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2025 Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster – Candy Apple Red – Rosewood – NEW – 7 lb 12 ozBRAND NEW / UNPLAYED | AUTHORIZED FENDER DEALER | MADE IN USA | ORIGINAL FENDER VINTAGE-STYLE HARDSHELL CASE INCLUDEDCANDY APPLE RED | GLOSS NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER | PURE VINTAGE '65 GRAY-BOTTOM PICKUPS | ROUND-LAMINATED ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD | 1965 C MAPLE NECKFENDER PRODUCT NUMBER: 0110280809SERIAL NUMBER: V2552943EXACT WEIGHT: 7 POUNDS 12 OUNCESYEAR: 2025FINISH: CANDY APPLE REDHere's a beautiful 2025 Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red, featuring premium USA craftsmanship, authentic mid-1960s Fender appointments, and the unmistakable sound of three Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom single-coil pickups.This particular guitar weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces and features a solid alder body, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, 1965 C-shaped maple neck, and round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with vintage-style pearloid dot inlays.THIS EXACT GUITAR WEIGHS 7 POUNDS 12 OUNCES!The stunning Candy Apple Red metallic finish, three-ply Eggshell pickguard, vintage white controls, and classic 1965 transition headstock logo give this guitar an unmistakable mid-1960s Fender appearance.ORIGINAL FENDER VINTAGE-STYLE BLACK HARDSHELL CASE WITH ORANGE INTERIOR INCLUDED.YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT GUITAR SHOWN IN OUR PHOTOGRAPHS — SERIAL NUMBER V2552943.THE LEGENDARY 1965 FENDER STRATOCASTERThe year 1965 represents an important transitional period in Fender history.By this time, the Stratocaster had become one of the defining instruments of rock and roll, blues, pop, and emerging electric guitar music.Mid-1960s Stratocasters featured a combination of distinctive appointments, including round-laminated rosewood fingerboards, larger pearloid position markers, transition-style headstock logos, and specially voiced pickups.The American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster recreates many of these historic features with period-inspired construction, traditional hardware, premium lacquer finishes, and year-specific pickups.This instrument delivers classic Fender styling with the reliability and consistency of a modern American-made guitar.BEAUTIFUL CANDY APPLE RED NITROCELLULOSE FINISHThis Stratocaster features Fender's classic Candy Apple Red metallic finish.One of the most recognizable Fender custom colors, Candy Apple Red offers a beautiful, rich appearance that changes character under different lighting conditions.The solid alder body features a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, consistent with the vintage-inspired construction of the American Vintage II series.Its comfortable traditional Stratocaster body contours make the guitar suitable for seated or standing performance.The Candy Apple Red finish is complemented by the three-ply Eggshell pickguard, vintage white controls, rosewood fingerboard, and nickel/chrome hardware.THREE PURE VINTAGE '65 GRAY-BOTTOM STRATOCASTER PICKUPSOne of the most desirable features of this guitar is its set of three Fender Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Stratocaster single-coil pickups.These pickups are specifically designed to capture the character of Fender's mid-1960s Stratocaster sound.Their vintage-inspired construction incorporates Alnico magnets, fiber bobbins, and cloth-covered wiring.The result is a responsive pickup set with classic Stratocaster clarity, articulation, and expressive dynamics.NECK PICKUP — PURE VINTAGE '65 GRAY-BOTTOMProduces warm, rounded clean sounds with excellent clarity and smooth response.Ideal for blues, classic rock, soul, and melodic lead guitar.MIDDLE PICKUP — PURE VINTAGE '65 GRAY-BOTTOMDelivers articulate, balanced response and complements the neck and bridge pickups in the familiar Stratocaster combination positions.Excellent for rhythm guitar, funk, soul, and classic clean tones.BRIDGE PICKUP — PURE VINTAGE '65 GRAY-BOTTOMProvides crisp attack, bright definition, and focused Stratocaster bite.Excellent for rock, blues, country, and expressive lead playing.COMBINATION POSITIONSThe five-position blade selector provides the familiar neck/middle and bridge/middle combinations, producing glassy and articulate Stratocaster sounds.AUTHENTIC 1965 C-SHAPED MAPLE NECKThe guitar features Fender's period-inspired 1965 C-shaped maple neck.This vintage-style neck profile captures the comfortable playing feel associated with mid-1960s Stratocasters.The neck has a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and traditional four-bolt attachment.Its 25.5-inch scale length provides the familiar Fender string tension, articulation, and playing response.A bone nut and vintage-style heel-adjust truss rod complete the historically inspired construction.ROUND-LAMINATED ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARDThis American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster features a traditional round-laminated rosewood fingerboard.Unlike the earlier flat-bottom slab rosewood fingerboards, the round-laminated construction follows the curved surface of the maple neck.This design became associated with Fender instruments during the early-to-mid-1960s.The fingerboard features a classic 7.25-inch radius, 21 vintage tall frets, and larger 7 mm white pearloid dot inlays.These appointments are particularly important to the authentic appearance of the 1965 Stratocaster.CLASSIC 1965 TRANSITION HEADSTOCK LOGOAnother distinctive