Fender '62 Strat, crafted in Japan 1997-00, faded burgundy mist metallic. This looks superb, it's a delightful item. This started life wearing a beautiful coat of burgundy mist metallic, which is more of a mauve/lavender type hue. The finish has yellowed significantly over the decades and now appears almost orange, almost pink, almost red... it's got a certain depth and complexity to it. The streaky rosewood board and mint green guard round it out perfectly, it looks so cool. These '62 style models  have a very agreeable moderately slim rounded neck shape, which sits really nicely in the hands. At 3.3kg, this is a lightweight example too, which is handy. Plugged in, it's bright and snappy, with a pleasing natural rounded low end. It's classic Strat spank, but balanced and warm with a nice body to it. Very fun!

Model: Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster (ST62-58US)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant (serial O097793)
Finish: burgundy mist metallic, heavily yellowed, gloss poly, 3-ply mint guard
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale, vintage C shape
Weight: 3.340kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender USA ST-Vintage single coil x3
Case: basic non-original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a couple of dimples on the top edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has no major marks, just a couple of dimples on the horns and scuffs on the back cover. The sides have a couple of dimples in the elbow area and some small chips near the jack and knobs. The front has some minor dimples in the elbow area and some light play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10).

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets are in pretty good shape, 8/10 for fret life left. Setup with fresh 10/46 Mooonshiners strings.