Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster - Black
Fender - American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster - Black, SSS, Non-Locking Trem, Maple Fingerboard
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American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster
(Black)
iconic sound and style!The Fender American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the iconic designs that changed the course of musical history forever. 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.
With its alluring curves, sparkling sounds and groundbreaking tremolo bridge, Fender's new 1954 Stratocaste was a phenomenon, different from anything the world had ever seen before. By 1957, the Stratocaster had crystallized into a mid-century masterpiece.
The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the product of legends.
at a glance
• Alder Body
• Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat pickups
• "V"-Shaped Neck Profile
• Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Pure Vintage Single-Line "Fender Deluxe" Tuners
• Vintage-Style Tweed (Crushed Red Interior) case included
Pure Vintage '57 Stratocaster Pickups
true fender designFeaturing a trio of Pure Vintage '57 Stratocaster pickups, sweeping body contours and a supremely comfortable "V"-shape neck with a 7.25" radius maple fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster recreates the quintessential tone and feel of the original.
Other features 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.
Available in three stunning nitrocellulose lacquer finishes - 2-Colour Sunburst and Sea Foam Green over alder and Vintage Blonde over ash - the American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster celebrates a true icon of Fender instrument design.
Why Choose The American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster?
GLOSS NITROCELLULOSE
LACQUER FINISHNitrocellulose lacquer, as used on ‘50s and ‘60’s Fender instruments, is a premium finish that reveals the instrument’s true tonal character.
ALDER
BODYThe body of the guitar is made from Alder, which is a popular choice as it features a well-balanced tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.
7.25” RADIUS
MAPLE FINGERBOARDThe 7.25”-radius fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, while vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes.
1957
“V”-SHAPE NECKIn vintage years, the shape and thickness of Fender guitar necks varied tremendously. The American Vintage II Series features authentic neck profiles from Fender’s past.
PURE VINTAGE '57
STRATOCASTER PICKUPSSpecially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed just like pickups from Fender’s golden years.
VINTAGE-STYLE
HARDWAREFrom the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, every piece of American Vintage II hardware is manufactured to look, sound and function just like it did on the originals.
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
More about our setup Process
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Stratocaster |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Colour | Black |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | 1957 "V" |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on |
| Radius | 7.25" (184.1 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Black Dot |
| Number of Frets | 21, Vintage Tall |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles |
| Tuners | Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" |
| Pickups | 3 x Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat |
| Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) |
| Switching | 5-Position Blade |
