Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Austin MacNutt '62 Stratocaster, Aged Desert Sunset #R127395

Full Description

Masterbuilt craftsmanship at its finest

The Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Austin MacNutt 1962 Strat is a testament to the highest level of Fender’s craftsmanship. As part of the exclusive Masterbuilt series, this instrument is handcrafted by Austin MacNutt himself, ensuring every detail meets exacting standards. Each contour, carve, and finish passes through expert hands, resulting in an instrument that perfectly replicates a vintage Strat while boasting a superior build quality that only a Masterbuilder can deliver. From the select tonewoods to the final relic touches, this Strat offers a level of precision and artistry that makes it truly one-of-a-kind.

Premium alder body with aged desert sunset finish

A carefully selected 2-piece alder body, known for its balanced tonal response and excellent resonance forms the foundation of this beauty. Finished in a striking Aged Desert Sunset nitrocellulose lacquer, it's brimming with authentic vintage character and stunning looks. The relic finish is expertly executed to recreate decades of natural wear, adding subtle checking, edge wear, and hardware patina that creates the feel of a well-played original from the early '60s.

Handwound Tomatillo pickups for vintage tone

Delivering the unmistakable voice of this Strat are a trio of Fender Custom Shop Handwound Tomatillo pickups. These pickups are specially voiced to sit between the classic 50s and 60s Strat sounds, offering a slightly underwound character that brings out clarity, chime, and dynamic response. The neck and middle pickups share the same carefully calibrated wind, while the bridge pickup is tailored to provide a touch more output for enhanced bite and definition. Paired with the vintage-style Strat Blender wiring and high-quality CTS pots, the Tomatillo pickups let you explore a wide tonal palette, from warm, rounded cleans to crisp, articulate leads, all with exceptional sensitivity to your playing dynamics.

Custom neck profile with dark AAA rosewood board

The custom neck on this Stratocaster is built for exceptional comfort and playability. Crafted from quarter-sawn maple for superior stability, it features a large 'C' profile that fills the hand comfortably without feeling bulky. The fingerboard is carved from AAA-grade dark CITES rosewood, offering a smooth playing surface and luxurious feel. The 9.5-inch radius and jumbo 6100 frets make it easy to bend and execute fast runs while maintaining excellent intonation across the fretboard. Subtle details like the wide dot spacing, micarta inlays, and carefully shaped headstock secure the vintage-correct specs while delivering modern comfort that suits a wide range of playing styles.

Vintage hardware with modern reliability

Completing the vintage-inspired package is a set of carefully selected hardware that stays true to the 1962 design while delivering modern stability. The American Vintage Strat bridge and upgraded vintage tremolo arm provide smooth vibrato action with reliable tuning stability, while the vintage-style tuners with Fender logos ensure precise adjustments every time. All hardware is treated with a relic process that complements the aged finish, offering the visual charm of decades-old hardware. Even the smaller details, such as the parchment pickguard, white relic knobs, and period-correct decals, contribute to the overall vintage authenticity of this beauty.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Austin MacNutt 1962 Stratocaster, Aged Desert Sunset #R127395
• Product Code: 9218002899 #R127395

Body

• Body Material: 2-Piece Alder
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Colour: Aged Desert Sunset
• Finish Package: Relic
• Colour Option: Single Colour
• Weight Sort: No

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Type: Custom Neck
• Neck Profile: Large 'C'
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Wood: Quarter Sawn Maple (5/4)
• Fingerboard Material: AAA CITES Rosewood (Sorted for Dark Rosewood)
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 21 Jumbo 6100
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Neck Thickness @ 1st Fret: .875"
• Neck Thickness @ 12th Fret: .950"
• Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
• Truss Rod: Early '60s Style
• Headstock Style: Small
• Headstock Thickness: 0.575"
• Dot Spacing: Wide
• Face Dots: Micarta White .250"
• Side Dots: Micarta White 3/32"
• Neck Plate: GTR R Serial Vintage Relic (4-Bolt)
• Binding: None
• Decals: 61-63 Strat - 2 Patent #

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: American Vintage Strat Bridge, Relic
• Tremolo Arm: Vintage Upgraded 60’s, Relic
• Tremolo Arm Tip: White Relic
• Output Jack: Vintage Strat, Relic
• Back Plate/Trem Cover: Strat Parchment, Relic
• Strap Locks: None
• Tuners: Vintage with Fender Logo, Relic
• Pickguard: 62 Strat Mint Green, Relic
• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Handwound Tomatillo (Neck, Middle, Bridge)
• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Lever CRL
• Selector Tip: White Relic
• Knobs: Strat Small Flat Top Tone & Volume, White Relic
• Control Assembly: Strat Blender w/ Saver Relic
• Potentiometers: 250k 10 Taper Split (Vol & Tone), 250k Split Shaft Blender
• Strings: 10-46 (010-013-017-026-036-046)
• Case: FCS Strat/Tele Brown