feature of this model is its 1965 Fender transition headstock logo.The transition-style logo represents an important period in Fender's design history.Combined with the traditional Stratocaster headstock shape, vintage tuning machines, and rosewood fingerboard, it contributes to the instrument's historically inspired character.PURE VINTAGE SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLOThe Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster features a Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles.This traditional bridge design recreates the appearance and operation associated with vintage Fender Stratocasters.The six-screw mounting system and vintage-style saddles maintain the classic look of the original design.The tremolo provides expressive pitch control for blues, rock, surf, and other musical styles.Additional vintage-style hardware includes:Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe tuning machinesSix-screw synchronized tremoloBent steel bridge saddlesFour-bolt vintage-style neck plateBone nutVintage-style heel-adjust truss rodThree-ply Eggshell pickguardVintage white control knobs and pickup coversNickel/chrome hardwareTraditional Fender strap buttonsCLASSIC STRATOCASTER ELECTRONICSThe guitar features three Pure Vintage '65 single-coil pickups with a five-position blade selector.Factory controls include:Master VolumeTone 1 for Neck PickupTone 2 for Bridge and Middle PickupsFive-Position Blade SelectorThis arrangement provides traditional Stratocaster pickup selections with flexible tonal adjustment.The guitar retains classic passive Fender electronics and the familiar Stratocaster control layout.ORIGINAL FENDER HARDSHELL CASE INCLUDEDThis instrument includes its original Fender vintage-style black hardshell case with orange interior.The case provides protection during storage, transportation, and travel while complementing the vintage-inspired appearance of the guitar.FACTORY SPECIFICATIONSBrand: FenderSeries: American Vintage IIModel: 1965 StratocasterYear: 2025Condition: Brand New / UnplayedFinish: Candy Apple RedFender Product Number: 0110280809Serial Number: V2552943Exact Weight: 7 lbs 12 ozCountry of Manufacture: USABody Shape: StratocasterBody Material: AlderBody Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose LacquerNeck Material: MapleNeck Profile: 1965 CNeck Construction: Four-Bolt Bolt-OnNeck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose LacquerFingerboard: Round-Laminated RosewoodFingerboard Radius: 7.25"Fingerboard Inlays: 7 mm White Pearloid DotsNumber of Frets: 21Fret Size: Vintage TallScale Length: 25.5"Nut Material: BoneNut Width: 1.650"Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel AdjustNeck Pickup: Fender Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Stratocaster Single-CoilMiddle Pickup: Fender Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Stratocaster Single-CoilBridge Pickup: Fender Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Stratocaster Single-CoilPickup Configuration: SSSControls: Master Volume, Tone 1 Neck, Tone 2 Bridge/MiddlePickup Selector: Five-Position BladeBridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized TremoloBridge Saddles: Bent SteelBridge Mounting: Six-Screw Vintage StyleTuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single-Line Fender DeluxeHardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel-Plated SteelPickguard: Three-Ply EggshellControl Knobs: Vintage WhiteSwitch Tip: Vintage WhiteNeck Plate: Four-Bolt Vintage StyleFactory Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel-Plated Steel, .010–.046Case: Original Fender Vintage-Style Black Hardshell Case with Orange InteriorWHY BUY THIS FENDER AMERICAN VINTAGE II 1965 STRATOCASTER?BEAUTIFUL CANDY APPLE RED: Classic metallic Fender finish with stunning vintage appearance.THREE PURE VINTAGE '65 GRAY-BOTTOM PICKUPS: Authentic mid-1960s-inspired Stratocaster tones.ROUND-LAMINATED ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD: Historically correct construction with distinctive pearloid dot inlays.1965 C-SHAPED MAPLE NECK: Comfortable vintage-inspired playing feel.GLOSS NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER: Premium Fender finish on the body and neck.1965 TRANSITION HEADSTOCK LOGO: Distinctive mid-1960s Fender styling.7.25-INCH FINGERBOARD RADIUS: Traditional vintage feel with 21 vintage tall frets.PURE VINTAGE SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO: Traditional Fender bridge with bent steel saddles.MADE IN THE USA: Premium American Fender craftsmanship.EXACT WEIGHT — 7 LB 12 OZ: Know the weight of this individual guitar before purchasing.ORIGINAL FENDER HARDSHELL CASE: Vintage-style black case with orange interior included.ACTUAL GUITAR PHOTOGRAPHED: You receive the exact guitar shown, serial number V2552943.PRODUCT NUMBER: 0110280809SERIAL NUMBER: V2552943EXACT WEIGHT: 7 POUNDS 12 OUNCESBRAND NEW / UNPLAYED — OPENED ONLY FOR INSPECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHS.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE — BERT MURDOCK MUSICBert Murdock Music is an authorized Fender dealer located in Orem, Utah.We specialize in premium electric guitars, acoustic guitars, basses, amplifiers, and professional musical instruments.Every guitar is individually photographed, with its actual serial number and weight disclosed so you know precisely which instrument you're purchasing.AUTHORIZED FENDER DEALER | ORIGINAL FENDER HARDSHELL CASE INCLUDED | CAREFULLY PACKED | FREE SHIPPINGHave questions about this beautiful Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red? 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