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Key Features
- Vintage aesthetic with modern reliability enhances its collector's value
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finish ensures a classic look and feel
- Hand-wound Fat 60's pickups offer authentic, rich tones
- Customisable options ensure a tailored playing experience
Fender Custom Shop '62 Stratocaster Relic RW, Olympic White #R133825 Overview
The Fender Custom Shop '62 Stratocaster Relic RW is a meticulously crafted homage to the iconic 1962 model, designed to deliver both classic aesthetics and modern performance. This guitar features an alder body finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, presenting a relic'd Olympic White finish that replicates decades of wear and tear. The attention to historical accuracy extends to the chrome/nickel hardware and the vintage-styled components, including a traditional Strat bridge and upgraded 60's tremolo arm.
With its rosewood fingerboard and custom neck profile, this Stratocaster offers exceptional playability tailored to the nuances of the modern musician. The trio of hand-wound Fat 60's pickups ensures a powerful output with clear, articulate tones that are versatile enough for any genre. Each guitar comes with a brown FCS Strat/Tele case, making it ready for both stage performances and studio sessions. This blend of vintage charm and contemporary craftsmanship makes the '62 Stratocaster Relic RW a standout choice for guitar enthusiasts.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionClassic relic finish
The Fender Custom Shop '62 Stratocaster Relic RW is distinguished by its classic relic finish, which meticulously emulates the wear and tear of decades of music making. This finish not only enhances the visual appeal with its vintage charm but also contributes to the guitar's unique character and feel. The nitrocellulose lacquer in Olympic White ages beautifully, giving each guitar its own distinctive patina over time, making it not just an instrument but a piece of history.
Custom hand-wound pickups
At the heart of this Stratocaster's exceptional sound are its custom hand-wound Fat 60's pickups, designed to recreate the robust, vibrant tones typical of the 1960s era. These pickups provide a rich harmonic response and maintain clarity even at high volumes, suitable for everything from blues to rock. The strategic relic treatment on the pickups ensures they not only sound like vintage components but look the part as well.
Enhanced playability
This guitar's playability is significantly enhanced by its custom neck profile and precise fretwork, which are designed to provide a comfortable, smooth playing experience. The medium-tinted maple neck features a 60's style oval "C" back shape, coupled with a 9.50-inch radius rosewood fingerboard that facilitates easy bending and fast playing. The neck is finished in nitrocellulose lacquer for a sleek, fast feel, allowing players to navigate the fretboard with ease.
Vintage aesthetics with modern reliability
Combining the allure of vintage aesthetics with the reliability of modern craftsmanship, the '62 Stratocaster Relic RW meets the demands of professional musicians. The chrome/nickel hardware is not only visually striking but also built to withstand the rigours of both live performances and studio sessions. Each component, from the bridge assembly to the tuning keys, is engineered for durability and precision, ensuring that the guitar not only looks like a classic but performs like a modern-day instrument.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Custom Shop '62 Stratocaster Relic RW, Olympic White
- Product Code: 9237001621 #R133825
Body
- Material: Alder, 2-piece
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, Olympic White
- Body Type: Stratocaster
Neck & Fretboard
- Material: Maple (Neck), CITES RW AAA Rosewood (Fretboard)
- Neck Profile: 60's style Oval "C"
- Scale Length: Standard 25.5 inches
- Frets: 21, Narrow Tall / 6105
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.50 inches
- Finish: Medium tint nitrocellulose on neck
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: American Vintage Stratocaster Bridge, relic'd
- Pickups: Strat Fat 60's (Neck/Mid/Bridge)
- Switch: 5-way Lever CRL
- Controls: 3x 250K 10 taper split pots
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
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