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2026 Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Electric Guitar!

Fiesta Red Finish! Made In USA!

This is really Cool. You are looking at a 2026 Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Electric Guitar. The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster perfectly captures the tone and feel of an original '60s Strat. With its refined aesthetics, slab Rosewood fingerboard, crystalline sound and comfortable medium "C" shape Maple neck, you would be forgiven for thinking you were playing a genuine vintage guitar. Featuring an Alder body with a Nitrocellulose lacquer finish, the 1961 Stratocaster is the stuff of legends, designed for players with a keen appreciation of vintage instruments!

***This Guitar has never been sold before. It was used at Fender's Corporate office for Internet Sales Videos, Print Media and brochure photos. Not a "B" Stock, Factory Return or Open Box. It is in "Like New" Condition. Very little playing time on this Strat. It is being sold as a used guitar.***

From The Web:

In the heyday of early-’60s surf rock, Fender and several guitarists were on a quest to uncover the perfect Strat sound. Everything from the newly manufactured Alnico III single-coil pickup down to the nitro gloss finish was manipulated with the goal of distilling Stratocaster tone like no other. With the American Vintage II Strat, Fender has now brought back the quintessential 1961 model with unparalleled authenticity. Built with alder and maple, and rosewood tonewoods and featuring an exclusive trio of single-coil Strat pickups, the ’61 Strat is a perfect emulation of a beloved axe classic. 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.

Classic Strat maneuverability

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 ’61 Strat was as authentically manufactured as its predecessor. The same classic “C”-shape neck profile completes the ’61 Strat’s true maneuverability, allowing you to glide between notes. An accurately designed alder, maple, and rosewood construction feels like holding an authentic musical artifact, while amounting to a sturdy build. Topped off with a delicate nitro gloss finish, this Strat is the closest thing to grabbing a real-deal axe off the line in 1961.

Definitive single-coil trio

What’s the most iconic detail of a ’61 Strat? Its mid-end punch and bright treble tone, of course! Lined with three Pure Vintage ’61 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 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 a 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 of guitars strive to be as accurate as possible in terms of looks, build, tone, and appointments. When you’re 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.

Key Features:

• Gloss Nitrocellulose Finish - Nitrocellulose is a very thin, vintage-style lacquer that ages nicely over time, giving it a authentic "played-in" feel.
• Pure Vintage '61 Stratocaster Pickups - Vintage-voiced single coil pickups that produce iconic, sparkling Fender tones in abundance!
• Vintage-Accurate Synchronized Tremolo - Allows for plenty of vintage vibrato effects whilst maintaining excellent tuning stability.
• Medium "C" Shape Maple Neck - A classic, period-accurate neck profile that is synonymous with '60s Fenders. Perfect for both rhythm and lead playing.
• Vintage-Style Tweed Case - A rugged hard case offering excellent protection, decked out in a classic brown tolex!

Specifications:

Body:

• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Body Material: Alder
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck:

• Material:- Maple
• Profile: 1961 "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Number Of Frets: 21
• Frets: Vintage Tall
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Inlays: Clay Dot
• Joint: 4-Bolt
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware:

• Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge Cover: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Tremolo Block: Cold Rolled Steel
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Control Knobs: Aged White
• Pickup Covers: Aged White
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics:

• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
• Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge 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
• Output Jack: 1/4"

Our luthier did a complete setup. Brand new strings were installed. Gig ready on Arrival!

Nut Width: 1.65"

Weight: 8.05 lbs.

Complete Package with Original Fender Vintage Style Brown (Orange Interior) Hard Shell Case, COA and All Case Candy Included!

Due to CITES Treaty for Endangered Wood (Mahogany, Rosewood) We no longer ship out of the USA.

Cosmetics: Mint Condition.

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