1962 Fender Stratocaster, Fiesta Red
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At a Glance:
Model: Stratocaster
Finish: Original Fiesta Red custom colour over desert sand undercoat. (Minor touchups in places)
Neck Date: OCT 62
Fingerboard: Rosewood veneer
Neck Profile: Medium/chunky C profile
Pickguard: Original green guard, crack-free
Pickups: Original black-bottom, single coil
Electronics: Undisturbed solder joints; Stackpole pots: wk 42 of '62
Hardware: Correct/original hardware
Condition: Excellent overall, with light wear, small dings and some local chip touch-up
Nut Width: 42mm
Neck Depth: 20.8mm at 1st fret / 24.8mm at 12th fret
Case: Correct Brown Tolex hard case
Included: Ashtray bridge cover, strap and matching red curly cable
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1962 Fender Stratocaster, Fiesta Red
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A truly exceptional 1962 Fender Stratocaster, finished in original Fiesta Red and presenting as one of those rare custom colour pre-CBS Strats that really does seem to have it all.
Original Fiesta Red Strats from this period are special guitars in any condition, but this example is particularly compelling. The finish has all the right period character, factory sprayed over the correct desert sand undercoat, with the kind of depth and richness that makes original Fiesta Red such a desirable custom colour.
Condition is excellent overall, with just the right amount of honest wear. There are a few small dings, marks and areas of local chip touch-up, some of which look to have been done with a pen and could potentially be removed if desired, but nothing that distracts from the overall impression. The original green guard is crack-free and has aged beautifully alongside the surrounding plastics, giving the guitar a wonderfully coherent and untouched look.
The neck is a real highlight, with a medium chunky C profile unlike earlier Rosewood board models that tend to be on the slimmer side. It has just the right amount of wear to the back giving it that smooth, played-in feel that makes a great old Strat so addictive to play. The neck date is October 1962, matching beautifully with the serial number 87383 and the Stackpole pots, all of which date to week 42 of 1962.
Originality is outstanding. The hardware, frets, electronics and solder joints all appear undisturbed, and the guitar retains its correct black-bottom pickups, original mint guard, correct hardware and plastic parts. It also comes with a lovely brown Tolex case, ashtray bridge cover, strap and even a matching "Fiesta Red" curly lead.
Electrically, all three original black-bottom pickups are well balanced and full of that classic early ’60s bell-like clarity. With the guitar wide open, it has chime, snap, warmth and articulation in all the right places; everything you want from a really great rosewood board Strat. One thing to mention is that the neck pickup is reading very hot, and although it sounds great right now, this indicates an imminent repair or rewind. We can assist with this should the buyer choose to have the work done now or in the future.
All in all, this is a superb original Fiesta Red 1962 Stratocaster with exceptional originality, stunning colour, strong period-correct dating and a fantastic playing feel. A beautiful, highly collectible and example.
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At a Glance:
Model: Stratocaster
Finish: Original Fiesta Red custom colour over desert sand undercoat. (Minor touchups in places)
Neck Date: OCT 62
Fingerboard: Rosewood veneer
Neck Profile: Medium/chunky C profile
Pickguard: Original green guard, crack-free
Pickups: Original black-bottom, single coil
Electronics: Undisturbed solder joints; Stackpole pots: wk 42 of '62
Hardware: Correct/original hardware
Condition: Excellent overall, with light wear, small dings and some local chip touch-up
Nut Width: 42mm
Neck Depth: 20.8mm at 1st fret / 24.8mm at 12th fret
Case: Correct Brown Tolex hard case
Included: Ashtray bridge cover, strap and matching red curly cable
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.