Description
Another Fender FSR beauty exclusive to Music Co! This American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster takes a guitar icon in a slick, luxurious direction. Striking the perfect balance between era-accurate and tastefully upgraded, you’ve got a gloss black nitro finish complemented by a triple-bill of Custom Shop pickups, stunning gold hardware all over, and more. Custom Shop Fat ’60s Strat Pickups These Fender Custom Shop pickups deliver the iconic, sparkling Fender tone associated with the early ’60s. Their overwound design & vintage voicing offers clear, articulate single-coil sounds that are perfect for a wide range of musical styles, capturing the essence of the golden era of guitar building. Custom Shop Fat ’60s pickups are outfitted with beveled alnico 2 magnets, which offer warm lows, rich midrange and mellow highs, capturing the sound of aged pickups from the early ’60s for luscious vintage-inspired tones. The middle pickup is also reverse-wound reverse-polarity (RWRP) for superior hum cancelation. Medium “C” Shape Maple Neck The gloss-finished neck comes with a classic 1961 medium “C” shape, providing a comfortable grip for both rhythm and lead playing. Its slab Rosewood fingerboard adds smoothness and warmth to the playing feel, another tip-of-the-hat to Fender ‘boards of old. Gloss Nitrocellulose Body Finish The thin, vintage-style Nitrocellulose lacquer finish ages gracefully over time, developing a natural patina that enhances the guitar’s character. This finish not only looks authentic but also allows the wood to breathe, contributing to the instrument’s resonant tone. Vintage-Accurate Synchronized Tremolo Featuring a cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, the tremolo system offers classic vibrato effects while maintaining excellent tuning stability. It’s designed to replicate the feel and performance of the original ’61 Stratocaster hardware.Key FeaturesKey Features Limited Edition – This exclusive FSR American Vintage II Stratocaster in Black with Gold Hardware won’t be here for long, so act quickly before they are gone! Custom Shop Fat ’60s Pickups – The quintessential single-coil tones that defined the ’60s, but with an overwound design that’s perfect for biting classic rock, scorching blues, and beyond. Gloss Nitro Neck Finish – Provides a vintage aesthetic and allows the guitar to develop a natural, played-in character over time. Period-Correct Hardware – Includes a synchronized tremolo with cold rolled steel block and vintage tuners for authentic performance and tuning stability. Hardcase Included – This Strat comes equipped with a stunning vintage-correct brown tolex case with plush orange interior for unrivalled protection, whether at home or on the road. SpecificationsSpecifications Body Body Shape: Stratocaster Body Material: Alder Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Colour: Black Neck Neck Material: Maple Neck Finish: Gloss Neck Shape: 1961 Medium “C” Neck Joint: Bolt-on Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Inlay: Dots Fret Count: 21 Fret Size: Medium Jumbo Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″ Scale Length: 25.5″ (Standard-scale) Nut Width: 1.65″ Nut Material: Bone Headstock finish (front): Gloss Nitrocellulose Hardware Tuners: Pure Fender Vintage Bridge: Vintage-Accurate Synchronized Tremolo with Cold Rolled Steel Block and Bent Steel Saddles Pickguard: 3-ply mint Electronics Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’61s Single-Coil Strat Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’61s Single-Coil Strat Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’61s Single-Coil Strat Controls: 1 x Volume, 2 x Tone Miscellaneous Case: Vintage-Style Brown (Orange Interior) Strings: Fender USA 250R, .010-.046







