This guitar is in cosmetically brand new shape, with the body presenting as totally brand new. However, there has been an issue with the finish on the neck, where it appears to have not set correctly. As such, there are marks around the entire neck that appear almost as finish checking. They can be felt whilst playing, however are quite even and don't affect the playing experience. The issue has been there since the guitar was purchased brand new, and as such cannot be expected to worsen over time. It comes with the original hard case and tremolo arm.

Produced for the 50th anniversary of the birth of the original Stratocaster® in 1954, the 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster® featured the pinnacle of modern guitar innovation, including three Samarium Cobalt Noiseless™ (SCN) Strat pickups, modern "C" neck shape, 2-point synchronized tremolo with a pop-in arm, staggered locking tuning machines, and a commemorative 50th anniversary hardshell case.