{"product_id":"1989-fender-american-vintage-reissue-62-stratocaster-daphne-blue","title":"1989 Fender American Vintage Reissue '62 Stratocaster (Corona Plant) - Daphne Blue","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e1989 Fender ’62 Stratocaster Reissue – Daphne Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eThe Altitude Summary\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eThis 1989 Fender ’62 Stratocaster Reissue in shimmering Daphne Blue is in excellent condition, with just a few minor dings (pictured) and light surface scratches that add character without affecting tone or playability. It delivers all the vintage mojo of the ’62 era—solid alder body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard, and that timeless bolt‑on snap. Weighing in at \u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e7.7 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, it sits slightly below average for this model year, offering a lighter, more comfortable playing experience ideal comfortable play.  Treat yourself with a near four decade old vintage Fender. These early American Vintage Reissues are bound to become more coveted to collectors and players as time goes on, pick one up now while they are still reasonably priced. This neck is special - made by none other than Herbie Gastelum, legendary Fender neck guru whose work has been highly desirable since his retirement in 2017.  The neck has been sanded down for a smooth play feel, and finished with 00 steel wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eVintage Accurate Aesthetics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eBuilt at Fender's Corona facility, this reissue features an alder body, vintage-style tremolo, 3‑ply white pickguard, and chrome hardware—faithfully recreating the look and feel of a 1962 Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eTime-Tested Nostalgia - Neck \u0026amp; Frets\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eBolt‑on maple neck with rosewood fretboard and 21 frets delivers that classic Fender feel. The slim vintage profile and chunky “spring” in the neck offer a comfortable, expressive playing experience that's remained rock-solid since long before ’89.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eTrio of Classic Single Coils\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eEquipped with three staggered-pole single-coil pickups and a 3-way switch (convertible to 5-way via included kit) you’ll get chiming cleans, spanky rhythms, and smooth overdrive—all the tonal versatility that made the ’62 Strat legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eMinimally Played, Not Overplayed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eThe finish shows a few tasteful dings and scratches—proof this guitar’s been loved, not abused. All hardware and electronics are in excellent, fully functional condition, and the tremolo remains smooth and solid. The condition of this guitar will leave you happy with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Daphne Blue gloss nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eBody Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bolt-on Maple with Rosewood fretboard (21 frets)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.5″\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eFrets\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVintage style - appear to be original or same as original, lightly played\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original black bottom vintage staggered single coils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e: Master volume, 2 × tone controls, 3-way pickup selector (5-way mod available)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage-style tremolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chrome, vintage-style tuning machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.7 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e: Comes with a tweed-style hard-shell case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50370304606504,"sku":"F-STRAT-AVRI-62-DAPHNE","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4225\/2328\/files\/fender_stratocaster_AVRI_62reissue_daphneblue_2.jpg?v=1752690094","url":"https:\/\/altitudeguitar.myshopify.com\/products\/1989-fender-american-vintage-reissue-62-stratocaster-daphne-blue","provider":"Altitude Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}