Specs:
• Model: Custom Shop '62 Stratocaster *Dealer Exclusive “Flamethrower” Edition
• Finish: Aged Black, Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Journeyman Relic)
• Body: 2-Piece Select Alder (Sorted for Light Weight)
• Neck: AAAA Flamed Maple
• Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood (Slab Board)
• 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 Direct from Overseas Supplier)
• Condition: As New
Personal Thoughts:
The Flamethrower Series represents the modern pinnacle of Fender Custom Shop design — a small-batch Dealer Exclusive run combining premium tonewoods, high-spec playability, and the classic spirit of the early ’60s Stratocaster.
This Aged Black example is pure class — bold, understated, and beautifully aged under the Journeyman Relic finish. Subtle lacquer checking and tasteful wear give it the aura of a well-loved vintage Strat without excessive relicing. The pairing of a AAAA flamed maple neck with a dark rosewood slab fingerboard adds both visual contrast and tonal warmth, resulting in a refined yet raw aesthetic.
Playability is flawless. The Mid-’60s Oval “C” neck feels sleek and incredibly comfortable, while the compound 9.5"–16" radius and 6100 jumbo frets make bending effortless and modern techniques a breeze. The craftsmanship and setup precision are truly Custom Shop calibre.
The Custom Shop ’60s hand-wound pickups deliver iconic Strat tones — chimey, articulate, and full of character — with that unmistakable mid-’60s bell-like clarity. The modern wiring and 250K 10% taper pots ensure a smooth, progressive tonal sweep, giving you an incredibly usable range from clean sparkle to gritty edge-of-breakup tones.
Lightweight, resonant, and loaded with character, this is a professional-grade Stratocaster built for tone purists and collectors alike.
Condition Report:
As new. Factory Journeyman Relic only — no additional wear or damage. Frets, hardware, and finish are pristine. Supplied with original Fender Custom Shop case, COA, strap, trem arm, and paperwork.
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.