1962 proved to be another benchmark year for Fender. Five years of experimentation on the original strat design raised the bar yet again from its Kennedy era progenitor - the famous '57 model. The new Fender Vintage '62 Stratocaster Reissue offers the truly authentic sound of the '60s, with all the distinctive features of the original model to capture the vibe of this era, including a capped rosewood fingerboard, three-ply aged white pickguard and unique American '62 S.C. pickups.