Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Electric Guitar in Olympic White

The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster is a meticulously crafted recreation of the iconic early '60s electric guitar. It is designed to capture the authentic tone, feel, and aesthetics of the original instruments that helped define popular music. This model is part of Fender's American Vintage II series, which focuses on period-accurate specifications and materials to deliver a genuine vintage playing experience. The guitar features an alder body finished in a thin gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, which is known for developing a unique patina over time. The neck is maple with a comfortable medium 'C' profile and a 7.25-inch radius slab rosewood fingerboard with 21 vintage tall frets. Its electronics are centred around three Pure Vintage '61 single-coil Stratocaster pickups, which deliver the sparkling, articulate tones characteristic of the era. Hardware includes a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo bridge with a cold-rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, along with single-line 'Fender Deluxe' tuning machines for stable tuning. This instrument is ideally suited for players with an appreciation for vintage Fender design and sound. It offers the classic five-way pickup selector switch and familiar control layout, making it versatile for various playing styles from clean rhythm to biting lead tones. The included vintage-style tweed hard case provides excellent protection, making it a practical choice for both home use and transportation to rehearsals or gigs. It represents a faithful tribute to a landmark model in electric guitar history.