jul 14, 2008
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: 41 years pro-blues musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Blues
I'm a Fender man 50th anniversary strat !! It plays like butter "smooth and fast and bright!! I also have a60th anniversary P-Bass and Telecaster with sam noiseless pickups Love it. It sounds clean with my twin reverb and tube screamer!!

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 9

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 9

50th anniv US Strat
Posted by MrSuperlead from Au on Feb 12, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Professional musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Hard rock, Blues, Country
Ive been playing classic rock for 20 years, I have been using early metal panel Marshall amps for a few years now and dont plan on changing, this guitar has everything I need to aid in my rock sound, great neck, great ash body tone, the pickups were supposed to be 54 custom shop but have plastic wrap, not cloth, dont know what they are but they dmust have come in them all because Ive owned 2, I stupidly sold the 1st after a few years for a custom shop, classic strat, it looks and sounds better than the 50th anniv but was harder to play and what good is that? so I bought another 50th anniv, its good for most styles of music, Ive left the pickups stock because Ive tried lots of different types and brands and was happiest with most Fender stock single coils despite most people dis agreeing, I think thats mostly due to hype, listen to your own ears, youll probarbly find these are best, Fender has wound more pickups than all other manufacturers combined.. thats saying something, they aint stupid.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

50th anniversary American Strat
Posted by Slasher from San Rafael, CA on Dec 2, 2005
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Blues and Rock
I have been playing a 1971 Tele for the past 25 years. A year and a half ago I received a 50th anniversary Strat for a birthday present (note: be kind to your siblings; karma is a wonderful thing) I absolutely adore this guitar. The tone through my Super Reverb is nothing less than amazing. The neck is very playable. I would recommend this axa to anyone.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Best Strat for the Money
Posted by TELEYANK from New York on Oct 27, 2005
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Country, a little blues, some alternative
I am a Tele player. I wanted a real strat to play classic rock. This guitar is the real deal. I love the way it plays, it has fast and smooth neck, and I love the way it feels. I play it through a 1968 Fender SF Vibrolux. Sounds just like a strat should sound. Not only does it sound great, you can play most any type of music with this instrument.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Best electric guitar I've ever owned
Posted by Motorhome Brother from Spokane, WA on Oct 21, 2005
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist/active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, rock and country
I purchased my American-made 50th Anniversary Strat last spring. I've always been a Clapton fan, so owning an American made strat was the icing on the cake. I LOVE the maple neck and fretboard. I feel that with its smoothness that I am able to play faster.The C-shaped neck feels great in my hands. The U-shaped neck which is on the 1954 Custom shop reissue feels a bit to wide for me. My guitar produces a very clear "strat" sound, which is super if you're into "surf" music. However, I play a lot of Blues songs, and the guitar is also perfect for this. I can't imagine owning a guitar that would beat this one. It's beautiful and plays and sounds wonderful. In conclusion, I play mine through a new 64 version Fender Twin Reverb. The combination of this particular guitar and amp is awesome.

View more product reviews »

If you would like to write a review, please see our product review guidelines.

Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Fender Authorized Dealer - Make History!

Overall: 9.55Read 51 Reviews

We're sorry, this product has been discontinued.

Gold Coverage Protection Warranty: (What's this?)

Experience The Musician's Friend Advantage
Shop With Confidence - enjoy the protection of the Musician's Friend Advantage before and after the sale!
We'll Beat Any Price!
We'll beat any verifiable advertised price before or after the sale. Call 800-391-8762 for an unbeatable price quote.
45-Day Lowest Price Guarantee
If you find a lower advertised price within 45 days of your purchase, we'll refund the difference after verification. Some products are excluded.
45-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee & No-Hassle Return Policy
If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice – no hassles! Stringed instruments priced at $1999 or more have a special policy.
On-Time Delivery Guarantee
If you don't get your gear on time, shipping is free and you get 20% off your next order. Details »
Help & Support

Questions or comments? Email or call us at 800-391-8762.

This Item Ships Free!

 

Newsletter Sign-Up

Newsletter Sign-Up

  • Helpful and timely tech tips
  • Exclusive product reviews and interviews
  • Outrageous web-only deals
  • The week in review
Stay Informed
Make Connections
BizRate Customer Certified (GOLD) Site Use Bill Me Later button Use PayPal button