1987 Fender '62 Vintage Reissue, Ser. No.: V029548 Vintage Reissues: The Gateway to the Custom Shop The Vintage Reissue series was essentially Fender's first serious attempt to rediscover its roots, and reproduce its golden-era instruments from the fifties and sixties. That effort helped form the culture, expertise, and customer demand that eventually led to the founding of the Fender Custom Shop. Phillip Gajewski • Vintage Reissue
Ltd. Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster, Super Heavy Relic, Serial No. 4019 Annie, Are You Okay? The 70th Anniversary 54 Strat. The Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster arrived with one of the most convincing relic jobs the shop has ever produced — and a soft V neck so good it's impossible to put down. A collector's account of three of them. Phillip Gajewski • Anniversary