SOLD 03/2023! Yes, it's a real 2014 modeled after a 1954 Strat and only produced for one year. Big Whoop you might say but this is actually a very fine guitar! The color is gorgeous and the build quality rivals the USA models for sure. It's got such a pleasing look and believe me, it also has the tone to back it up. It has gold hardware and weighs in at under 8 lbs! I misplaced the damn tremolo arm. It's as new and comes in a USA Fender gig bag because it deserves one.