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.
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