When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority, is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster

Color: Shoreline Gold Weight: 7lbs 12oz/7.8lbs Serial: V2553999

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

Relive the sound and spirit of 1965 with the American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster. Smack in the middle of one of music’s most electrifying decades, the Stratocaster in 1965 was an instrument on its way to becoming rock’s greatest electric guitar. A perfect example of a Strat in a transition year, the 1965 Stratocaster® features a 1965 “C”-shaped maple neck, this time with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and larger pearl dot inlays. Other authentic features include an 11-hole three-ply white pickguard, the incredibly cool transition logo with larger lettering, and a set of amazing “gray bottom” Pure Vintage 1965 pickups.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

-Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM—see why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

-We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

-Flexible financing options. We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

-72-Hour Risk-Free Trial. Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

-Custom setup: Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

-In business since 1976: Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

-Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

-Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum. Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal on the phone description of this guitar. Thank you!

Specifications

Series: American Vintage II

Orientation: Right-Hand

Color: Shoreline Gold

Country Of Origin: US

Headstock: Stratocaster®

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Shape: 1965 "C"

Neck Construction: 4-Bolt

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood

Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm

Number of Frets: 21

Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

String Nut: Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Nut Material: Bone

Body: Alder

Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Body Material: Alder

Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

Pickguard: 3-Ply Eggshell

Control Knobs: Vintage White Plastic

Switch Tip: Vintage White

Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel-Plated Steel

Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"

Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style

Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®

Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®

Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®

Pickup Configuration: SSS

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle 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)

Fret Size: Vintage Tall

Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.