2008 Fender American Vintage '62 Reissue 3-Tone Sunburst Stratocaster in near-mint condition. An iconic reissue that nails the spirit of the original, the '62 has earned a reputation as one of Fender's finer Strat creations. Purchased in "like-new" condition several years back (the pickguard plastic was still on), played sparingly and kept clean and pristine -- only light surface scratches and diffuse minor scuffs on the gloss finish that you have to look for to notice. In other words, this guitar is in fantastic shape, plays crystal clean, and even has the original sticker on the backplate. The three-piece body is virtually seamless save for contrast in wood grain, and the neck has a slimmer profile that makes playing easier, especially with its low-action setup. Sporting a beautiful three-tone finish, the guitar is lightweight at 7lbs, 13 oz. Set up with a three-position blade switch to highlight the punch and clarity of each coil, especially in the phenomenal bridge pickup. I will include the five-position switch and diagram guide with the guitar, as well as the tremolo arm, additional tremolo tension springs, ash tray bridge cover, owner's manual, instrument cord, and a really cool book called "The Stratocaster Continues". The case is not original but is an excellent molded Fender Stratocaster case, sturdy and clean. Increasingly harder to find, you'd be hard pressed to find one in this sort of condition.

*** Apologies in advance, but I prefer not to sell to someone without any recorded Reverb history ***

Summary from Fender:

The Fender '62 AVRI Stratocaster captures the essence of its vintage predecessor with its American Vintage '57/'62 single coil pickups, delivering that unmistakable Strat sound characterized by clear highs and punchy mids. This reissue stays true to the original with a sleek alder body and a round-lam rosewood fingerboard that provides a smooth playing surface, enhancing your ability to navigate through complex riffs and solos. The classic "C" shaped neck ensures comfort and playability, while the nitro-cellulose lacquer finish gives it a timeless look and feel, allowing the wood to breathe and age gracefully over time.

Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster Features:

• Color: Three-color sunburst
• Body Type: Solid body electric
• Finish: Nitro-Cellulose Lacquer
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Shape: "C" shape with 7.25-inch radius
• Body Wood: Comfort contoured alder
• Machine Heads: Fender / Gotoh vintage style tuning machines
• Fingerboard: Rosewood (round lam)
• No. of Frets: 21 vintage style
• Position Markers: White pearloid dot inlays
• Pickups: Three American Vintage single coil Strat pickups
• Controls: Master volume and two tone control (neck and middle pickups)
• Bridge/Tailpiece: American Vintage synchronized tremolo with "ash tray" bridge cover
• Pickup Switching: Three-position blade switch (five-position kit included)
• Hardware: Chrome
• Scale Length: 25.5 inches