c.1962 Fender 400-8-SN Single Neck Pedal Steel Sunburst w/OHSC

c.1962 Fender 400-8-SN Single Neck Pedal Steel Sunburst w/OHSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Orange

In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Body In Original Sunburst Finish Shows Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings, Scratches And Checking (As Shown)

Original Back-Bottom Single Coil Pickups (See Photos)

Original Electronics

Original Pots Date To 1961 And 1962 (See Photos)

Updated Return Springs (As Shown) 

Strung Up With Flat Wound Strings

Currently Set Up For Faux-E9th Tuning (B-D-E-F#-G#-B-E-G#)

Copedant:

"0" Pedal Raises E's to F's

A-Pedal Raises B's To C#'s

B-Pedal Raises G#'s To A's

C-Pedal Lowers E's to D#'s

Comes As Shown With Original Blonde Hardshell Case And Leg-Bag

Step into the golden era of pedal steel with this c.1962 Fender 400 Pedal Steel Guitar Single Neck 8-String, finished in classic Sunburst and complete with its original blonde hardshell case. A true vintage workhorse, this example retains its original electronics and single-coil pickup, delivering the bright, articulate tone that made early ’60s Fender steels a studio and stage favorite. The body shows honest vintage playwear that only adds character, while updated return springs and a Faux-E9th setup make it immediately inspiring and gig-ready. With pots dating to 1961–1962 and the unmistakable sound of Fender’s early pedal steel design, this is a rare chance to own an authentic piece of classic country and Americana history.