{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-62-strat-nos-candy-apple-red-w-racing-stripes-masterbuilt-by-dan-gonzalez","title":"Fender Custom Shop '62 Strat NOS Candy Apple Red w\/ Racing Stripes Masterbuilt by Dan Gonzalez","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt by Master Builder Apprentice \u003cstrong\u003eDan Gonzalez\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one-off Fender Custom Shop '62 Stratocaster takes a timeless vintage design and adds an unmistakable visual signature. Finished in stunning New Old Stock (NOS) Candy Apple Red with hand-applied Gold Leaf Racing Stripes, this custom build delivers classic early-'60s Stratocaster tone and feel while standing apart as a truly unique instrument. The pristine NOS lacquer finish retains the look of a factory-fresh guitar while allowing the nitrocellulose finish to age naturally over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two-piece alder body provides the balanced resonance and articulate response that made the Stratocaster an icon, while the flat-laminated African blackwood fingerboard and early-'60s Oval \"C\" maple neck capture the familiar feel of a favorite vintage instrument. Measuring .790\" at the first fret and .930\" at the twelfth, the neck offers a comfortable grip that feels equally at home playing rhythm or expressive lead work. Vintage clay dot inlays, a bone nut, medium\/high vintage-style frets, and a 9.5\" fingerboard radius blend period-correct aesthetics with modern playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoaded with a trio of Custom Shop Hand-Wound Vintage '65 Stratocaster pickups, this Strat delivers everything players expect from a great early-'60s Fender—glassy cleans, rich midrange, and articulate highs with exceptional dynamic response. Modern Wiring #2 and a 5-way selector expand its versatility while preserving the unmistakable character of the hand-wound pickups, making it equally suited for blues, classic rock, country, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with vintage-inspired hardware, a synchronized tremolo, and period-correct appointments throughout, this Custom Shop Stratocaster is a striking combination of vintage craftsmanship and custom artistry. With its exclusive Gold Leaf Racing Stripes and Dan Gonzalez pedigree, it's a guitar that is as collectible as it is inspiring to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs: Alder body; 2-piece body construction; rift-sawn maple neck; '60s Oval \"C\" neck profile (.790\" at the 1st fret, .930\" at the 12th fret); African Blackwood flat-lam fingerboard; 9.5\" fingerboard radius; 21 medium\/high gold frets; 1.652\" bone nut; Vintage clay dot inlays; Vintage-style Fender tuners with logo; American Vintage synchronized tremolo bridge; Chrome\/Nickel hardware; 3-ply White Pearl '62 Strat pickguard. Nitro-cellulose lacquer NOS Candy Apple Red with Gold Leaf Racing Stripes finish. Fender Custom Shop Brown Strat\/Tele hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 lbs 14 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/strong\u003eThree Custom Shop Hand-Wound Vintage '65 Stratocaster single-coil pickup. Master volume and 2 tone controls. 5-way blade selector switch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender Custom Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44056306778215,"sku":"9236005031","price":6325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/4521\/files\/FenderCS62StratNOSCARStripes01.jpg?v=1782160074","url":"https:\/\/detroitguitar.com\/products\/fender-custom-shop-62-strat-nos-candy-apple-red-w-racing-stripes-masterbuilt-by-dan-gonzalez","provider":"Detroit Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}