Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 1962 Stratocaster Heavy Relic - Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst – CZ565435 Collector-Grade Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster

Offered here is an outstanding Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 1962 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, built in Corona, California, and accompanied by its original Certificate of Authenticity dated February 24, 2023.

This is not a standard Custom Shop model, but a Limited Edition build, crafted with extreme attention to historical accuracy, tone, and feel—while incorporating subtle modern refinements for real-world playability.

Finished in a stunning Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst, this Strat displays exceptionally convincing Heavy Relic work, executed entirely by Fender Custom Shop master craftsmen.

Specifications & Build DetailsGeneral

• Model: Limited Edition Custom 1962 Stratocaster
• Relic Level: Heavy Relic
• Serial Number: CZ565435
• Year: 2023
• Origin: Fender Custom Shop – Corona, CA, USA
• Finish: Flash Coat Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body

• Wood: Select Alder
• Weight: approx. 3.57 lbs / 1.62 kg (very resonant)
• Pickguard: Mint Green
• Bridge: Vintage Strat Tremolo with steel block

Lightweight, lively, and acoustically responsive—exactly what players and collectors look for in a premium Custom Shop Strat.

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Wood: Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Neck Profile: 1962 Strat “C”
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 6105 Narrow Tall (21 frets)
• Nut: Bone
• Inlays: Vintage-style clay dots
• Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, relic’d

The neck feels perfectly broken-in, with effortless playability and exceptional comfort across the entire fretboard.

Electronics

• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop ’62 Stratocaster Set
• Configuration: SSS
• Controls: Master Volume, 2 Tone
• Switching: 5-way selector

Pure early-’60s Strat character: glassy highs, warm woody mids, articulate lows, and beautiful note separation.

Condition

• Excellent overall condition
• Relic work is 100% factory original
• No modifications
• No repairs
• Frets, neck, and electronics are in superb working order

This instrument has been carefully owned and respectfully played.

Included

• Original Fender Custom Shop hardshell case
• Original Certificate of Authenticity (signed by Custom Shop Director)
• Case candy as shown

Why This Guitar Matters

This is the kind of Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster that:

• Appeals equally to serious collectors and professional players
• Delivers true vintage aesthetics without vintage fragility
• Offers exceptional tone, balance, and resonance
• Will hold value extremely well over time

A no-compromise Custom Shop instrument, ready for the studio, the stage, or a high-end collection.

Shipping & Terms

• Professionally packed
• Fully insured shipping
• Fast dispatch after cleared payment
• Additional photos or details available upon request