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"I want that exquisite tone—combining the richness and depth of a 1962 Stratocaster—along with the natural resonance of an ultra-thin lacquer finish." But conventional vintage specs just aren’t enough. Aren’t you looking for a Strat that perfectly balances special specifications with modern, comfortable playability?
The 1962 Stratocaster is hailed as having the most refined tone in the history of electric guitars. The Fender Custom Shop created the Vintage Custom series by focusing on the prototypes and “phantom specs” that existed during that transitional period, crafting each guitar with the concept that it’s as if a New instrument from that era had been delivered straight to the present day.Going beyond the scope of a mere vintage reissue, this model masterfully harmonizes historical details that will impress collectors with the exacting playability demanded by today’s top players—a level of perfection that truly represents the ideal form of an instrument.
This model is the culmination of the essence of vintage craftsmanship and the Custom Shop’s innovative approach. The Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1962 Stratocaster features carefully selected wood and hand-wound pickups. It boasts a rare specification featuring a maple veneer, despite being based on the 1962 design. It combines a luxurious package—as if taken straight from a time capsule—with meticulously engineered playability.
It features a select two-piece alder body, rigorously evaluated for weight and grain. The ultra-thin NOS flash-coat lacquer finish, applied directly over the raw wood, allows the wood to “breathe” naturally, producing an open and overwhelmingly rich acoustic tone.
The standout features of this model lie in the neck and fingerboard. It features a compound radius that starts at 7.25 inches—easy to grip in the lower positions—and gradually widens to 9.5 inches toward the higher frets. Combined with 21 medium vintage frets, this design preserves that vintage, “sticky” grip while ensuring smooth, top-notch lead playing—even with deep bends—without any muffling.
It features a beautifully stained, high-rigidity straight-grained maple neck. The traditional C-shape, which naturally suits a shake-hand playing style, prevents hand fatigue even during long sets on stage.
Three Hand-Wound ’62/’63 Strat pickups—hand-wound one by one by master craftsmen—are mounted on the guitar. The bright tone of the ’50s is exquisitely blended with the sweet, full-bodied midrange characteristic of the “Slab” era, transforming every nuance of your picking touch into a lustrous tone.
The Vintage Custom 1962 embodies historically rare specifications through Fender’s pinnacle of craftsmanship. It is a special instrument we wholeheartedly recommend to discerning players who say, “I’ve always longed for the lustrous tone unique to the Strat, but I want to play technically without the stress of bending,” or “I want a Strat with a slightly unconventional spec—not like everyone else’s—but I won’t compromise on playability.”
Experience the excitement of opening a time capsule and the otherworldly playability delivered by the compound radius. Experience the supreme ’62 tone unleashed by the hand-wound pickups.
[SPEC] BODY: Alder NECK: Rift-Sawn Maple FINGERBOARD: Maple P.U.: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '62/'63 Single-Coil Strat WEIGHT: 3.64 kg NUT WIDTH: 42 mm Includes original hard case and COA Long-scale neck
[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.] *As this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on our inspection. Please be aware of this in advance.
*Thoroughly adjusted in-store and comes with a 5-year adjustment warranty for your peace of mind. *Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this item. *We offer high buyback prices for items purchased from our store.
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