Fender Vintage Hot Rod '62 Stratocaster®

Classic 1962 Stratocaster® Tone with Modern Hot Rod Refinements

The Fender Vintage Hot Rod '62 Stratocaster® pays tribute to one of the most legendary years in Stratocaster® history while introducing modern enhancements for today’s players. Built with an alder body and finished in thin nitrocellulose lacquer, this model delivers authentic vintage resonance, timeless aesthetics, and smooth dynamic response.

Featuring upgraded Josefina hand-wound pickups with certificate, a reverse wound/reverse polarity middle pickup, and a versatile five-way switching system, the Vintage Hot Rod '62 Strat® offers sparkling cleans, rich midrange character, and expressive lead tones. Its thick “C”-shaped satin-finished neck with a modern 9.5" radius and medium jumbo frets ensures effortless comfort and playability.

FEATURES & CONSTRUCTION

• Alder body construction delivers balanced resonance and classic Stratocaster® tone
• Thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances vintage feel and natural aging
• Maple neck with thick “C”-shape profile for substantial comfort and grip
• Rosewood fingerboard with elegant white dot position inlays
• Olympic White finish paired with a 3-ply mint green pickguard for timeless vintage styling

PERFORMANCE & HARDWARE

• 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge allows expressive vibrato control
• 6-in-line American Vintage tuning machines ensure precise tuning stability
• Gold hardware adds a refined premium appearance
• Medium jumbo frets provide effortless bending and smooth playability
• Synthetic bone nut enhances sustain and tuning consistency

ELECTRONICS & TONE

• Upgraded Josefina hand-wound bridge pickup delivers rich vintage-inspired lead tones
• American Vintage neck pickup offers warm articulate single-coil clarity
• RWRP middle pickup reduces hum in combined switch positions
• 5-way blade selector unlocks iconic Stratocaster® tonal versatility
• Bridge pickup tone control expands tonal shaping for modern performance flexibility

PLAYABILITY

• Thick satin-finished “C”-shape neck ensures smooth comfortable movement
• 9.5-inch fingerboard radius balances vintage character with modern comfort
• 25.5-inch scale length delivers classic Fender articulation and snap
• 21 medium jumbo frets support expressive bends and accurate intonation
• Designed for effortless rhythm and lead performance across multiple genres

SPECIFICATIONS

• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Back / Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Front
• Neck Shape: Thick "C"
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Neck Pickup: American Vintage Single-Coil Strat®
• Middle Pickup: American Vintage RWRP Single-Coil Strat®
• Bridge Pickup: Upgraded Josefina Hand-Wound Pickup
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010–.046)
• Finish: Olympic White
• Made In: USA

NECK DIMENSIONS

• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Neck Shape: Thick "C"

SWITCHING SYSTEM

• Position 1: Bridge Pickup
• Position 2: Bridge + Middle Pickup
• Position 3: Middle Pickup
• Position 4: Middle + Neck Pickup
• Position 5: Neck Pickup

INCLUDED

• Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case with Gold Interior Included
• Josefina Pickup Certificate Included