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Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster RW, Surf Green Overview
The Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster RW in Surf Green is a USA-made reissue that captures the look, feel and sound of an early-'60s original with impressive attention to detail. Its alder body and gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish deliver the lively, resonant character players expect from a classic Strat, while the Surf Green finish and mint green pickguard give it that unmistakable vintage appeal. It's the sort of guitar that instantly feels familiar if you love old-school Fender styling and response.
A trio of Pure Vintage '61 single-coil pickups serves up bright, articulate cleans, woody mids and the glassy snap that made the Stratocaster a staple of blues, rock, indie and pop. The 1961 "C" maple neck and 7.25" slab rosewood fingerboard keep the playing feel authentic, while vintage-tall frets make bends easier than you'd expect from such a traditional setup. Add in the period-correct synchronized tremolo, bent steel saddles and vintage-style Deluxe tuners, and you've got a guitar that balances collectible vintage style with dependable modern quality.
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View Full DescriptionBuilt for true early-'60s feel
This model gets the core recipe right. The alder body keeps things balanced and resonant, while the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish lets the guitar breathe and age in a way many players love. Combined with the refined 1961 styling, Surf Green finish and mint green guard, it has the kind of understated vintage look that never really goes out of style. It feels like a well-kept classic rather than a modern guitar dressed up to look old.
Classic Strat tone in every position
The three Pure Vintage '61 single-coil pickups are voiced for the chime, bite and clarity that define a great Stratocaster. Expect sparkling cleans, crisp attack and that familiar in-between quack in positions two and four. There's plenty of sweetness on the neck pickup, balanced punch in the middle and enough bridge cut to help leads and riffs stand out in a mix. It covers edge-of-breakup parts beautifully and still stays articulate when you dig in harder.
Vintage neck feel with vintage tall frets
The 1961 "C" profile and 7.25" slab rosewood fingerboard recreate the feel of a genuine early-'60s Strat, giving chords a comfortable grip and lead lines a smooth, rounded response. Fender has paired that traditional radius with vintage-tall frets, so you still get cleaner bends and a slightly easier playing experience than you'd expect from a strict period-correct spec sheet. It's an ideal balance for players who want vintage feel without giving up too much modern comfort.
Authentic hardware all the way through
From the synchronized tremolo and bent steel saddles to the cold rolled steel block and single-line Fender Deluxe tuners, the hardware sticks closely to the original formula. That means a familiar feel under the picking hand, stable tuning with sensible setup, and the kind of ringing, lively response players chase in old USA Strats. It's a proper vintage-inspired build, right down to the bridge cover, butterfly string tree and all the other tiny details that complete the spec.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster RW, Surf Green
- Product Code: 0110250857
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Profile: 1961 "C"
- Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Vintage Tall
- Inlays: Clay Dot
- Side Dots: Vintage Clay
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat
- Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
- Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
- Tremolo Block: Cold Rolled Steel
- Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
- String Trees: Butterfly
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickup Covers: Aged White
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- Switch Tip: Aged White
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
- Included Accessory: Chrome Bridge Cover
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel .010-.046
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