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Black Stratocaster with white pickguard and controls, rosewood fretboard, and maple headstock, standing in a tweed hard case with red velvet lining.
01 / 21Black Stratocaster with white pickguard and controls, rosewood fretboard, and maple headstock, standing in a tweed hard case with red velvet lining.
A black Stratocaster with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and three white control knobs, angled on a red velvet case.
02 / 21A black Stratocaster with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and three white control knobs, angled on a red velvet case.
The black Stratocaster is shown from the back, with a light maple neck and headstock, resting in a red velvet-lined tweed case.
03 / 21The black Stratocaster is shown from the back, with a light maple neck and headstock, resting in a red velvet-lined tweed case.
The guitar's glossy black back shows the tremolo spring cavity, a chrome neck plate, and a light-colored neck.
04 / 21The guitar's glossy black back shows the tremolo spring cavity, a chrome neck plate, and a light-colored neck.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six chrome tuners, a string tree, and a dark rosewood fretboard with white binding.
05 / 21Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six chrome tuners, a string tree, and a dark rosewood fretboard with white binding.
The guitar's headstock, viewed from the back, shows a glossy amber finish with six chrome tuners, some with visible wear.
06 / 21The guitar's headstock, viewed from the back, shows a glossy amber finish with six chrome tuners, some with visible wear.
Black Stratocaster body with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, chrome tremolo bridge, and cream control knobs, viewed from above.
07 / 21Black Stratocaster body with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, chrome tremolo bridge, and cream control knobs, viewed from above.
Black electric guitar, body angled right, with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a rosewood fretboard.
08 / 21Black electric guitar, body angled right, with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a rosewood fretboard.
Black Stratocaster, angled from above, showing the body with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard.
09 / 21Black Stratocaster, angled from above, showing the body with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard.
Black electric guitar, angled from above, showing the body, white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and three white control knobs.
10 / 21Black electric guitar, angled from above, showing the body, white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and three white control knobs.
The guitar's black body is viewed from the back, showing the tremolo spring cavity, a chrome neck plate, and a light-colored neck.
11 / 21The guitar's black body is viewed from the back, showing the tremolo spring cavity, a chrome neck plate, and a light-colored neck.
The black Stratocaster's glossy back shows a chrome neck plate, exposed tremolo springs, and a light maple neck with minor wear.
12 / 21The black Stratocaster's glossy back shows a chrome neck plate, exposed tremolo springs, and a light maple neck with minor wear.
The guitar's glossy black body is viewed from the back, showing the tremolo spring cavity, neck plate, and light-colored neck.
13 / 21The guitar's glossy black body is viewed from the back, showing the tremolo spring cavity, neck plate, and light-colored neck.
The black guitar's back shows the tremolo spring cavity with springs, a chrome neck plate, and a strap button on the lower bout.
14 / 21The black guitar's back shows the tremolo spring cavity with springs, a chrome neck plate, and a strap button on the lower bout.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays and silver frets, showing light wear on the wood.
15 / 21Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays and silver frets, showing light wear on the wood.
The guitar's light brown neck and dark fretboard are viewed from the side, showing three fret markers and strings.
16 / 21The guitar's light brown neck and dark fretboard are viewed from the side, showing three fret markers and strings.
A close-up of the guitar's neck, showing the light brown wood, dark fretboard, and small circular fret markers.
17 / 21A close-up of the guitar's neck, showing the light brown wood, dark fretboard, and small circular fret markers.
A digital scale displays "8.3-" above the dark rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays and light maple neck.
18 / 21A digital scale displays "8.3-" above the dark rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays and light maple neck.
A digital caliper measures the dark rosewood fretboard of a guitar, showing 1.63mm, with a maple headstock visible left.
19 / 21A digital caliper measures the dark rosewood fretboard of a guitar, showing 1.63mm, with a maple headstock visible left.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing a reading of 0.83, with the light brown neck and dark fretboard visible.
20 / 21A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing a reading of 0.83, with the light brown neck and dark fretboard visible.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck relief at 0.88mm, with the black body and maple neck visible in the background.
21 / 21A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck relief at 0.88mm, with the black body and maple neck visible in the background.

Fender

1997 Fender American Vintage '62 Reissue Stratocaster Black w/OHSC

$2,395.00

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  • Year1997
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreOrange
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1997
Model
Fender American Vintage '62 Reissue Stratocaster Black
Condition
Very Good
Originality
reissue
Store
Orange

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.63
Weight
8lbs

Construction

Body
Alder
Neck
Maple
Frets
Slender C Shape, Measuring .83” 1st fret, .88” 12th fret

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
American Vintage 57/62 single coil x3
Tuners
Kluson-Style, Gotoh Tuners

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1997 Fender American Vintage '62 Reissue Stratocaster Black w/OHSC

This Guitar Is In Very Good Condition With Some Small Scratches And Playwear Visible (See Photos)

Vintage Tinted Maple Neck

Rosewood Slab Board, Vintage-Spec 7 ¼” Radius

Slender Frets, In Excellent Condition With Little Wear Visible

Bone Nut Width: 1.630”

    Alder Body With Gloss Nitro Finish

    Volume, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector

    American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

    Three-Ply Pickguard, Volume Knob Showing Some Discoloration From Use

    Comes With Original Case, Strap, Backplate And Trem Arm

    The 1997 Fender American Vintage ’62 Reissue Stratocaster delivers the classic look, feel, and unmistakable tone of an early-’60s Strat. Finished in timeless Black, it features a vintage-style alder body, comfortable ’62-style C-shaped maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, three vintage-style single-coil pickups, and a traditional synchronized tremolo. A great USA-made vintage reissue for players and collectors, complete with the Original Fender Hardshell Case.

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