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Published on 04/22/09 at 07:32
American Vintage '62 Stratocaster ®: Start reissue of 62 '
Made in the USA (Corona)
Series American Vintage Series
Color Teal Green Metallic (between green and blue)
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Body Comfort Contoured Alder Body
Neck Maple, "C" Shape,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Rosewood 7.25 "Radius (184mm) radius low (neck slightly arched)
Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets - (fine)
Pickups 3 American Vintage Start ® Single-Coil Pickups With Aged Covers
Controls Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Middle Pickup
Position 3. Neck Pickup
(5-Way Switch Included in Kit)
Bridge American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover
Machine Heads Fender / Gotoh ® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Chrome Hardware
Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green, (11 Hole)
Scale Length 25.5 "(648 mm)
Width at Nut 1650 "(42 mm)
UTILIZATION
I bought it mainly for the stick at the beginning because I already had a vintage Telecaster 62 with a handle similar and it suited me perfectly (rare in my case with my small hands).
Strato this reissue has a handle in C, this means that the rear of the handle is rounded (Profile) unlike the V-neck stratos 57 '.
The curvature of the neck at the (radius) is more rounded than standard handle is the point of controversy in general on this guitar: we like it or not, he should try it, no other person fretboard does not suit me better. In fact we have to find the right setting and good curvature of the neck to get a good string height that is comfortable to play with a relatively low action without curling.
Then the frets are vintage frets much thinner than, for example, american deluxe on a handle, in addition, these hoops have a big impact on the resulting sound.
These two features give this exceptional comfort handle all the varnish used to handle the type of nitro cellulose (vintage) is thinner than the modern varnish (polyurethane used on the American Deluxe), and the wood vibrates more and continues to dry because it is porous (which bodes still an improvement over the years). on the other hand, it seems, because I have not yet noticed after several months of play, that the failure of this coating is its fragility.
The rest is a stratovolcano, so with the usual comfort features and a reputation that is second to none.
SOUNDS
When I bought it, there were only 3 positions faithfully to the old model 62 but in his case was a 5-way switching I installed easily (although not in any way technician) and this would be a shame not to do that since the 2 and 4 postions are pretty phenomenal.
The pickups give it 57/62 its characteristic with these mediums dug in position 2 & 4.
The sounds are well balanced and microphones enable crystal clear sounds very fenderiennes and deep bass (with the neck pickup). Already unplugged the guitar gives the impression of balance and softness.
I play on a Fender Twin amp and 2 together very nicely for both the rock (with distortion), the blues, as beautiful pieces of blues-tinged jazz with beautiful sounds clear, what I was looking for. So finally a good versatile guitar.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 5 months and I do not regret this purchase.
Now I think I even never part with me because my usual guitar shop, knowing my love handles low radius, enticed me by Fender Custom Shop Relic or (60 and 62) have I tested by comparing them to mine: they are obviously exceptional scratch and yet I preferred my Vintage 62 for 2 reasons:
- I did not find the soft sounds of my 62 (for example, had more Relic and probably too much midrange for my taste) but it's very personal because on this point must be objective, it depends what is looking like her;
- Value for money which, at my level is not justified (almost double the 2 Relic I tried).
I'll keep my Strato Vintage 62 which is, moreover, the perfect complement to my Gibson ES 335 (and if you add my TV I'm 62 ... but ruined filled as usual!).
Made in the USA (Corona)
Series American Vintage Series
Color Teal Green Metallic (between green and blue)
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Body Comfort Contoured Alder Body
Neck Maple, "C" Shape,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Rosewood 7.25 "Radius (184mm) radius low (neck slightly arched)
Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets - (fine)
Pickups 3 American Vintage Start ® Single-Coil Pickups With Aged Covers
Controls Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Middle Pickup
Position 3. Neck Pickup
(5-Way Switch Included in Kit)
Bridge American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover
Machine Heads Fender / Gotoh ® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Chrome Hardware
Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green, (11 Hole)
Scale Length 25.5 "(648 mm)
Width at Nut 1650 "(42 mm)
UTILIZATION
I bought it mainly for the stick at the beginning because I already had a vintage Telecaster 62 with a handle similar and it suited me perfectly (rare in my case with my small hands).
Strato this reissue has a handle in C, this means that the rear of the handle is rounded (Profile) unlike the V-neck stratos 57 '.
The curvature of the neck at the (radius) is more rounded than standard handle is the point of controversy in general on this guitar: we like it or not, he should try it, no other person fretboard does not suit me better. In fact we have to find the right setting and good curvature of the neck to get a good string height that is comfortable to play with a relatively low action without curling.
Then the frets are vintage frets much thinner than, for example, american deluxe on a handle, in addition, these hoops have a big impact on the resulting sound.
These two features give this exceptional comfort handle all the varnish used to handle the type of nitro cellulose (vintage) is thinner than the modern varnish (polyurethane used on the American Deluxe), and the wood vibrates more and continues to dry because it is porous (which bodes still an improvement over the years). on the other hand, it seems, because I have not yet noticed after several months of play, that the failure of this coating is its fragility.
The rest is a stratovolcano, so with the usual comfort features and a reputation that is second to none.
SOUNDS
When I bought it, there were only 3 positions faithfully to the old model 62 but in his case was a 5-way switching I installed easily (although not in any way technician) and this would be a shame not to do that since the 2 and 4 postions are pretty phenomenal.
The pickups give it 57/62 its characteristic with these mediums dug in position 2 & 4.
The sounds are well balanced and microphones enable crystal clear sounds very fenderiennes and deep bass (with the neck pickup). Already unplugged the guitar gives the impression of balance and softness.
I play on a Fender Twin amp and 2 together very nicely for both the rock (with distortion), the blues, as beautiful pieces of blues-tinged jazz with beautiful sounds clear, what I was looking for. So finally a good versatile guitar.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 5 months and I do not regret this purchase.
Now I think I even never part with me because my usual guitar shop, knowing my love handles low radius, enticed me by Fender Custom Shop Relic or (60 and 62) have I tested by comparing them to mine: they are obviously exceptional scratch and yet I preferred my Vintage 62 for 2 reasons:
- I did not find the soft sounds of my 62 (for example, had more Relic and probably too much midrange for my taste) but it's very personal because on this point must be objective, it depends what is looking like her;
- Value for money which, at my level is not justified (almost double the 2 Relic I tried).
I'll keep my Strato Vintage 62 which is, moreover, the perfect complement to my Gibson ES 335 (and if you add my TV I'm 62 ... but ruined filled as usual!).