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Pre CBS 1962 Surf Green Fender Stratocaster & More
Estimated price for orientation: 21 999 $
Category: Fender Stratocas
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Description Brand: Fender Model, Series: Strat Type: 1962 Stratocaster Exact Year: 1962
Fender 1962 Stratocaster SURF GREEN Serial # 862xx - NECK: Heel Stamp 2 DEC62B Rare Three Patent numbered Neck and waterslide logo intact & unaltered in anyway. No additional screw holes, refinishing, refret or overspray. Original tuners, String tree. Truss rod works perfectly. The hand oils over time have given the neck an incredible feel which definitely enhances it’s playability. No buzzing or tuning issues. - BODY: Seldom seen Surf Green (1960-1965) minimal paint checking & color fade, dowels & nail hole visible / intact. Neck pocket fully painted (Mid-Late 1962 the “paint tree” began) Body has minor scuffs, dents (see pics) slight forearm wear to the primer coat. The cavity had a minor altering (size of a U.S. dime) at some point & refilled with old plaster and painted over the imperfection only possibly seafoam green or dark Surf Green if you will & additional pick-guard hole No other body alteration. Surf Green Nitrocellulose paint mfg. by Dupont original paint# 2461 for 1957’ Chevys. Fender adopted the use of this color from 1960 to1965; seldom used due to the added cost, work involved, the added primer coat, curing time, cost per pint, etc. These colors were re-introduced in 96’ in acrylic lacquer. - PICKGUARD, SHIELD, Knobs & Toggle Cap: Standard 11 Hole W/B/W Nitro PB fade, KAISER FULL Aluminum Shield, Red inked code present. Witch-Staple Standard Vol /Toe 3 some knobs & original toggle cap. - PICKUPS: Black bottomed Pickups, Ohm Readings = Neck: 6.54, Middle: 6.52 & Bridge: 6.62 - POT CODES: (2 VOL. / 1 TONE) All matching code# 301-6234. No scratching, Cutting in/out or rebuilt. 1435 Code 3-way toggle. - MISC: Tremelo Bar, Ash Tray & Back plate included. - OEM CASE: Is in good condition for its age. the spring snap locks are secure though the spring on one no longer works. The center clasp works fine. Also, comes with the original key. Brown trim lose, though sticking intact. ALSO INCLUDED: - i-SERIES SKB Case: Roller type & waterproof with 4 snap locks, Side and top carrying handles. (In 1962 the OEM case did its job for a guitar only costing approx. $300 dollars Though definitely not for a guitar worth significantly more! Thus, the additional case. -PARKER Body Armor: Vintage early sixties originally clear (Age has given it a yellowed tint. No cracks in superb condition with the original PARKER BODY SHEILD BOX & original tissue paper packing intact. All the items mentioned above are included in the auction. The guitar will be shipped in the iSERIES SKB Case. The original case, and PARKER box would be shipped separately. Buyer pays fixed shipping cost of $250.00 via UPS Insured Ground Service. It will be professionally packed and will require an ADULT signature. Real-time-in-transit data will be posted as well. Buyer will be REQUIRED to forward their email address in order to activate this information. (Personal data will only be used to activate this additional service) Mfg. Specs: STRATOCASTER WITH ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD (PRE-CBS, MFG. 1959-1965) Offset double cutaway alder body, bolt-on four-screw maple neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with clay off-white dot inlays, small Strat-style headstock, six-on-one-side tuners, tremolo bridge, three-layer celluloid W/B/W greenish tint pick-guard, three single coil staggered height pickups, three knobs (v, two tone), three-way pickup switch, jack angled into the top, nickel hardware, was available in standard 3-Tone Sunburst finish & custom colors from 1959-65. (Courtesy Blue Book of Electric Guitars) Guitar Info Guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - Pre CBS Era), USA in the Year(s): 1962 The Fullerton factory opened in 1946, Fullerton California with the first major electric solid body guitar production began in 1950 with the Broadcaster (later known as the Telecaster). Sold in 1965 to CBS who in 1985 sold Fender to a group of private investors the plant was not included in that sale and was subsequently closed. (Courtesy of “The Guitar Dater Project) Guitar will be shipped in the i-Series SKB Case for superb protection. Original case & Parker box shipped separately Please contact me with any questions you may have This item is listed for sale locally. I reserve the right to end this auction at any time Sorry, No international bidding. Please contact for shipping rates for Hawaii, Alaska & Puerto Rico. Please note: Members with 1+ negative feedback ratings within the last 6 months need to contact me prior to bidding. Failure to comply with ANY of the above guidelines, can / will result in your bid being cancelled & removed from this auction.
