Original 1962 Fender Stratocaster with Brazilian rosewood fretboard, 3 tone sunburst, clay dots, kluson tuners, green pick guard, spaghetti logo and tremolo.
This piece was purchased from the family of the original owner in the USA, so it is almost spotless.
By 1962 the Stratocaster had found its way into virtually all styles of popular music, and Fender sales were going strong. Little changed about the Strat in '62 from the previous couple years. The 3-ply pickguard was now standard as was the Rosewood fingerboard. One change that did occur late in the year was a switch from a thicker “slab” style fingerboard to a curved or “veneer” fingerboard. Most collectors prefer the earlier "slab" style. Years of Production: 1954 - present
Unique to this Year: First instance of curved or veneer Rosewood fingerboard. Date on butt of neck changes from penciled to stamped.
Body Style: Offset solidbody
Wood Composition: Alder body, Maple neck with slab or veneer Rosewood fingerboard
