The Stratocaster is arguably the most popular electric guitar ever built. Beginning in the '80s, Fender began reissuing classic model years and eras of its guitars. The 50th Anniversary Stratocaster was produced in 2004 in celebration of 50 years of Stratocaster production. It included '54 replica pickups, an engraved neck plate, and a tweed case.
Years of Production: 2004
Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Alder body, Rosewood fingerboard, Maple neck
Design Elements: Three '54 replica single-coil pickups, five-way pickup selector, dot inlays, white pickguard
Notable Stratocaster Players: Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton