Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster - Olympic White

Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster - Olympic White

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

During the late '50s and early '60s, the popularity of Fender musical instruments flourished, and although the Fender assortment had expanded to include many great new instruments, the Stratocaster® reigned supreme. By 1961, the Stratocaster had taken on a more refined aesthetic, with a 3-Color Sunburst reformulated with a more vibrant red and bolder black edge, topped with a 3-ply pickguard accenting the Strat's signature curves.

Featuring a premium alder body, a trio of Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster pickups and a medium "C"-Shaped maple neck mated with a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original. Other appointments include a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo with cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners and 3-ply pickguard.

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• Alder Body
• Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat® pickups
• "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
• Slab Rosewood Fingerboard
• Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Type: Solidbody
  
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Olympic White
• Neck Material: Maple
  
• Neck Shape: 1961 C
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Roswood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Clay Dots
• Number of Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
  
• Tuners: Fender Deluxe Pure Vintage
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-coil Strat
  
• Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-coil Strat
• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-coil Strat
• Controls: 1 x master volume, 2 x tone
• Switching: 5-way blade pickup switch
• Strings: Fender, .010-.046
  
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: 0110250805

Condition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc. The is finish damage on the bottom horn of the guitar. Please see pictures.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!