1998 Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster Satin Sonic Blue w/ Van Zandt Pickups, Tweed Case
$2,199.99
$2,199.99
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Up for sale, a 1998 Fender American Vintage ‘62 Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original tweed hardshell case. Modified from stock, this Strat features a satin lacquer Sonic Blue refinish on the body, loaded with a trio of Van Zandt Vintage Plus black bobbin pickups and a replaced harness with 250k CTS pots.
Weighing 7lbs 14oz, tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck and slab rosewood fretboard, naturally balanced, clear and sweet-sounding. The Van Zandt Vintage Plus single coils feature black fiber bobbins, staggered Alnico V magnets, and cloth-covered leads, channeling the best qualities of an early ‘60s Pre-CBS Strat, with ample sparkle and snap, plus a bit more heft in the midrange. The bridge pickup has a spanky cut, and the neck pickup has a throaty bell-like chime. This Stratocaster benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
Wood: Maple
Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .815” 12th fret
Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 7 ¼” radius
Frets: Slender, no wear
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
Serialization: V-prefix on neck plate
Factory Markings: Neck heel pencil dated 3-24-98, partial red inked date in neck pocket
Body Specs:
Wood: Alder
Pickups: Van Zandt Vintage Plus single coil x3
Harness: CTS pots, Sprague Drop Tone cap (replaced)
Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo, jack cup
Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, lightly aged knobs
The refinished satin Sonic Blue body shows only a few minor dings, while the original ambered nitro lacquer gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original tweed hardshell case is included.
Weighing 7lbs 14oz, tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck and slab rosewood fretboard, naturally balanced, clear and sweet-sounding. The Van Zandt Vintage Plus single coils feature black fiber bobbins, staggered Alnico V magnets, and cloth-covered leads, channeling the best qualities of an early ‘60s Pre-CBS Strat, with ample sparkle and snap, plus a bit more heft in the midrange. The bridge pickup has a spanky cut, and the neck pickup has a throaty bell-like chime. This Stratocaster benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
Wood: Maple
Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .815” 12th fret
Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 7 ¼” radius
Frets: Slender, no wear
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
Serialization: V-prefix on neck plate
Factory Markings: Neck heel pencil dated 3-24-98, partial red inked date in neck pocket
Body Specs:
Wood: Alder
Pickups: Van Zandt Vintage Plus single coil x3
Harness: CTS pots, Sprague Drop Tone cap (replaced)
Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo, jack cup
Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, lightly aged knobs
The refinished satin Sonic Blue body shows only a few minor dings, while the original ambered nitro lacquer gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original tweed hardshell case is included.
