This gorgeous Stratocaster "Mary Kaye" 62 reissue was the very first limited edition produced by the newly established Custom Shop: a total of 1000 guitars were built, all with the V serial number of the regular vintage series, of which one half had '57 style maple neck and one half '62 style rosewood boards. The choice of this particular version as starting point for the Custom Shop production was not accidental. The see-through blond finish and gold hardware Mary Kaye Strat, associated by Fender collectors to the name of the famous Lounge Music singer and guitarist, earned to this elegant version a special reputation. It was always considered as the best of Fender esthetics and the accurate reissues built by Custom Shop from 1987 to 1989 reproduced all its beauty. This one is beautiful and in almost perfect condition. Aside from some normal playwear, the guitar is in like-new condition, comes from the first year of production and is 100% original. Not one single ding. Inside of the original hard-shell case you'll find all the accessories and tags, including the original trem-arm, the gold-plated bridge cover, the original strap buttons (now it comes with gold security lock). The body is made of light ash and the beautiful wood grain shows through the blond finish. The maple neck has a gorgeous rosewood fretboard. Neck shape is a typical '62, very comfortable and with great easy action. All-original pickups and electronics, all-original hardware. Beautiful sound, full and balanced. Really a perfect guitar.
