Fender American Vintage II '61 Stratocaster Surf Green

The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster faithfully captures one of the most celebrated chapters in Fender history. As the Stratocaster reached new heights of popularity in the early 1960s, subtle refinements to its design helped define the look, feel, and sound that players continue to chase today. From its premium alder body to its period-correct appointments, the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster delivers an authentic vintage playing experience with the craftsmanship expected from a modern American-built Fender.

Finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the alder body is paired with a maple neck carved to an authentic 1961 "C" profile and topped with a slab rosewood fingerboard featuring a 7.25" radius, 21 vintage tall frets, clay dot inlays, and vintage clay side dots. Vintage-accurate hardware, including a Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and a cold rolled steel block, Pure Vintage single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners, and a 3-ply mint green pickguard, completes the unmistakable early-'60s aesthetic.

A trio of Pure Vintage '61 Stratocaster single-coil pickups captures the articulate chime, warmth, and dynamic response that made the original a legend. Whether you're after sparkling cleans, bluesy leads, or classic rock tones, the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster delivers the unmistakable sound and feel of a vintage Fender with remarkable authenticity.

Specs: Alder body; maple neck; 1961 "C" neck profile; 4-bolt neck construction; slab rosewood fingerboard; 7.25" fingerboard radius; 25.5" scale length; 21 vintage tall frets; bone nut; 1.650" nut width; clay dot inlays; vintage clay side dots; vintage-style butt adjust truss rod; Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles; cold rolled steel tremolo block; 6-screw vintage-style bridge mounting; chrome bridge cover included; Pure Vintage single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuning machines; butterfly string tree; 3-ply mint green pickguard; aged white pickup covers; aged white control knobs; aged white switch tip; nickel/chrome hardware; vintage-style strap buttons. Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Surf Green finish. Vintage-style brown hardshell case.

Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz.

Electronics: Triple Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat pickups. Master volume and 2 tone controls. 5-position blade switch