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Exploring the American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster | American Vintage II | Fender

Exploring the American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster | American Vintage II | Fenderplay button

Exploring the American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster | American Vintage II | Fender

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The Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster electric guitar recreates a mid-century classic with premium components and craftsmanship. Featuring a trio of Pure Vintage '57 Stratocaster single-coil pickups, sweeping body contours and a supremely comfortable V-shaped neck, the American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original. It has an ash body with vintage-inspired gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, paired with a bolt-on maple neck and bone nut. Additional appointments include a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo, single-line Fender Deluxe tuners and a single-ply pickguard.

Authentic Tonewoods and Pickups

The alder and maple construction provides a vintage build with added stability and comfort. The Pure Vintage '57 Stratocaster single-coil pickups flawlessly replicate the entire spectrum of classic Stratocaster sounds. Tune in to your perfect sound with a standard 5-position pickup switch, dual tone knobs and a single volume control.

Vintage Feel and Playability

The authentic 1957 V-shape neck profile provides maximum maneuverability and a solid grip on the 7.25" radius maple fingerboard. The vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo with cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles generates warm guitar waves with ease. The single-line Fender Deluxe tuners keep your intonation stable while providing a stellar visual display.

Premium Components and Finish

The premium gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish presents the renowned Stratocaster shine. Choose from classic colors like Vintage Blonde, sea foam green, 2-color sunburst and black. Nickel and chrome hardware are made to model the coveted guitar appointments of ages past. A vintage-style tweed case with a crushed red interior protects your investment when not in use.

A Legendary Classic Reborn

The Fender American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone. The American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster electric guitar is a faithful recreation of a rock 'n' roll legend.

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Open Box Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Level 2 2-Color Sunburst 197881215842
Open Box Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Level 2 2-Color Sunburst 197881215842

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  • Ash body with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck in a V-shaped profile
  • Maple fingerboard with 21 vintage tall frets and black dot inlays
  • Trio of Pure Vintage ’57 single-coil Strat pickups

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Body
  • Body type: Double cutaway
  • Body wood: Ash
  • Body finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck
  • Neck shape: V
  • Neck wood: 1-piece maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Vintage-style butt adjust
  • Neck finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Fret size: Vintage tall
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Black dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.65" (42 mm) bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Proprietary single coil
  • Middle: Proprietary single coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary single coil
  • Control layout: Master volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
  • Tuning machines: Fender vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Vintage-style tweed
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • New vintage fan boy!

    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byKenny

    fromLittle Rock, AR

    TL;DR: Hands down best electric I've owned or played.***I went into GC for the saturday night special telecaster but had also been consdering upgrading my maple player strat recently. I handled the tele for a moment, it was fine and the blue is gorgeous in person, but it was right next to several american strats that got my attention. I tried the pro II strat briefly. I have a pro II maple tele and I've never been wild about the feel, kind of toy-like. The strat of course was the same. I then checked out the ultra which was fine, but only fine. Then the player II out of curiosity since it is a new series. It didn't grab me. Finally I moved on to this american vintage II 57 and all I really registered while in the store was that the vintage II was the best feeling of all that I picked up, but by a lot. I then spent another minute with the saturday night special, which is where my wallet wanted to be, but my heart remained with the vintage II. So I bought it, got it home and into one of my amps, and it was instantly delightful. I've not had such an enjoyable immediate reaction to a guitar in some time. The soft V neck feels great and though this is my first 7.25 radius, it is perfect for my playing. The pickups are equally impressive. I don't have any reference for Fender vintage but I've had and played a number of Fenders with different pickups, and the vintage II pickups are the best I've ever heard. I've always tried to be blanced in my reviews but I cannot find even one nitpicky thing to say about this guitar. It is exceptional.

  • Top of the line

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byRobert

    fromOakland Ca

    Daily playing and occasionally gigging. This is high quality instrument with quality fit and finish. Modern elements like taller frets and a five way switch are a nice feature.The Pure Vintage pickups are lyrical and responsive. The v shaped neck is quite comfortable. Recommended!

  • Need better quality control

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGreg

    fromWashington State

    Everything about this guitar and the accessories were great except the neck was crooked! Seriously! Expected a lot more from a Corona built AV II 1957 Strat. Musician's Friend was great to deal with though.

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  • submitted15 days ago

    asked byMichael

    fromVinton Iowa

    Is there a way to review the "blemish" to determine if I find it acceptable? Why are there 11 blemished? Seems to be a large number. I do not see the "Made in the USA" or other proof of American made. Thank you

    Is there a way to review the "blemish" to determine if I find it acceptable? Why are there 11 blemished? Seems to be a large number. I do not see the "Made in the USA" or other proof of American made. Thank you

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I apologize for the confusion. This isn't accurate. We will need to contact the web team.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byFenderBoy

    fromChicago

    Are these made in USA?

    Are these made in USA?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    "American Vintage"