1989 Fender American Vintage Reissue '62 Stratocaster (Corona Plant) - Daphne Blue

1989 Fender ’62 Stratocaster Reissue – Daphne Blue

The Altitude Summary

This 1989 Fender ’62 Stratocaster Reissue in shimmering Daphne Blue is in excellent condition, with just a few minor dings (pictured) and light surface scratches that add character without affecting tone or playability. It delivers all the vintage mojo of the ’62 era—solid alder body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard, and that timeless bolt‑on snap. Weighing in at 7.7 lb, it sits slightly below average for this model year, offering a lighter, more comfortable playing experience ideal comfortable play.  Treat yourself with a near four decade old vintage Fender. These early American Vintage Reissues are bound to become more coveted to collectors and players as time goes on, pick one up now while they are still reasonably priced. This neck is special - made by none other than Herbie Gastelum, legendary Fender neck guru whose work has been highly desirable since his retirement in 2017.  The neck has been sanded down for a smooth play feel, and finished with 00 steel wool.

Vintage Accurate Aesthetics

Built at Fender's Corona facility, this reissue features an alder body, vintage-style tremolo, 3‑ply white pickguard, and chrome hardware—faithfully recreating the look and feel of a 1962 Strat.

Time-Tested Nostalgia - Neck & Frets

Bolt‑on maple neck with rosewood fretboard and 21 frets delivers that classic Fender feel. The slim vintage profile and chunky “spring” in the neck offer a comfortable, expressive playing experience that's remained rock-solid since long before ’89.

Trio of Classic Single Coils

Equipped with three staggered-pole single-coil pickups and a 3-way switch (convertible to 5-way via included kit) you’ll get chiming cleans, spanky rhythms, and smooth overdrive—all the tonal versatility that made the ’62 Strat legendary.

Minimally Played, Not Overplayed

The finish shows a few tasteful dings and scratches—proof this guitar’s been loved, not abused. All hardware and electronics are in excellent, fully functional condition, and the tremolo remains smooth and solid. The condition of this guitar will leave you happy with your purchase.

Key Features

• Finish: Daphne Blue gloss nitrocellulose lacquer

• Body Wood: Alder

• Neck: Bolt-on Maple with Rosewood fretboard (21 frets)

• Scale: 25.5″

• Frets: Vintage style - appear to be original or same as original, lightly played

• Pickups: Original black bottom vintage staggered single coils

• Controls: Master volume, 2 × tone controls, 3-way pickup selector (5-way mod available)

• Bridge: Vintage-style tremolo

• Hardware: Chrome, vintage-style tuning machines

• Weight: 7.7 lb

• Extras: Comes with a tweed-style hard-shell case