Relive the golden age of electric guitar with the Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster, a masterfully crafted instrument that channels the unmistakable character of an iconic early-’60s classic. Designed for players who value authentic tone, timeless style, and historic inspiration, it delivers a true vintage experience that captures the spirit, feel, and sonic identity of a legendary era in music history.
Features
- Solid alder body delivers authentic vintage Strat tone with balanced resonance and classic articulation.
- Custom Shop Fat ’60s single-coil pickups provide rich, expressive vintage-inspired sound with enhanced clarity and warmth.
- 25.5" scale length ensures traditional Strat snap, dynamic response, and tight string tension.
- Maple neck with satin nitro finish offers smooth, fast playability with a true vintage feel.
- Slab rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and musical depth to lead and rhythm tones.
- Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo system delivers classic expressive vibrato with stable performance.
- Bone nut enhances sustain, resonance, and tuning stability for professional reliability.
- 5-position switching provides versatile tonal range from bright bridge bite to warm neck tones.
Specifications
Body
Body Material Alder
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green
Neck
Neck Maple
Neck Finish Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish with Gloss Headstock Face
Fingerboard Material Slab Rosewood
Number of Frets 21
Fret Size Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Position Inlays Clay Dot
Hardware
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm)
Tuning Machines Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Bridge Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
Control Knobs Aged White
Strings Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Electronics
Neck Pickup Custom Shop Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup Custom Shop Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat®
Bridge Pickup Custom Shop Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup Configuration SSS
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)