Quick Take

The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster® in Fiesta Red is a limited edition reissue built to exacting 1961 specifications. From the slab rosewood fingerboard to the Custom Shop Fat '60s pickups and gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, every detail honors the original — with a professional setup from VERA Guitars before it ships.

Why Players Choose the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster

  • Pure Vintage '61 single coil Strat pickups
  • Slab Rosewood Fingerboard – Period-correct construction with a 7.25" radius and vintage tall frets for authentic pre-CBS feel.
  • 3A Roasted Flame Maple Neck – 1961 "C" profile for a comfortable, broken-in feel right out of the case.
  • Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish – Breathable, resonant, and period-accurate in striking Fiesta Red.
  • Pure Vintage Hardware – Synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and single-line Fender Deluxe tuners, true to the original spec.
  • Limited Edition – Low availability and collectible finish make this a rare opportunity for players and collectors alike.

Full Specs

  • Body: Alder
  • Neck: 3A Roasted Flame Maple, 1961 "C" profile
  • Fingerboard: Slab Rosewood, 7.25" radius
  • Frets: 21, vintage tall
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Nut: Bone
  • Truss Rod: Vintage-style, butt adjust
  • Pickups: Pure Vintage - 61' single coil strat pickups
  • Controls: Master Volume, 2x Tone, 5-position pickup selector
  • Bridge: Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo, bent steel saddles
  • Tuners: Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe
  • Pickguard: 3-ply mint green with aged white knobs and covers
  • Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer – Fiesta Red

What's Included

  • Fender deluxe hardshell case
  • Factory accessories and documentation
  • Professional setup and inspection by our technicians before shipping
  • Optional PLEK fret-leveling upgrade available
  • Free nationwide shipping

Who It's For

The American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster is built for players chasing authentic pre-CBS Strat tone, Fender collectors hunting limited reissues, and performers who want the look, feel, and sound of a 1961 original — without compromise.

Limited quantities available. Order now before this reissue sells out.

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Limited Edition American Vintage II '61 Stratocaster
Finish
  • Fiesta Red
Categories
Year
  • 2025
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
String Type
  • Steel
Series
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Nut Width
  • 1.65"
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Color Family
  • Red
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Model Family
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Fretboard Radius
  • 7.25"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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