{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-1962-stratocaster-heavy-relic-guitar-aged-vintage-white-chucksclusive-r120688","title":"Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Guitar - Aged Vintage White - CHUCKSCLUSIVE - #R120688","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA Tradition in Transition - The Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Guitar - Aged Vintage White - CHUCKSCLUSIVE\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model has the distinctive combination of appointments for a transitional Stratocaster from late 1962, the rift-sawn maple neck has a classic ’60-style Oval “C” profile and is topped by a 7.25\"-radius round-lam rosewood fingerboard with micarta-dot inlays (with wide 12-fret spacing), 21 narrow tall (6105) frets and a bone nut. Three Custom Shop hand-wound ’60 Strat Relic pickups (reverse-wound\/reverse-polarity middle pickup for hum cancellation in switch positions 2 and 4) deliver sought-after and dynamically expressive early-’60s Strat® tone, with glassy highs, slight midrange scoop and focused lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts two-piece select ash body wears a Heavy Relic lacquer finish. From the finish checking that covers the body to every last ding, dent and scar from bridge to headstock, plus Closet Classic hardware showing moderate oxidization imparts an authentically worn-in look and feel that tells a story of many years of regular use in clubs and bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther premium features include Vintage Modified #2 wiring with Tone-Saver bleed circuit (eliminates tone loss when volume is turned down), five-way pickup switch, three-ply mint green pickguard, Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners, wing string tree with tall metal spacer, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOur 65th Anniversary\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin's was founded in 1958. A small music shop in the middle of DC, we saw our early successes while the original versions of these wonderful instruments were just leaving the Fender factory for the first time! Like these iconic Fenders, Chuck Levin's has also endured and thrived over the decades, achieving our own legendary status among musicians. To celebrate our 65th Anniversary and shared history, Chuck Levin's has partnered with Fender's Custom Shop to bring you a fresh collection of amazing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Wood: Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Type: Heavy Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Color: Aged Vintage White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Type: 60 Strat Custom Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Wood: Guitar Cities Rosewood AAA 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod: Early 60s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Keys: Vintage with Fender Logo Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting Holes: 4 Bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Wire: Medium Jumbo\/6150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace Dots: Micarta White .250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.650\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: 60 Style Oval \"C\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Dots: Micarta White 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: American Vintage Strat Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack: Vintage Strat Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate: R Ser Vintage Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Plate: Strat Vintage 4-Ply Tortoiseshell Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Tree: American Vintage 59-64 Metal SPR Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrem Arm: Vintage Upgraded 60s Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrem Arm Tip: Aged White Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell Nitro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Tip: Vintage Aged White Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Knob: Strat SM FT Tone Vintage White Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume Knob: Strat SM FT Volume Vintage White Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Strat Modern Wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelector Switch: 5-way Lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots: 250K 10% Taper Split\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Covers: Aged Vintage White Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: 60s Strat Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Pickup: 60s Strat Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: 60s Strat Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Fender\u003cbr\u003eModel: 9232000639\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I681918-N-R120688-0-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 717669701468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. 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