Description

Introducing the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster, featuring a Rosewood Fingerboard and finished in a captivating Surf Green. This model pays homage to the classic era of rock and roll with its striking aesthetics and professional-grade performance.

The Fender American Vintage II series showcases an incredibly precise reinterpretation of the groundbreaking designs that have significantly shaped the landscape of music. Crafted with attention to detail, each guitar features period-correct bodies, necks, and hardware, along with exceptional finishes. The year-specific pickups are meticulously voiced to reflect the authentic tone that Fender is renowned for, embodying a true sense of the brand's heritage.

In the late '50s and early '60s, Fender instruments experienced a remarkable surge in popularity. Among these, the Stratocaster stood out as the crown jewel. By 1961, it had evolved into a more sophisticated instrument, boasting a revitalized 3-Color Sunburst with a strikingly vivid red and bold black edge, all complemented by a 3-ply pickguard that highlights the Strat's iconic curves.

This American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster is designed to deliver an unmistakable tone and feel true to the original. It features a premium alder body, three Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster pickups, and a medium "C"-shaped maple neck paired with a slab rosewood fingerboard that has a 7.25" radius. Additionally, you'll find a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo equipped with a cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, along with single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners and a 3-ply pickguard, ensuring it checks all the boxes for authenticity and quality.

In essence, the instruments from the American Vintage II series are heirs to the original Fender lineage, created for musicians who value the vintage tone and playability that these iconic guitars offer. Built with uncompromising quality in every aspect, right down to the smallest details, these guitars represent the purest expression of Fender excellence—the legacy of Fender American Vintage II, a truly legendary collection.

Features

  • Alder Body
  • Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
  • Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat pickups
  • "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
  • Slab Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

Specifications

Neck
Headstock: Stratocaster
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1961 "C"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
Position Inlays: Clay Dot
Side Dots: Vintage Clay
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Body
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder

Hardware
Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
Tremolo Block: Cold Rolled Steel
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Pickup Covers: Aged White
Control Knobs: Aged White
Switch Tip: Aged White
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
String Trees: Butterfly
Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup

Measurements
Shipping Dimensions
16.26x43.18x109.22 CM
Shipping Weight
10.07 KG
Shipping Length
109.22 CM
Shipping Height
16.26 CM
Shipping Width
43.18 CM

SKU
0110250857
Model #
0110250857
Barcode
930016034124
Brand
Fender

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American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Surf Green

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