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Overview
By 1962 the Stratocaster had found its way into virtually all styles of popular music, and Fender sales were going strong. Little changed about the Strat in '62 from the previous couple years. The 3-ply pickguard was now standard as was the Rosewood fingerboard. One change that did occur late in the year was a switch from a thicker “slab” style fingerboard to a curved or “veneer” fingerboard. Most collectors prefer the earlier "slab" style.
Years of Production: 1954 - present
Unique to this Year: First instance of curved or veneer Rosewood fingerboard. Date on butt of neck changes from penciled to stamped.
Body Style: Offset solidbody
Wood Composition: Alder body, Maple neck with slab or veneer Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Bolt-on neck, dot inlays, 3 single-coil pickups, 5-way pickup selector
Finish Specifications: Sunburst was a standard finish for the '62 Stratocaster
Notable Players: Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix
Years of Production: 1954 - present
Unique to this Year: First instance of curved or veneer Rosewood fingerboard. Date on butt of neck changes from penciled to stamped.
Body Style: Offset solidbody
Wood Composition: Alder body, Maple neck with slab or veneer Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Bolt-on neck, dot inlays, 3 single-coil pickups, 5-way pickup selector
Finish Specifications: Sunburst was a standard finish for the '62 Stratocaster
Notable Players: Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix
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*Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST.