Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard - 3-Color Sunburst with Hardshell Case

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The Fender® American Vintage II series delivers an impeccably authentic recreation of the groundbreaking designs that shaped musical history. With period-correct bodies, necks, hardware, premium finishes, and meticulously voiced year-specific pickups, each instrument embodies the spirit of Fender’s legendary craftsmanship and tone.

By the late '50s and early '60s, Fender instruments were soaring in popularity, and while the lineup had grown to include many new models, the Stratocaster® remained the crown jewel. In 1961, the Strat took on a more refined look, featuring a vibrant 3-Color Sunburst with a deeper red and bolder black edge, highlighted by a 3-ply pickguard that perfectly complemented its iconic curves.

The American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster faithfully recreates the magic of the original, with a premium alder body, Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster pickups, and a medium "C"-shaped maple neck paired with a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard. Additional details include a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners, and the classic 3-ply pickguard.

The American Vintage II series instruments are true descendants of the original Fenders, designed for players who crave that unmistakable vintage tone and feel, and built with unmatched precision and quality, right down to the smallest detail. These are Fender guitars in their purest form—the American Vintage II, a piece of music history.

Available at Haggerty's Musicworks, where you'll find expert guidance and a passion for musical excellence, this timeless Stratocaster is ready to take your playing to new heights.

Features/Specs

• Series: American Vintage II
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck: Maple, 1961 “C”
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fingerboard: Slab Rosewood, 7.25” (184.1 mm)
• Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.650” (42 mm)
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line “Fender Deluxe”
• Scale Length: 25.5” (64.77 cm)
• Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Pickups: Pure Vintage ‘61 Single-Coil Strat® (Bridge, Middle, Neck)
• 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
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
• Control Knobs: Aged White
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Brown (Orange Interior)