Description
The Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster in White Blonde with a Flame Maple Neck is a faithful tribute to one of the most iconic electric guitars in history. Meticulously crafted to capture the essence of the 1957 Stratocaster, this instrument combines period-accurate design, premium materials, and vintage-inspired electronics to deliver an authentic playing experience. Whether you’re a collector, a vintage enthusiast, or a player seeking classic tone and feel, this Stratocaster offers a stunning blend of historic charm and modern reliability.
Featuring a solid ash body finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitar boasts the alluring curves and timeless silhouette that defined the mid-century Stratocaster. The 1-piece 3A flame maple neck with a 1957 “V” profile and satin nitrocellulose lacquer back provides comfortable playability and a smooth, fast feel. The 9.5″ fingerboard radius and medium jumbo frets enhance the vintage vibe while ensuring precise note articulation.
Equipped with Custom Shop Fat ’50s and Fat ’60s single-coil Strat pickups, this model delivers the sparkling, articulate tones that made the Stratocaster legendary. The Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles offers expressive vibrato capabilities, while the aged white hardware and pickguard complete the vintage aesthetic. Every detail, from the bone nut to the vintage-style tuning machines, has been carefully selected to honour Fender’s heritage and provide players with an instrument that sounds and feels like a true classic.
Authentic Vintage Design
The 1957 Stratocaster shape and neck profile have been faithfully recreated to offer players the exact feel and style of this mid-century masterpiece. The gloss nitrocellulose finish on the ash body and satin finish on the maple neck ensure both visual appeal and tonal resonance, capturing the spirit of the original instruments.
Custom Shop Pickups
The combination of Fat ’50s single-coil pickups in the bridge and middle positions and a Fat ’60s single-coil in the neck position provides a versatile palette of classic Strat tones. These pickups deliver clear, bright, and dynamic sound that responds beautifully to your playing nuances.
Premium Hardware
The Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo system with bent steel saddles offers smooth and stable tremolo action, while the vintage-style tuning machines and bone nut contribute to excellent tuning stability and sustain. The aged white hardware adds to the guitar’s authentic vintage look.
Playability and Comfort
The 1957 “V” neck shape combined with a 9.5″ fingerboard radius and medium jumbo frets provides a comfortable playing experience that suits a wide range of styles. The 4-bolt neck construction and vintage-style truss rod ensure durability and precise neck adjustment.
Key Features
- Period-Accurate 1957 Design – Experience the authentic feel and look of a classic Stratocaster with a mid-century body shape, neck profile, and vintage finishes that faithfully replicate the original 1957 model.
- Custom Shop Fat ’50s and Fat ’60s Pickups – These meticulously voiced pickups capture the bright, clear, and dynamic tones that defined the Stratocaster sound during the golden era of electric guitars.
- Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo – Featuring bent steel saddles and a cold-rolled steel block, this tremolo system delivers smooth, stable vibrato effects with excellent tonal transfer and sustain.
- Premium Flame Maple Neck – The 1-piece flame maple neck with a satin nitrocellulose lacquer back and 1957 “V” shape offers exceptional playability, comfort, and vintage style.
Specifications
Body
- Body Wood: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Style: Solid Body
Neck
- Neck Wood: 1-Piece 3A Flame Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Back, Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Front
- Neck Shape: 1957 “V”
- Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Flame Maple
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Hardware
- Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
- Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
- Tremolo Block: Cold Rolled Steel
- Bridge Cover: Included Chrome Bridge Cover
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment
- Pickup Covers: Aged White
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- Switch Tip: Aged White
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line “Fender Deluxe”
- String Trees: Butterfly
- Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: SSS (Single-Single-Single)
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’50s Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’50s Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’60s Single-Coil Strat®
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade




















