Fender AVRI '62 Stratocaster | 1996 USA Made

1996 Fender American Vintage Reissue '62 Stratocaster for sale. Made in Corona, California. Alder body. Maple neck. Slab rosewood fingerboard. 7.25" radius. 21 frets. 3 x American Vintage '62 single-coil pickups. 5-way switching. Vintage tremolo. 3.6kg. Fender-style case included.
 
This AVRI '62 was built during Fender's 50th Anniversary year, featuring the commemorative gold headstock decal. The Vintage White nitrocellulose finish has naturally aged to a rich buttercream patina. The guitar is fully numbers-matching: neck dated April 10, 1996, and body stamped May 31, 1996. Original CTS pots date to late 1995. Factory solder joints and cloth wiring are untouched.
 
Internal photos including cavity stamps, neck date, pickup cavities and original wiring are available here: Google Drive Link
 
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $3,250
 
Key Features
Year: 1996
Made in: USA (Corona, California)
Serial: V091717
Model: American Vintage '62 Stratocaster Reissue (AVRI)
Finish: Vintage White (nitrocellulose lacquer)
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, slender '62 C profile
Fingerboard: Slab rosewood
Radius: 7.25"
Scale: 25.5"
Frets: 21 vintage-style (no wear)
Pickups: 3 x American Vintage '62 single-coils
Controls: 5-way switch, Volume, 2 Tone
Bridge: Vintage synchronized tremolo
Tuners: Kluson-style nickel
Pickguard: 3-ply white/black/white
Pot Codes: 1379543 (43rd week, 1995)
Case: Fender-style case
Weight: 3.6kg
Condition: Very good
 
Sound and Tone
American Vintage '62 pickups deliver classic Stratocaster chime with glassy cleans and articulate response. The slab rosewood fingerboard adds warmth to the overall tone. Nitrocellulose finish allows the wood to breathe and age naturally.
 
Feel and Playability
Slender '62 C neck profile. 7.25" radius. No fretwear. Lightweight 3.6kg. Numbers-matching pedigree.
 
Condition
Very good. Honest minor cosmetic wear consistent with age. Front has minor marks on bottom face. Sides and bottom edges have small marks and light blemishes. Back has minor surface marks. Hardware shows light natural oxidation. Maple neck is in great condition. Rosewood slab fingerboard has no fretwear. Structurally sound and mechanically excellent.
 
Background
The American Vintage Reissue series was introduced in 1982 to recreate Fender's classic pre-CBS models. The '62 Stratocaster reissue was one of the most popular models, featuring slab rosewood fingerboards, 7.25" radius, and vintage-correct pickups. 1996 was Fender's 50th Anniversary year, with commemorative gold decals on headstocks. These AVRI models are highly regarded for their build quality and period-correct specifications.
 
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