Specs:
• Model: Custom Shop '62 Stratocaster *Dealer Exclusive “Flamethrower” Edition
• Finish: Candy Apple Red, Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Journeyman Relic)
• Body: 2-Piece Select Alder (Sorted for Light Weight)
• Neck: AAAA Flamed Maple
• Fingerboard: AAA Maple
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Frets: 21 Jumbo 6100
• Radius: 9.5"–16" Compound
• Neck Profile: Mid-'60s Oval “C” (Super Thin and Fast)
• Neck Depth: .790" (1st Fret), .930" (12th Fret)
• Nut: Bone (1.650")
• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop ’60s Hand-Wound Single Coils
• Controls: Modern Wiring — Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge), 5-Way Selector
• Pots: 250K 10% Taper Split
• Hardware: Chrome
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Aged White
• Pickup Covers & Knobs: Aged White
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Brown Tolex Hard Case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Custom Shop Strap, Trem Arm, Tags
• Country: USA
• Year: 2025 (As New – Imported from Overseas Supplier)
• Condition: As New
Personal Thoughts:
The Dealer Exclusive Flamethrower Series showcases Fender’s Custom Shop at its most refined — each guitar built with meticulously selected tonewoods, premium finishes, and modern play specs designed for elite players and collectors alike.
This Candy Apple Red edition is a standout example. The finish glows with depth and vintage authenticity, lightly aged under the Journeyman Relic treatment for that subtle, naturally worn-in feel. Paired with a AAAA flamed maple neck and AAA maple board, this Stratocaster has a stunning visual contrast — bright, elegant, and utterly boutique.
Playability is exceptional. The Mid-’60s Oval C neck feels sleek and effortless, while the compound 9.5"–16" radius and 6100 jumbo frets make for ultra-smooth bending and precision fretwork across the board. It’s fast, fluid, and incredibly comfortable.
Tonally, the Custom Shop ’60s hand-wound pickups deliver all the classic Strat chime, sparkle, and quack you could ask for — with a little extra output and warmth that make them versatile across blues, funk, and rock. The modern wiring and 250K split-taper pots ensure total tonal control, offering a smooth, progressive response throughout each knob’s range.
The Flamethrower series combines vintage inspiration with high-performance playability — a Strat built to look timeless, feel perfect, and sound exceptional.
Condition Report:
As new. No wear beyond the factory Journeyman relic. Frets, hardware, and finish are pristine. Supplied with original Custom Shop case, COA, strap, and all accessories.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.