Step back into the early ’60s with this masterfully crafted 1961 Stratocaster® NOS from the Fender Custom Shop. Dressed in a nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Sonic Blue, its 2-piece select alder body delivers the resonant, balanced tone that defined a generation of music.

The quartersawn maple neck is shaped to a comfortable 1960 Oval “C” profile, topped with a AAA rosewood fingerboard featuring vintage clay dot inlays and 21 jumbo 6100 frets. A 9.5" radius and bone nut ensure modern playability while preserving classic feel, while the hand-rubbed nitro finish keeps the neck smooth and broken-in.

Under the hood, this Strat is loaded with a trio of Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special single-coil pickups, wired with Strat Vintage Modified Wiring #2 for versatile tonal options. The 5-way switch unlocks everything from glassy neck tones to biting bridge sounds, making it a true workhorse for any style.

Premium hardware includes a Custom Shop Vintage Strat bridge, vintage-style tuners with the Fender® logo, a ’60s-style nitro pickguard, and vintage white control knobs. Every detail captures the authenticity of an early-’60s Strat while offering the refinement and reliability of Custom Shop craftsmanship.

The 1961 Stratocaster NOS comes with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and a certificate of authenticity. A timeless classic reborn, it’s an inspiring instrument built to deliver the magic of a golden-era Stratocaster with the precision and playability demanded by today’s players.

General
Series: 1961 Strat NOS
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Sonic Blue
Country Of Origin: US

Neck
Headstock: Stratocaster®
Neck Material: Maple 5/4 Quartersawn
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1960 Style Oval "C"
Neck Thickness 1st Fret: .790"
Neck Thickness 12th Fret: .980"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" Radius
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood AAA 9 mm
Position Inlays: Vintage Clay
Number Of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Early 60s
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Fret Wire: Jumbo 6100
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

Body
Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Body Style: Solid Body

Hardware
Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Strat
Pickguard: 60 Strat Nitro
Control Knobs: Vintage White
Switch Tip: Vintage White
Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style with Fender® Logo
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop Logo, Serialized

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Strat®
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Strat®
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Strat®
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Strat Vintage Modified Wiring #2
Switching: 5-Position Blade

Accessories
Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity