Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Sonic Blue

Serial Number: V2552722 Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz

‘65 Charm in a Retro-built Strat
With the American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster, Fender has brought back the quintessential 1965 model with unparalleled authenticity. The ’60s were a decade of exploration for Fender, marked by new approaches to design and tone that created some of the most sought-after instruments ever built. With its alder body and vintage features, this classic Strat takes you back to that defining decade. This vintage-built Strat uses a period-accurate maple neck with a round-laminate rosewood fretboard, bone nut, and butt adjust truss rod. It also features an exclusive trio of ’65 Gray-bottom single-coil Strat pickups that perfectly emulate the warmth and fullness of a 1965 Strat. Considering it retains the same C neck profile and familiar fretboard access, holding an American Vintage II guitar feels akin to wielding an instrument rife with legendary 20th-century tone.

’65 playability

The shape, feel, and build of a guitar are the first things you notice before you’re about to play. With that idea in mind, Fender took care in making sure that the American Vintage II ’65 Strat was as authentically manufactured as its predecessor. The same classic C-shaped neck profile completes the ’65 Strat’s true maneuverability, allowing you to glide between notes. The guitar also has its period-specific feature set, including the round-laminate rosewood fretboard and butt adjust truss rod. Topped off with a delicate nitro gloss finish, this Strat is the closest thing to grabbing a real-deal axe off the line in 1965.

Gray-bottom warmth

With its three Pure Vintage ’65 Gray-bottom single-coil Strat pickups, you’ll revel in this guitar's mid-century audial palette, including singing high notes, textured rhythms, and everything in between. The gray-bottom design began in ’65 and created pickups that Strat enthusiasts covet to this day. Gray-bottom single-coils are warmer and fuller than traditional pickups and guarantee vintage tone. The classic Stratocaster control panel includes a 5-way pickup switch and twin Tone knobs, letting you maximize your output to your desired taste. Tied together with a single Volume knob and easy access to the vintage synchronized tremolo, you’ll be able to conjure up any tone that crosses your creative wit.

American Vintage II authenticity

As with Fender’s first American Vintage series, the American Vintage II line strives to be as accurate as possible in terms of looks, build, tone, and appointments. When buying an American Vintage II guitar, you’re not only getting a classic-looking axe, but you’re also afforded handpicked vintage-style hardware that’s designed to emulate the performance of a true 20th-century instrument. When it comes to gear, musicians are big fans of the classics. Trust us: after playing an American Vintage II guitar, it’s not easy to put it down.

Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster Features:

• Vintage-spec maple neck, round-lam rosewood fretboard, and alder body provide vintage stability and comfort
• Authentic 1965 C-shaped neck profile provides maximum maneuverability and a solid hold on your fretboard
• Nickel and chrome hardware made to model coveted guitar appointments of ages past
• Faithful vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles generates warm guitar waves with ease
• 3 Pure Vintage Gray-bottom ’65 single-coil Strat pickups flawlessly replicate the warmth and fullness of the 1965 original
• Dial in your perfect sound with a standard 5-position pickup switch, dual Tone knobs, and a single Volume control
• Pure Vintage Single Line “Fender Deluxe” tuning machines keep your intonation stable while providing a stellar visual display
• Premium gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish presents a renowned Strat shine

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