Fender American Vintage II 61 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Rosewood in Surf Green w/Vintage Style Case - 0110250857

Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster
Electric Guitar Rosewood

Period-accurate 1961 Stratocaster with Pure Vintage pickups, slab rosewood fretboard and nitrocellulose lacquer finish

The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Rosewood recreates a defining era in Stratocaster history with period-inspired construction, vintage-accurate hardware and a feel designed for players who appreciate classic Fender craftsmanship. Built with an alder body, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, medium C-shaped maple neck and slab rosewood fretboard, this American Vintage II model captures the response, comfort and musical character associated with early-1960s Stratocaster design. A trio of Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster single-coil pickups gives it the clarity, chime and expressive dynamics that made the Stratocaster a cornerstone of countless recordings and performances.

Features

The alder body and gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish give this Stratocaster a traditional foundation with lively resonance and a vintage-inspired feel. Its classic body shape remains comfortable, balanced and familiar, making it well suited for rhythm work, lead playing, studio sessions and stage performance.

The 1961 C-shaped maple neck is paired with a 7.25 inch radius slab rosewood fretboard for an authentic early-1960s playing experience. Clay dot inlays, vintage clay side dots, 21 frets and a bone nut add to the period-focused design, while the neck’s gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish reinforces the instrument’s vintage character.

Three Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster single-coil pickups deliver the clear, articulate sound that defines this model. The 5-position blade switch provides familiar Stratocaster versatility, from bright bridge pickup response to blended pickup sparkle, focused middle pickup tones and smooth neck pickup warmth.

The Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo uses bent steel saddles, a cold rolled steel block and 6-screw vintage-style mounting for expressive pitch control with traditional feel. Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe tuning machines, a vintage-style butt-adjust truss rod and 4-bolt serialized neck plate complete the period-accurate hardware package.

Specifications

• Instrument Type: Electric Guitar
• Series: American Vintage II
• Model: 1961 Stratocaster
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Neck Shape: 1961 C
• Neck Construction: 4-bolt
• Fretboard Material: Slab rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 7.25 inches
• Number of Frets: 21
• Position Inlays: Clay dot
• Side Dots: Vintage clay
• Truss Rod: Vintage-style butt adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-style butt adjust
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650 inches
• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster single-coil
• Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster single-coil
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster single-coil
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Controls: Master volume, tone 1 for neck and middle pickups, tone 2 for bridge pickup
• Switching: 5-position blade with bridge, bridge and middle, middle, middle and neck, and neck pickup settings
• Bridge: Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
• Tremolo Block: Cold rolled steel
• Bridge Mounting: 6-screw vintage-style
• Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Included bridge cover
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Strings: Fender USA 250R nickel plated steel .010-.046
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-in
• Neck Plate: 4-bolt serialized
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-style

Why you should choose the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Rosewood

The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Rosewood is a strong choice for players who want the feel, sound and detail of an early-1960s Stratocaster built with modern consistency. Its Pure Vintage 1961 pickups deliver classic Stratocaster clarity and dynamic response, while the slab rosewood fretboard, 1961 C neck shape, nitrocellulose lacquer finish and vintage-style tremolo give it the character serious Fender players look for. For players who value historical accuracy, expressive single-coil tone and timeless Stratocaster versatility, this American Vintage II model offers a deeply authentic playing experience.