Description
| Brand: | Fender | Model, Series: | Strat |
| Type: | 1962 Stratocaster | Exact Year: | 1962 |
Fender 1962 Stratocaster SURF GREEN Serial # 862xx - NECK: Heel Stamp 2 DEC62B Rare Three Patent numbered Neck and waterslide logo intact & unaltered in anyway. No additional screw holes, refinishing, refret or overspray. Original tuners, String tree. Truss rod works perfectly. The hand oils over time have given the neck an incredible feel which definitely enhances it’s playability. No buzzing or tuning issues. - BODY: Seldom seen Surf Green (1960-1965) minimal paint checking & color fade, dowels & nail hole visible / intact. Neck pocket fully painted (Mid-Late 1962 the “paint tree” began) Body has minor scuffs, dents (see pics) slight forearm wear to the primer coat. The cavity had a minor altering (size of a U.S. dime) at some point & refilled with old plaster and painted over the imperfection only possibly seafoam green or dark Surf Green if you will & additional pick-guard hole No other body alteration. Surf Green Nitrocellulose paint mfg. by Dupont original paint# 2461 for 1957’ Chevys. Fender adopted the use of this color from 1960 to1965; seldom used due to the added cost, work involved, the added primer coat, curing time, cost per pint, etc. These colors were re-introduced in 96’ in acrylic lacquer. - PICKGUARD, SHIELD, Knobs & Toggle Cap: Standard 11 Hole W/B/W Nitro PB fade, KAISER FULL Aluminum Shield, Red inked code present. Witch-Staple Standard Vol /Toe 3 some knobs & original toggle cap. - PICKUPS: Black bottomed Pickups, Ohm Readings = Neck: 6.54, Middle: 6.52 & Bridge: 6.62 - POT CODES: (2 VOL. / 1 TONE) All matching code# 301-6234. No scratching, Cutting in/out or rebuilt. 1435 Code 3-way toggle. - MISC: Tremelo Bar, Ash Tray & Back plate included. - OEM CASE: Is in good condition for its age. the spring snap locks are secure though the spring on one no longer works. The center clasp works fine. Also, comes with the original key. Brown trim lose, though sticking intact. ALSO INCLUDED: - i-SERIES SKB Case: Roller type & waterproof with 4 snap locks, Side and top carrying handles. (In 1962 the OEM case did its job for a guitar only costing approx. $300 dollars Though definitely not for a guitar worth significantly more! Thus, the additional case. -PARKER Body Armor: Vintage early sixties originally clear (Age has given it a yellowed tint. No cracks in superb condition with the original PARKER BODY SHEILD BOX & original tissue paper packing intact. All the items mentioned above are included in the auction. The guitar will be shipped in the iSERIES SKB Case. The original case, and PARKER box would be shipped separately. Buyer pays fixed shipping cost of $250.00 via UPS Insured Ground Service. It will be professionally packed and will require an ADULT signature. Real-time-in-transit data will be posted as well. Buyer will be REQUIRED to forward their email address in order to activate this information. (Personal data will only be used to activate this additional service) Mfg. Specs: STRATOCASTER WITH ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD (PRE-CBS, MFG. 1959-1965) Offset double cutaway alder body, bolt-on four-screw maple neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with clay off-white dot inlays, small Strat-style headstock, six-on-one-side tuners, tremolo bridge, three-layer celluloid W/B/W greenish tint pick-guard, three single coil staggered height pickups, three knobs (v, two tone), three-way pickup switch, jack angled into the top, nickel hardware, was available in standard 3-Tone Sunburst finish & custom colors from 1959-65. (Courtesy Blue Book of Electric Guitars) Guitar Info Guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - Pre CBS Era), USA in the Year(s): 1962 The Fullerton factory opened in 1946, Fullerton California with the first major electric solid body guitar production began in 1950 with the Broadcaster (later known as the Telecaster). Sold in 1965 to CBS who in 1985 sold Fender to a group of private investors the plant was not included in that sale and was subsequently closed. (Courtesy of “The Guitar Dater Project) Guitar will be shipped in the i-Series SKB Case for superb protection. Original case & Parker box shipped separately Please contact me with any questions you may have This item is listed for sale locally. I reserve the right to end this auction at any time Sorry, No international bidding. Please contact for shipping rates for Hawaii, Alaska & Puerto Rico. Please note: Members with 1+ negative feedback ratings within the last 6 months need to contact me prior to bidding. Failure to comply with ANY of the above guidelines, can / will result in your bid being cancelled & removed from this auction.