Fender Custom 62 Strat CC AB
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Custom 62 Strat CC AB
Product Info
Article Number:
601111
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Custom 62 Strat CC AB
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$7,148.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Custom '62 Strat is a serious contender for vintage tone seekers. The ash body and those Fat '64 pickups really nail that classic Strat vibe, and the relic'd finish gives it instant character. It's a premium-priced instrument, but a fantastic choice for players who prioritize authentic vintage feel and tone over modern features.
Product Description
- Fender LTD Custom '62 Strat CC AB
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: '60 style oval "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- 21 Jumbo frets
- Pickup: 3 Hand-wound Custom Shop Fat ‘64 Strat single coils
- Fat '50s 1/2 Blender Strat wiring
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Golden hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Color: Aged Black
- Includes certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body provides resonant, lively tone with excellent sustain.
- • The '60 Oval-C neck profile is incredibly comfortable and familiar.
- • Hand-wound Fat ‘64 Strat pickups deliver thick, articulate vintage tones.
- • Journeyman Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all players.
- • Ash bodies can be prone to finish checking with significant temperature/humidity changes.
- • The 9.5” radius, while classic, might feel less modern for some shredders.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
3 Hand-wound Custom Shop Fat ‘64 Strat single coils
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Jumbo
Bridge
Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fat '64s have a slightly higher output and a thicker midrange, providing more punch and sustain compared to the more delicate, scooped tone of a standard '59.
Fender's Journeyman Relic process aims for a convincing vintage appearance, but it's a controlled process—it won't have the completely random wear of a truly aged instrument.
Ash is a naturally porous wood, so proper humidity control is crucial to prevent cracking. The vintage tremolo requires careful setup and may exhibit more tuning instability than modern designs.
