Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Guitar – Aged Vintage White – CHUCKSCLUSIVE – #R120688

A Tradition in Transition – The Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Guitar – Aged Vintage White – CHUCKSCLUSIVE

This 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.

Its 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.

Other 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.

Our 65th Anniversary

Chuck 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Wood: Ash
• Body Finish: Lacquer
• Finish Type: Heavy Relic
• Custom Color: Aged Vintage White

Neck

• Neck Type: 60 Strat Custom Relic
• Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fretboard Wood: Guitar Cities Rosewood AAA 9mm
• Truss Rod: Early 60s
• Number of Frets: 21
• Tuning Keys: Vintage with Fender Logo Relic
• Mounting Holes: 4 Bolt
• Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo/6150
• Face Dots: Micarta White .250
• Fretboard Radius: 7.25″
• Nut Width: 1.650″
• Neck Shape: 60 Style Oval “C”
• Nut Material: Bone
• Side Dots: Micarta White 3/32″

Hardware

• Bridge: American Vintage Strat Relic
• Output Jack: Vintage Strat Relic
• Neck Plate: R Ser Vintage Relic
• Back Plate: Strat Vintage 4-Ply Tortoiseshell Relic
• Strings: 10-46
• String Tree: American Vintage 59-64 Metal SPR Relic
• Trem Arm: Vintage Upgraded 60s Relic
• Trem Arm Tip: Aged White Relic
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell Nitro
• Switch Tip: Vintage Aged White Relic
• Tone Knob: Strat SM FT Tone Vintage White Relic
• Volume Knob: Strat SM FT Volume Vintage White Relic

Electronics

• Controls: Strat Modern Wiring
• Selector Switch: 5-way Lever
• Pots: 250K 10% Taper Split
• Pickup Covers: Aged Vintage White Relic
• Neck Pickup: 60s Strat Relic
• Middle Pickup: 60s Strat Relic
• Bridge Pickup: 60s Strat Relic

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity

Manufacturer: Fender
Model: 9232000639
SKU: I681918-N-R120688-0-WHXD
UPC: 717669701468

We are Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center

Since 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.

Our 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.

Chuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.