1962 Fender Stratocaster
The 1962 Stratocaster — pre-CBS era. Excellent pre-CBS instrument.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$28,000–$40,000
Very Good
$16,000–$28,000
Good
$8,000–$16,000
Fair
$4,000–$8,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (Ash for transparent finishes) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood (slab) |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | SSS |
| Bridge | Synchronized tremolo |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom colors |
| Est. Production | 6,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Three hand-wound single-coil pickups. Three-way switch.
What Changed in 1962
Slab board transitioning to veneer (curved) rosewood board mid-year.
Collector's Notes
Pre-CBS Strats are premium collectibles. Custom colors command enormous premiums. Verify fingerboard wood (maple vs slab rosewood vs veneer), original pickups, and hardware.