To celebrate the '57 Stratocaster turning the big 5-O, Fender is rolling out the iconic electric guitar in a limited edition with a popular guise: white blonde with gold hardware. These Strats also include a special commemorative neckplate and will only be produced in 2007. The neckplate features the silhouette of a Stratocaster with the 50-year anniversary dates: 1957 & 2007. Although the Strat officially debuted in 1954 with an ash body, and U-shaped neck, 1957 was the year that the specs of the Stratocaster guitar as we know it today all came together including alder body and V-shaped neck.

The Limited Edition Stratocaster is the perfect guitar for players who want the classic look and vibe, but with high performance modern features as well. These features include vintage-style frets, vintage styling, and three American Vintage Strat single-coil pickups. The Anniversary American Vintage Strat is a player's guitar, and sports the signature toneful Fender nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

We purchased this iconic "Mary Kaye" Strat in 2007 and preserved in a climate/humidity controlled environment.  It is in showroom condition.

Model Name       American Vintage 1957 Commemorative Stratocaster®
Model Number     017-1957-(801)
Series     American Vintage Series
Colors     (801) White Blonde,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Body     Comfort Contoured Alder
Neck     1-Piece Maple, “V” Shape,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Fingerboard     Maple, 7.25” Radius (184mm)
No. of Frets     21 Vintage Style Frets
Pickups     3 American Vintage Strat® Single-Coil Pickups
Controls     Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching     3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Middle Pickup
Position 3. Neck Pickup
(5-Way Switch Included in Kit)
Bridge     American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
Machine Heads     Fender/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Hardware     Gold
Pickguard     1-Ply White, (8 Hole)
Scale Length     25.5” (648 mm)
Width at Nut     1.650” (42 mm)
Unique Features     Commemorative “1957 to 2007” Neckplate with Embossed Stratocaster Guitar,
Gold Hardware,
Alder Body,
“V” Shape Maple Neck,
Vintage Styling
Strings     Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046),
p/n 073-0250-006
Accessories     Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, 5-Position Switch Update Kit
Case     Vintage Tweed Case
Introduced     3/2007
Notice     Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice


To celebrate the '57 Stratocaster turning the big 5-O, Fender is rolling out the iconic electric guitar in a limited edition with a popular guise: white blonde with gold hardware. These Strats also include a special commemorative neckplate and will only be produced in 2007. The neckplate features the silhouette of a Stratocaster with the 50-year anniversary dates: 1957 & 2007. Although the Strat officially debuted in 1954 with an ash body, and U-shaped neck, 1957 was the year that the specs of the Stratocaster guitar as we know it today all came together including alder body and V-shaped neck.

The Limited Edition Stratocaster is the perfect guitar for players who want the classic look and vibe, but with high performance modern features as well. These features include vintage-style frets, vintage styling, and three American Vintage Strat single-coil pickups. The Anniversary American Vintage Strat is a player's guitar, and sports the signature toneful Fender nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
Features

    Made in Corona, CA.
    Body: Comfort Contoured Alder Body
    Neck: 1-Piece Maple, "V" Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
    Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25" Radius (184mm)
    Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets
    Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
    Nut: 1.650" (42 mm)
    Hardware: Gold
    Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh Vintage Style Tuning Machines
    Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover
    Pickguard: 1-Ply White, (8 Hole)
    Pickups: 3 American Vintage Strat Single-Coil Pickups
    Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:
    Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Middle Pickup, Position 3. Neck Pickup, (5-Way Switch Included in Kit)
    Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
    Colors: (801) White Blonde, Alder Body
    (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
    Strings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel,
    Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046),p/n 073-0250-006
    Unique Features: "V" Shape Maple Neck, Commemorative neckplate, Vintage Styling, gold hardware.
    Source: U.S.
    Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, 5-Position Switch Update Kit, Meguiar's Mist and Wipe Kit