The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster in Olympic White is a time capsule of one of the most defining periods in Stratocaster history, crafted with an unwavering commitment to period accuracy and musical feel. Its alder body, finished in a thin gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, carries that unmistakable early-sixties aura, where every contour and every reflection hints at Fender’s golden age.

A comfortable 1961 C profile maple neck meets a slab rosewood fingerboard, delivering the tactile magic that players of the era cherished. With its 7.25 inch radius, vintage tall frets, clay dot inlays and a fully gloss nitro lacquer finish, it offers the unmistakable sensation of a Strat built exactly the way they used to be. The 25.5 inch scale length, bone nut and traditional 4 bolt construction reinforce that authentic feel under the hands.

Its Pure Vintage ’61 single coil pickups give the guitar its unmistakable voice. Clear, dynamic and expressive, they capture the airiness, snap and singing sustain of an early sixties Strat with remarkable faithfulness. The classic SSS layout is paired with a modern 5 way switch, opening up the full palette of Stratocaster tones across all positions. From shimmering neck pickup sweetness to the unmistakable quack in positions two and four, the sound is unmistakably vintage Fender.

A Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles anchors the guitar with era correct detail, complete with the included chrome bridge cover for those who appreciate the finishing touches. Nickel chrome hardware, aged white knobs and switch tip, Pure Vintage tuning machines and a three ply mint green pickguard complete the unmistakable 1961 aesthetic.

Weighing in at 7 pounds 12 ounces, this instrument has a wonderfully balanced feel. It arrives housed in a vintage style brown case with an orange interior, a fitting home for a Stratocaster that captures the character, soul and sound of 1961 in every detail.

Other specifications include:

• Model # 0110250805
• Body Material Alder
• Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape Stratocaster®
• Neck Material Maple
• Neck Construction 4-Bolt
• Neck Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape 1961 "C"
• Scale Length 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Fingerboard Material Slab Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets 21
• Fret Size Vintage Tall
• Nut Material Bone
• Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays Clay Dot
• Side Dots Vintage Clay
• Truss Rod Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Bridge Pickup Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
• Middle Pickup Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
• Neck Pickup Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
• Controls Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge 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
• Configuration SSS
• Bridge Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
• Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green
• Control Knobs Aged White
• Switch Tip Aged White
• Neck Plate 4-Bolt Serialized
• Bridge Cover/Tailpiece Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
• Strings Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
• Case/Gig Bag Vintage-Style Brown (Orange Interior)
• 7 lbs 12 oz
• #V2558030

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