Step back into the golden era of electric guitar craftsmanship with the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster, a meticulous recreation of the instrument that defined rock and roll history. This remarkable guitar captures the exact specifications and tone that made the early 1960s Stratocaster the most coveted electric guitar of its time, featuring period-accurate construction methods and premium materials throughout.
The 1961 model year marked a pivotal moment for the Stratocaster, showcasing refined aesthetics including the iconic 3-Colour Sunburst finish with its vibrant red and bold black edge, complemented by the classic 3-ply pickguard. Built with a premium alder body and equipped with three Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster pickups, this instrument delivers the quintessential Strat tone that shaped countless recordings and performances.
The guitar features a medium “C”-shaped maple neck paired with a 7.25” radius slab rosewood fingerboard, providing the authentic feel and playability of the original design. Additional vintage-accurate appointments include the synchronized tremolo system with cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, single-line “Fender Deluxe” tuners, and comes complete with a vintage-style brown case featuring orange interior lining.
- Alder body w/ Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
- Maple 1961 "C" neck w/ 25.5" (64.77 cm) scale & Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
- Slab Rosewood fretboard w/ 7.25" (184.1 mm) radius & Clay Dot inlays
- 21 Vintage Tall frets
- 1.650" (42 mm) Bone nut
- Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" tuning machines
- Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles bridge w/ Screw-In tremolo
- Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat® bridge, middle and neck pickups w/ Aged White pickup covers
- Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) controls & 5-Position Blade switch
- Includes Vintage-Style Brown Case (Orange Interior)



