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Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster With Classic Sixties Tone!

The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster delivers the tone, feel and presence of an early-'60s Strat in a superbly crafted instrument for discerning players. With an alder body, 1961 C-profile maple neck, slab rosewood fingerboard, three Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat pickups and historically inspired hardware, it offers a direct, lively and versatile Stratocaster experience.

Historic Stratocaster Foundation

This electric guitar follows the 1961 model-year specifications and relies on the proven solid-body design with a bolt-on neck. The alder body provides a balanced core tone with pronounced mids, solid low end and clear articulation. The instrument responds dynamically to your attack and adapts flexibly across many styles. Whether bell-like cleans, rhythmic funk parts, blues licks, indie riffs or cutting rock lines: the classic Stratocaster DNA is audible in every position.

Vintage Feel With Slab Rosewood Fingerboard

The maple neck in a 1961 C profile offers a comfortable, familiar playing feel with enough substance for controlled chords and fluid lead lines. The slab rosewood fingerboard complements the instrument’s bright core with a smooth feel and a slightly warmer tonal character. The 7.25" fingerboard radius delivers an authentic vintage touch, while the 21 vintage-tall frets support precise fingering and clean bends. The 25.5" scale provides the typical Fender string tension, quick response and clear string separation.

Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coils

The three Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat pickups are voiced to the character of the original model year. They produce snappy highs, defined mids and the open Strat sound that pairs beautifully with pedals and tube amps. The 5-way switch offers the classic pickup positions: from the punchy bridge tone through the chiming in-between positions to the rounded neck sound. Master volume plus two tone controls give direct, musical control over timbre and dynamics.

Vintage Hardware and Nitro Finish

The Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with six screws, bent steel saddles and a cold-rolled steel block supports expressive vibrato effects and contributes to resonant response. Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe tuners provide stable tuning and match the historical look. The three-ply pickguard, aged plastic parts, nickel/chrome hardware, butterfly string tree and the included chrome bridge cover round off the setup. The gloss nitrocellulose finish is lightweight, traditional and designed not to mask the instrument’s natural resonance. The included vintage-style case protects the guitar in transit and complements the premium package.

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