7The Fender Limited Edition American Standard Stratocaster Channel Bound 2014 (often associated with Fender's 60th Anniversary) is a highly sought-after model. It marries the classic American Standard specs with Fender's unique channel-bound fingerboard, delivering a seamless, highly resonant playing experience.[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]Key Specs & Features

• Body Material: Alder [1]
• Neck Material: Maple with a modern "C" profile and a unique channel-bound rosewood fingerboard (where the wood is inlaid directly into the neck, eliminating side seams). [1, 2, 3]
• Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo frets with a 9.5"-14" compound radius (allowing for easy chording near the nut and effortless bending higher up). [1, 2, 3]
• Electronics: 3 x Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s single-coil pickups. [1]
• Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles. [1]
• Special Features: 60th Anniversary engraved neck plate. [1]

Market & ValuationFSR (Fender Special Run) models from this run originally featured finishes like Sonic Blue, Dakota Red, and Olympic White. Because of the unique neck construction and limited production run, these guitars have become collector's pieces. On the used market (such as Reverb), prices generally range from $1,200 to $1,800 USD, depending on the condition, included case, and overall originality.