(ARCHIVE) Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014

Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014
Fender Japan '62 Stratocaster ST62 Sonic Blue 2014

Fender '62 Strat, sonic blue, made in Japan 2014. Sonic blue... it's been too long since we were graced with a Strat in this glorious hue! The combo of the vibrant, summery blue with a pretty rosewood board and creamy plastics lend this an appealing California-in-the-60s coastal cool... it looks awesome. The neck has the classic '62 style round, slim C profile; an instantly familiar and friendly profile that's never an effort in the hands. The tone is awesome: these recent versions of the vintage Strat single use a ceramic bar magnet and sound terrific. There's a heap of attack and jangle mixed with a crispy, crunchy midrange that makes this hard to put down. All in all: if you're going for that classic Strat tone, you might as well look awesome at the same time, right? 

Model: Fender Stratocaster '62 Reissue (ST62)
Made: Japan, 2014 (serial JD14016446)
Finish: sonic blue (SBL), heavily yellowed, 3-ply white guard
Body: basswood 
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius
Weight: 3.405kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Fender Japan ST Singles 
Case: basic Fender branded gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. There's really not much to speak of in terms of dings, just the occasional dimple here and there. The lacquer has yellowed pretty significantly, it was a bright sonic blue when it was new. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Frets have a little normal wear but heaps of height in them, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings. 

This listing is an archived entry. We love to look back and remember fondly what characters we've had through the store, so we keep them around for reference.