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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Key Features
The Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Austin MacNutt 1962 Stratocaster is a stunning recreation of a vintage icon, crafted with expert precision and a keen eye for detail. Finished in Super Aged Lake Placid Blue, it features a 2-piece alder body with an authentic Relic treatment, offering a worn-in look and feel straight from the golden era of Fender craftsmanship. The AAA rosewood slab fingerboard, paired with a quartersawn maple neck and a large C profile, provides a solid, familiar grip that's both smooth and expressive.
Equipped with handwound Tomatillo pickups and Strat Blender wiring, this Stratocaster delivers dynamic tonal versatility with vintage-voiced clarity and warmth. Classic hardware, including an American Vintage bridge and vintage-style tuners, completes the period-correct specs, while meticulous masterbuilt construction by Austin MacNutt ensures unmatched quality and playability. This Strat beauty plays and feels like a true piece of Fender history.
Product Ref: 332068
The Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Austin MacNutt 1962 Stratocaster is a masterclass in craftsmanship. Built by one of Fender’s most celebrated Masterbuilders, Austin MacNutt, this beauty carries with it an elite level of detail, quality control, and custom nuance that simply can't be replicated. Every contour, component, and finish element has been meticulously applied by hand to ensure this Stratocaster is brimming with life, offering a playing experience that's smooth and seamless. MacNutt’s approach balances tradition with innovation, honouring the spirit of early ’60s Strats while enhancing their playability to meet modern expectations. The build process involves select cuts of tonewood, hand-shaped neck profiles, and precise relic techniques that simulate decades of loving wear. With MacNutt’s signature on the back of the headstock, you know you’re holding something extraordinary – a true collector's piece that's capable of delivering a professional performance.
One of the standout features of this Stratocaster is its breathtaking Super Aged Lake Placid Blue finish. This colour, originally introduced by Fender in the early 1960s, has become one of the most iconic hues in the brand's palette, and here it’s presented in its most dramatic and visually compelling form. The Custom Shop’s Super Aged Relic treatment delivers an aesthetic that captures the essence of a guitar that has seen stages and studios for over 60 years. The faded blue tones blend seamlessly with natural checking, subtle finish wear, and areas of exposed alder, giving the impression of a life well-played. Every chip, ding, and scratch has been purposefully placed to create a road-worn authenticity. What's more, the nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the wood to breathe and age gracefully, improving tonal response through time.
This Stratocaster features a two-piece alder body and a quartersawn maple neck, chosen for their balanced tonal character and stability. Alder has long been favoured by Fender for its strong mids and excellent sustain, while quartersawn maple adds strength and a snappier response. Topping it off is an AAA-grade rosewood slab fingerboard, CITES-compliant and hand-selected for a dark, rich appearance that complements both the tone and aesthetic. The neck sports a large “C” profile that’s substantial yet incredibly comfortable in hand. Measuring .875" at the 1st fret and .950" at the 12th, it offers a reassuring grip that'll mould to your playing preference. Combined with the 9.5” radius and jumbo 6100 frets, it blends vintage feel with modern playability, making bends effortless and chords ring with clarity. This neck feels wonderfully worn in, maximising comfort and vintage appeal at once.
One of the most defining sonic aspects of this Strat is its trio of Handwound Tomatillo pickups, exclusive to the Fender Custom Shop. These pickups are carefully voiced to deliver a sweeter, rounder version of the classic ’60s tone – less glassy than traditional Strat pickups but still rich in harmonic content and articulation. Each one is handwound to precise specifications, ensuring balance across all positions. They deliver that unmistakable bell-like Strat chime with a touch more warmth, making them particularly musical for blues, roots, and vintage rock styles. The addition of Strat Blender wiring adds another level of tonal flexibility, allowing you to blend the neck pickup into the bridge or bridge and middle positions. This opens up a wider tonal palette that’s normally inaccessible using a standard 5-way switch. It’s a subtle but powerful feature that expands your creative possibilities.
From top to bottom, this Strat is kitted out with period-correct hardware that reinforces its vintage authenticity. It features an American Vintage Stratocaster bridge with aged saddles, vintage-style tuners with the Fender logo, and a white relic pickguard that mirrors the aesthetic of early-’60s models. Even the knobs, trem arm tip, and string tree are relic’d to match the body’s wear patterns, creating a cohesive aged appearance throughout the instrument. The guitar is strung with .010-.046 gauge strings, offering a familiar tension suited to a variety of playing styles. Fender’s Micarta white dot inlays and side markers add subtle contrast to the dark rosewood board, while the neck plate and truss rod access retain the vintage spec feel. Even the case – a brown Fender Custom Shop hardshell – reflects the instrument’s era, adding a layer of collectible prestige. Together, these features make this Strat not only a phenomenal instrument but a piece of vintage-inspired artistry.
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