Fender Mandocaster Sunburst 1962
Rare 1962 Fender Mandocaster, preserved in outstanding and fully original condition.
Introduced in the mid-1950s, the Mandocaster represents Leo Fender’s attempt to apply solid-body electric design to less conventional string instruments. Produced in limited numbers and never mass adopted, original examples have become increasingly scarce, particularly those that remain completely untouched.
This instrument is 100 percent original throughout, including electronics, hardware and finish, and is in excellent playing condition.
Details
- Made in the USA
- Alder body
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
- Deep C neck profile
- Short Fender mandolin scale length
- 24 frets
- 7.25" radius
- 1 5/32" nut width
- Original Fender single-coil pickup with brown cover
- Original, untouched electronics
- All-original hardware including Kluson single line nickel tuners, string tree, strap pins, saddles, screws, chrome bridge plate and chrome control knobs
- Weight 3.4 lbs
- Original Fender hard shell case (OHSC)
Condition
- Standard finish checking
- Marks behind the neck
- Buckle rash on the back through the lacquer
- No structural issues
A rare, lightweight and inspiring vintage Fender, equally appealing to players and collectors seeking a truly original early-1960s example.
Fender Mandocaster Sunburst 1962
1. Currency and payment: All transactions are in CAD. Payments are accepted via cash, debit, credit, cheque, e-transfer, and direct deposit. Montréal Guitar does not accept trades of equivalent value.
2. Shipping: International shipping with insurance and tracking is available. Local pickup is available by appointment at Montréal Guitar, 129 Van Horne, Montreal.
3. Returns and warranty: All items are sold as described. Returns are accepted only if the item received does not match the description or has a major undisclosed functional issue. Returns must be reported within 48 hours of receipt. Return shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility.
4. Reservations and deposits: Instruments can be reserved with a 20 percent deposit, non-refundable after 7 days.