Fender CS '62 Strat

Fender Custom Shop '62 Stratocaster Relic 3 Tone Sunburst #R151683

Solid BodySKU 210000021538

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Provenance

Why this one made the wall

We ordered this one from the Custom Shop as a straight '62 and left it alone: sorted two-piece alder, a rosewood slab board, hand-wound 62/63 pickups and a Relic finish in aged three-colour sunburst. Nothing on it departs from the period spec except the fingerboard radius, and that is deliberate.

The neck is quartersawn maple in a 63 Strat "C", .830" at the first fret and 1.000" at the twelfth. That is a fuller profile than a modern C without being a handful, and if you have been looking for something with a bit of shoulder that still plays fast, it is the one to try. Medium tint nitro, early '60s truss rod, AAA rosewood over a 7.25" to 9.50" compound radius and 21 medium jumbo 6150s. Vintage curve down where the chords are, flatter up top where the bends are.

Hand-wound 62/63 Strat pickups in all three positions, relic'd, running through vintage mod wiring on a five-way lever with 250K ten-percent taper split pots. Bone nut, small headstock, four-bolt neck with an R-series relic plate.

American Vintage bridge and the upgraded '60s tremolo arm, vintage tuners with the Fender logo, an American Vintage 59-64 metal string tree, and a three-ply nitrate pickguard in aged mint green with white knobs, covers and switch tip. The relic work goes through the lacquer along the body edges and behind the neck rather than stopping at the surface. Fender Custom Shop brown Strat/Tele case.

SPECIFICATIONS

Serial: R151683
Model: 62 Strat Relic, Rosewood, Hand Wound
Body: Alder, 2-piece, sorted
Body Style: 60 Strat
Body Finish: Relic lacquer, Aged 3-Color Sunburst

Neck: Maple, 5/4 quartersawn
Neck Finish: Medium Tint nitrocellulose
Neck Shape: 63 Strat Style "C" (.830" 1st, 1.000" 12th)
Fingerboard: Rosewood AAA, flat lam slab
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" - 9.50" compound
Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo 6150
Nut: Bone, 1.650" width
Truss Rod: Early 60's
Headstock: Small, 4-bolt
Inlays: Micarta White .250, wide spacing

Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound 62/63 Strat, Relic
Middle Pickup: Hand-Wound 62/63 Strat, Relic
Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound 62/63 Strat, Relic
Controls: Strat Vintage Mod Wiring 1, Relic; 5-way lever switch; 250K 10% taper split pots

Bridge: American Vintage Strat, Relic
Tremolo Arm: Vintage Upgraded 60's, Relic, white tip
Tuning Keys: Vintage with Fender logo, Relic
String Tree: American Vintage 59-64 metal, spring, Relic
Pickguard: 60 Strat Nitro GBG, Relic
Knobs: Strat, white, Relic
Switch Tip: White, Relic
Neck Plate: R-Series Vintage, Relic
Back Plate: Strat Parchment, Relic
Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
Strings: .010 - .046

Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Brown

Whatever came with it comes with it: the case where there is one, certificates, case candy, paperwork. All of it checked against the serial before it ships.

Bench inspected

Every instrument crosses Ian Vance's bench before it ships: frets polished, hardware tightened, truss rod and action set, nut slots and intonation dialled, pickup heights and electronics adjusted. Order online and that setup is free.

Ships insured

Ships worldwide from Ottawa, insured for its full value. Free shipping in Canada and the US on orders over $200, some exclusions apply. US orders arrive with no duty, tax or brokerage owed at the door.

You have 48 hours from arrival to decide. Exchange it and the restocking fee is waived. On a straight refund it is 10% plus the actual shipping both ways. Email us first either way, nothing comes back unauthorized.

Financing

PayPlan by RBC for Canadian buyers, with the exact terms shown at checkout. Financing never changes the price of the guitar.

Authorized dealer

Full manufacturer warranty on every new instrument.

Frequently asked

Questions we get

Do I pay duty or brokerage on a US order?

No. Duty, taxes, brokerage and customs on a US order are handled at our end before the instrument leaves Ottawa. It arrives at your door with nothing to pay.

Orders going anywhere outside Canada and the United States work differently. The shipping and returns policy sets out which is which.

What does the free setup cover?

Every instrument crosses Ian Vance's bench before it ships, and on an online order that setup is free.

What it covers depends on what the guitar needs. Frets, fretboard, hardware, fresh strings, truss rod, action, nut slots, intonation, pickup height and electronics are all part of it, and none of it is an upcharge. The menu above shows the choices you get to make.

Ian's work is described on Repairs and tuning.

What if it is not right when it arrives?

You have 48 hours from the moment it arrives to decide. Email shop@lauzonmusic.com inside that window and we will authorize the return. Nothing comes back unauthorized.

Exchange it for something else and there is no restocking fee, though you cover the shipping on the instrument going back. On a straight refund it is 10% plus the actual shipping both ways.

The full terms are on Shipping and returns.

Can I pay for it over time?

Canadian buyers can pay over time with PayPlan by RBC, chosen as the payment method at checkout. The exact terms come from RBC and are shown to you before you agree to anything.

Financing never changes the price of the guitar. More on Financing.