Key Features
- Custom-wound '62/'63 pickups deliver iconic Fender Strat tone
- Ultra-smooth playability provided by sleek maple neck and fretboard
- Fuel your performance with expression, thanks to classic tremolo bridge
- A modern incarnation of a classic, stemming from Fender's acclaimed Custom Shop
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster NOS MN, 3-Color Sunburst Overview
The birth of an era. The Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster NOS takes players back to the roots of rock 'n' roll. Hendrix. Pete Townshend. George Harrison. All notable Strat users of the famed '60s era. And now, with the release of this Custom Shop model, it's time to let your creativity flourish in true vintage style.
Loaded with a trio of custom-wound '62/'63 pickups, the Custom Shop Strat unleashes the iconic single-coil tones that set the foundation for rock 'n' roll as we know it. Every aspect of its design breathes '60s Fender. From the sleek maple fingerboard, to the sculpted "C" shaped neck - the Custom Shop Strat is crafted for superb playability and distinctive Fender feel. Topped off with a synchronized tremolo bridge and characterful sunburst finish, the 1962 Stratocaster gives players all the '60s flair in a design built for the modern stage.
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Full Description
View Full Description'60s single-coil sound
When it comes to the rock 'n' roll genre, the '60s is often tipped as the era that started it all. Which is why Fender have decided to revive its roots with the release of the '62 Custom Shop Strat. It's equipped with a trio of '62/'63 single-coil pickups, delivering the iconic snap and bite that gave the Strat its legendary status. They're custom-wound, meaning each pickup is individually crafted to produce its own unique sound that's personal to you. But you can be sure that they'll bring out all the signature Fender character that defined the '60s era. Because Fender have taken every step to ensure each note shimmers with authentic '60s quality.
It's built for the modern stage. Thanks to an incorporated 5-way selector and volume and tone controls, the '62 Strat lets players take control of their sound with modern convenience. So, you can fuel your performance with the period-correct, vintage tone of the '60s, with total control on stage.
Vintage Fender feel
It's not enough to just sound '60s. It has to feel '60s, too. Luckily, Fender have ensured that every aspect of the 1962 Custom Shop Strat has the unique, vintage feel that guitarists crave in a Custom Shop model. A lightweight alder body lets players roam free on stage, along with a dual-cutaway design for effortless access to the upper frets. Fender know better than anyone that a guitar should enhance creativity. And this Custom Shop model is certainly no exception.
It's not just the body, though. A 1963 "C" shaped neck fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, whilst providing authentic feel through its entirety. And its sleek maple surface lets your hands soar across every inch of the guitar's fingerboard and perform every riff, chord, and solo with ultimate precision. It's almost addictive to play.
Fuel your performance with expression
It doesn't get more creative than using a whammy bar in performance. Hendrix used one in his Woodstock performance. Jeff Beck made it his own. And now, you can inject your performance with your own creative flair. Whether you're unleashing screeching dive bombs, giving your solo that extra kick, or simply decorating your chords with some elegant shimmer – the famed Strat tremolo system gives players an even bigger platform to experiment their sound with. A Strat wouldn't be a Strat without it. So it goes without saying that the '62 Custom Shop features the iconic tremolo bridge design, for even more possibilities in your sound.
Maximum instrument security
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender 1962 Stratocaster comes with a deluxe hardshell case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the deluxe hardshell case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
Specifications
- Model Name: Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster NOS, 3-Color Sunburst
- Model Code: 9235000860
Body
- Series: Vintage Custom
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Fender Flash Coat Lacquer
- Body Colour: 3-Color Sunburst
Neck
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 1963 "C"
- Neck Finish: Tinted Flash Coat Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Medium Vintage 50085
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '62/'63 Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '62/'63 Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '62/'63 Single-Coil Strat®
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Control knobs: Vintage White
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
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