Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Olympic White with Vintage-Style Brown Hardshell Case

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Nothing compares to the timeless appeal of a true classic! The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster, now available at Haggerty’s Music, is a flawless reissue that captures the essence of Fender’s legendary 1961 model. Crafted with precision and authenticity, this Stratocaster combines vintage style, tone, and feel into an instrument that inspires.

At the heart of this guitar is a solid alder body, finished in a gorgeous gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in Olympic White. The nitro finish not only enhances the guitar's vibrant tone but also allows it to naturally age and resonate beautifully over time, ensuring it becomes even more of a treasure as the years go by.

The neck boasts a smooth 1961 C-shaped profile, crafted from maple, paired with a rosewood fingerboard featuring classic clay dot inlays. With its 7.25" radius, vintage tall frets, and 25.5" scale length, this Strat delivers a familiar, buttery playing experience that any Stratocaster enthusiast will appreciate. A bone nut and 1.650" nut width add precise intonation and stability to this vintage-inspired masterpiece.

Authentic hardware completes the look and feel, including a Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles for that unmistakable Strat shimmer and dive-bombing action. The Fender Deluxe Pure Vintage tuners ensure smooth, reliable tuning with a touch of retro charm.

The tonal magic comes from its trio of Pure Vintage '61 single-coil Strat pickups, engineered to deliver the crystalline highs, punchy mids, and warm lows that defined early '60s Stratocasters. A 5-way selector switch provides modern versatility while retaining the vintage vibe, complemented by a master volume and two tone controls for precise sound-shaping.

Whether you’re channeling the iconic tones of Hendrix or Clapton or carving out your own sonic identity, the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster bridges the gap between the past and present with unparalleled authenticity and playability. Visit Haggerty’s Music to experience this iconic guitar for yourself!

Features/Specs

Body

• Material: Alder
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Shape: Stratocaster®
• Color: Olympic White
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green

Neck

• Material: Maple
• Construction: 4-Bolt
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Shape: 1961 "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Fingerboard: Slab Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Truss Rods: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

Hardware

• Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
• Control Knobs: Aged White

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS (Single-Single-Single)
• Pickups:
  • Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
  • Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
  • Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
• 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
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)

Miscellaneous

• Model Name: American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Olympic White
• Series: American Vintage II
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)