Second Hand Fender Custom Shop Master Built John Cruz 62 Strat Relic

Made with the highest quality craftsmanship Fender have to offer, this custom shop Stratocaster has the look, feel, and tone of a vintage model but with modern electronics for expanded switching that goes far beyond what the original could do.

Masterbuilt By John Cruz

This Stratocaster has been built by John Cruz, a member of the custom shop team since 1993, and a master builder since 2003. The Master Builders represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship at the Fender Custom Shop. From building custom models for artists to detailed replicas of vintage and iconic guitars, the Master Builders produce the very best Fender offer.

62 Strat With A Difference

For the most part, this Strat is based on a 1962 model, so you get the classic build of a vintage model, including the rosewood fingerboard and mint green pickguard that characterises 60s models. This model has been reliced to give it the look and feel of an original, with a neck that feels smooth and played-in.

While it may have the look and feel of a vintage Strat, this guitar has the functionality of a modern guitar thanks to the S-1 button in the volume control. Push it down for expanded switching, including parallel and series options, for sounds that can't be achieved on a regular Strat.

S-1 Switching Options

S-1 Switch Up

• Position 1: Bridge Pickup
• Position 2: Bridge and Middle Pickups in Parallel
• Position 3: Middle Pickup
• Position 4: Middle and Neck Pickups in Parallel
• Position 5: Neck Pickup

S-1 Switch Down

• Position 1: Bridge Pickup in Series with Middle Pickup
• Position 2: Bridge Pickup in Parallel with Special Capacitor and in Series with Middle Pickup
• Position 3: Bridge/Middle/Neck Pickups with Neck and Bridge Pickups in Parallel and in Series with Middle Pickup
• Position 4: Neck Pickup in Parallel with Special Capacitor and in Series with Middle Pickup
• Position 5: Neck Pickup in Series with Middle Pickup