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.