Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Sonic Blue

The Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster is a precise recreation of one of the most sought-after Stratocaster models from the mid-'60s. In an era when rock, blues, and psychedelic music were redefining the sound of the electric guitar, this Strat was the instrument of choice for artists like Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, and Jimi Hendrix. With its period-correct design, this model delivers the look, feel, and tone of a vintage ‘65 Stratocaster.

The alder body provides a balanced tonal response, ensuring clarity across all frequencies. The maple neck, carved into a comfortable 1965 "C" profile, is finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer for an authentic vintage feel. A round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with a 7.25-inch radius and 21 vintage-tall frets offers smooth navigation, while pearloid dot inlays, an 11-hole three-ply pickguard, and the transition-era logo add to its historically accurate details. Pure Vintage single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners provide tuning stability, and the bone nut enhances overall sustain.

The Pure Vintage ‘65 gray-bottom single-coil Stratocaster pickups deliver bright, articulate highs, scooped mids, and a dynamic response, capturing the signature Strat sound of the 1960s. A five-way pickup selector switch, along with dedicated tone controls for the neck and middle pickups, ensures a wide range of sonic possibilities. The Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo bridge with bent steel saddles offers expressive vibrato control and solid intonation.

Coated in a Sonic Blue nitrocellulose lacquer finish, the Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster brings vintage authenticity to a modern stage. It includes a vintage-style black case.

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