Fender American Vintage II ’57 Stratocaster in Black with Maple Neck

Name: Fender American Vintage II '57 Stratocaster in Black with Maple Neck
Brand: Fender
SKU: 0110232806
Availability: InStock

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Building on the success of Fender’s American Vintage range, the American Vintage II series takes things up a notch, offering incredibly accurate recreations of Fender’s most timeless designs. With period accurate bodies, necks and hardware and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, the American Vintage II series pays tribute to the revolutionary designs that altered the course of […]

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Description

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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 ’57 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.
“V” Shape Maple Neck – A classic, period-accurate neck profile that is synonymous with ’50s Fenders. Perfect for both rhythm and lead playing.
Vintage-Style Tweed Case – A rugged hard case offering excellent protection, decked out in a legendary tweed covering!

The Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster perfectly captures the tone and feel of an original ’50s Strat. With it’s alluring curves, sweeping contours, crystalline sound and comfortable “V” shape Maple neck, you would be forgiven for thinking you were playing a genuine vintage guitar. Featuring an Ash body with a Nitrocellulose lacquer finish, the 1957 Stratocaster is the stuff of legends, designed for players with a keen appreciation of vintage instruments!

At the heart of the ’57 Strat is a trio of Pure Vintage ’57 Stratocaster pickups for a host of sparkling single-coil tones that will take you back to the golden age of guitar building. Other premium appointments include a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo with cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, single-line “Fender Deluxe” tuners and a single-ply pickguard.

Specifications

Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: Alder
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage ’57 Single-Coil Strat®
Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Tweed (Crushed Red Interior)
Color: Black
Configuration: SSS
Control Knobs: Aged White
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″ (184.1 mm)
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Headstock: Stratocaster®
Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage ’57 Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage ’57 Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
Neck Shape: 1957 “V”
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
Orientation: Right-Hand
Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Style: 3 Single-Coil
Subtype: Electric Guitars
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
Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
Tremolo Block: Cold Rolled Steel
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line “Fender Deluxe”

About the manufacturer

Fender

Fender is one of the most influential names in music history, shaping the sound of modern electric guitar since the 1950s. Founded by Leo Fender, the brand introduced legendary models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Precision Bass—each becoming an icon in its own right. Known for their bright, articulate tone and smooth playability, Fender instruments have been embraced by artists across every genre, from blues and rock to punk and pop. Their amps, such as the Twin Reverb and Deluxe Reverb, are equally celebrated for their rich, clean tones and natural warmth. Fender remains a symbol of innovation and authenticity, inspiring generations of musicians worldwide.

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