Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Black

The Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster is a faithful recreation of the guitar that helped shape the golden era of rock and roll. By the late 1950s, the Stratocaster had cemented itself as the preferred instrument of players like Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Hank Marvin, known for its contoured body, crisp single-coil tones, and revolutionary tremolo system. This model brings back the feel and sound of an original ‘57 Strat, meticulously crafted with period-correct appointments and construction techniques.

The alder body provides a resonant and balanced foundation, staying true to the original mid-century design. A one-piece maple neck, finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, is shaped into a comfortable 1957 "V" profile, reflecting the feel of the era. The maple fingerboard, with a 7.25-inch radius and 21 vintage-tall frets, maintains the authentic playing experience of a late-'50s Strat. Vintage-style single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners offer smooth, precise tuning stability, while the bone nut enhances resonance and sustain.

A trio of Pure Vintage ‘57 single-coil Stratocaster pickups delivers the unmistakable tone that defined early electric guitar recordings. Clear, dynamic, and responsive, these pickups capture the bell-like highs, scooped mids, and articulate lows that made the Stratocaster a classic. A five-way pickup selector switch, combined with individual tone controls for the neck and middle pickups, allows for versatile tone shaping. The Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, complete with bent steel saddles and a cold-rolled steel block, ensures accurate intonation and expressive pitch modulation.

Wrapped in a Black gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, the Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster is a time capsule of one of the most influential guitar designs ever made. It comes with a vintage-style tweed case.

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