Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster

This Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster is a stunning tribute to one of the most iconic guitars in music history. Its alder body and slim “C”-shaped maple neck are paired with a slab rosewood fingerboard featuring clay dot inlays, offering a smooth, fast-playing experience that’s true to vintage spec. Loaded with Pure Vintage '61 single-coil pickups, this Stratocaster produces the signature sparkle, warmth, and dynamic response that defined an era. Period-correct details like the 3-ply pickguard, vintage-style tuners, synchronized tremolo, and 7.25" radius fingerboard reflect Fender’s meticulous craftsmanship and commitment to historical accuracy. Both visually and sonically inspiring, this guitar is built for players who demand timeless tone, classic style, and exceptional playability.

Body: Alder in 3-Color Sunburst finish.

Neck: Maple with slab Rosewood fingerboard, slim “C” profile, 25.5" scale length, 1.650” nut width, 21 vintage tall frets, clay dot inlays.

Pickups/Hardware: Pure Vintage '61 single-coil pickups, 5-way selector switch, vintage-style synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuners, 3-ply pickguard, bone nut.

Cosmetics: Guitar plays great but has a few cosmetic issues. There’s a large ding on the lower bout that exposes the wood of the body, a crack in the pick guard, scratches on the bass-side horn, a small chip on the back of the back of the guitar, as well as another chip near the lower bout on the front of the instrument. All cosmetic issues are shown in the attached photos.

Playability: Our in-house guitar tech has inspected, setup, and restrung this instrument with a new set of strings. The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functional, and the action has been set up low and comfortable.

Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz.

Case: This guitar ships without a case, professionally packed and fully insured.