HOLY GRAIL OF STRATS -- CUSTOM COLOR FIRST YEAR 1954 Fender Stratocaster w/ Aaron Hiebert!

Today we have an incredibly rare, holy grail piece of Fender history, a custom color first-year Stratocaster, complete with a gold anodized pickguard. All-original condition including the case, this is an incredible addition to the top of any collection. Trevor is here to tell you all about this guitar before handing it over to Aaron Hiebert for the demo!

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[realgoodmind]

I think this is a bigger deal than any burst. There are lots of them. This guitar from 54 with a gold anodized guard is so out of this world it’s almost unbelievable. This is a very special guitar. Might be the coolest that I have seen in my many years.

[kentpierce]

I would not have guessed in a thousand years something like this existed. Thanks for sharing.

[vadenk]

So sick. I’ve never even seen a sonic blue Strat earlier than about 1960. That’s a museum piece

[campfirecrooner]

An enormous treat for any ear, a great guitarist getting a great sound out of vintage equipment. One of a kind guitar, a feast of beauty.

[Quicksilver_Cookie]

The way that finish aged and developed is absolutely mesmerizing. It's blue, it's green, it's cyan, it's shifting and has strange layering to it. And then there's the anodized pickguard. Just stunning.

[timbrundage]

Where do you go after playing the top of the mountain '54 gorgeous blue Stratocaster? It's like going on a date with Marlyn Monroe. Lol The vibe, the mojo, the clarity on EVERY single note is insane. The harmonic swirl when he digs in and with each pickup. Are we tagging this one like we do with sharks before we let it back out in the wild, so we know where she is at all times?

[joshaustin]

Aaron just blows me away everytime I hear him play that was amazing

[ClubXrock]

If you look back at how old-looking everything from the 50s looks today, then imagine being in that era when Fender released the Stratocaster - wow!

[JohnD]

Lots of mid-'50s cars painted that color too. Popular 1950s color.

[KOACAINE]

Awesome playing. That guy could make anything sound good.

[jamesmurphy]

Everybody talking about hearing SRV in that demo....I'm hearing some great Gary Moore licks in there. Excellent!

[robnamowicz]

Tadeo Gomez, master, , , , oh, and that young'un playin' sure makes her sing!!! thanks fellas,

[hkguitar]

Excellent work Aaron.
Gosh, that middle pickup is beautiful sounding.

[Zhames]

That player knows how to get the most out of a strat. Tone really is in the hands. Amazing playing. Thank you!

[chippsterstephens]

Sweet! Feel fortunate just to watch this video!

[jasonmyers]

As always, you killed it Aaron. Everytime I watch you play a Strat, it makes me want to go out and buy another one. I love my Les Paul but, you just can't beat that Fender coolness.

[jaypiasecki]

'54 Strat. Emerald City Guitars. You guys got a future!

[ranman]

The more I look at this the more I learn. It sorta reminds me of a 86 bullet one neck. The headstock shape, the covered truss rod hole at the nut, the saddles and sounds are so unique. I'm drooling here.

[williamhurrelbrink]

What a guitar and amazing performance ❤ wowza

[shaunw]

What an incredibly beautiful looking and sounding '54 . I hope the next owner buys this to play and enjoy it