The Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster captures the unmistakable character of a defining era in electric guitar history, bringing the tone, feel and aesthetic of mid-’60s Fender craftsmanship to today’s players. Inspired by the Stratocaster’s evolution during one of music’s most influential decades, this vintage-focused model delivers authentic Fender personality with the timeless versatility that made the Stratocaster a cornerstone of rock, blues, pop and beyond. For guitarists and collectors seeking genuine vintage-inspired character, the American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster is a compelling tribute to an iconic chapter in Fender history.
Features
- Alder Body
- Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Pure Vintage '65 Gray-bottom Single-Coil Strat® pickups
- 1965 "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
- Round Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard
- Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Specifications
General
Series: American Vintage II
Color: Shoreline Gold
Orientation: Right-Hand
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Body
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck
Headstock: Stratocaster®
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1965 "C"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7 mm
String Nut: Bone
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle 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
Hardware
Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Control Knobs: Vintage White Plastic
Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel-Plated Steel
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 3-Ply Eggshell
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Switch Tip: Vintage White
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"