Fender American Vintage II ’65 Stratocaster in Shoreline Gold Rosewood Board

Name: Fender American Vintage II '65 Stratocaster in Shoreline Gold Rosewood Board
Brand: Fender
SKU: 0110280844
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 Lacquer Finish – The thin lacquer layer allows the wood to vibrate more freely, leading to a slightly richer and more resonant tone.
Pure Vintage ’65 Gray-Bottom – No other pickups give you the powerful, clean and clear surf rock tones of mid-’60s Stratocaster guitars like dutifully constructed, meaty-sounding Pure Vintage ’65 Strat pickups.
Vintage-Accurate Synchronized Tremolo – Allows for plenty of vintage vibrato effects whilst maintaining excellent tuning stability.
Medium “C” Shape Maple Neck – Comfortable vintage-styled C-shaped neck profile. Fast feeling with a slightly larger profile than earlier ‘60s examples.
Vintage-Style Black Case – A rugged hard case offering excellent protection.

Relive the sound and spirit of 1965 with the American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster. Smack in the middle of one of music’s most electrifying decades, the Stratocaster in 1965 was an instrument on its way to becoming rock’s greatest electric guitar. A perfect example of a Strat in a transition year, the 1965 Stratocaster features a 1965 “C”-shaped maple neck, this time with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and larger pearl dot inlays. Other authentic features include an 11-hole three-ply white pickguard, the incredibly cool transition logo with larger lettering, and a set of amazing “gray bottom” Pure Vintage 1965 pickups.

Specifications

Body Finish: Gloss Lacquer
Body Material: Alder
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage ’65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Case/Gig Bag: Updated Deluxe Vintage Black
Color: Shoreline Gold
Configuration: SSS
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″ (184.1 mm)
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel-Plated Steel
Headstock: Stratocaster®
Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage ’65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage ’65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
Neck Shape: 1965 “C”
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
Orientation: Right-Hand
Pickguard: 3-Ply White with Vintage Bevel
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot – 7mm
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
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
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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