Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Surf Green with Hardshell Case

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The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster is a tribute to one of the most influential electric guitars ever built, capturing the unmistakable look, feel, and sound of a true early-'60s Strat. Every detail has been carefully recreated to deliver the playing experience that helped shape generations of music, from its comfortable medium C-shaped neck to the timeless elegance of its classic appointments. It's a guitar that instantly feels familiar, inviting you to lose yourself in every note.

Built with a resonant alder body and finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster offers the lively, open character that vintage Fender enthusiasts crave. The trio of Pure Vintage '61 single-coil pickups delivers everything from shimmering cleans and glassy rhythm tones to punchy blues and expressive lead sounds, all with the clarity and dynamic response that made the Stratocaster a legend. A slab rosewood fingerboard, vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block, and bent steel saddles complete an instrument that not only looks authentic but responds with the unmistakable feel and resonance of the originals.

Whether you're a lifelong Strat player, a vintage enthusiast, or someone searching for an instrument that embodies the golden era of Fender, the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster delivers an experience that's as inspiring today as it was more than sixty years ago. Built with exceptional attention to detail and uncompromising craftsmanship, it's a guitar worthy of its legendary heritage. Experience the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster for yourself. Available now at Haggerty's Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Surf Green

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solid

Neck

• Headstock Type: Stratocaster
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: 1961 C
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.847" at 1st Fret, 0.934" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Side Dots: Vintage Clay
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Standard
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.65"
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint
• Pickup Covers: Aged White
• Control Knobs: Aged White
• Switch Tip: Aged White
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
• String Trees: Butterfly 
• Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Tremolo Arm: Yes
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Two Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: 1/4" Front

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• 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: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck and Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
• Switching: 5-Way 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
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Tools, Tremolo Arm
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: V2602790
• Manufacture Date: 2026