Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster
Overview
The Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster is a meticulous recreation of one of the most important electric guitars ever made, built at Fender's Corona, California factory with obsessive attention to period-correct specifications. The alder body features a thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that ages gracefully and allows the wood to breathe and resonate naturally over time, contributing to a lively, dynamic tonal character. Three Pure Vintage '57 single-coil pickups deliver the quintessential Stratocaster voice " glassy cleans with bell-like chime, snappy rhythm tones with percussive attack, and singing lead tones that bloom with harmonic richness when pushed through an overdriven amp. The 1957-spec soft V neck profile is faithful to the era, providing a substantial, satisfying handful that vintage enthusiasts will love. Period-accurate details include a single-ply pickguard, vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles, and kluson-style tuning machines that complete the authentic 1950s presentation. The bone nut and vintage-tall frets round out a specification sheet that reads like a time capsule. This guitar is ideal for professional and advanced players who revere the original Stratocaster design and want the closest possible experience to a genuine 1957 specimen. The vintage fret size and V-profile neck may feel limiting to players accustomed to modern flat-radius, jumbo-fret instruments.
Electric Guitars
A meticulous recreation of the 1957 Stratocaster with nitrocellulose lacquer, Pure Vintage pickups, soft V neck profile, and period-correct appointments for vintage enthusiasts seeking authentic 1950s specifications.
Instrument Details
$2,099
Professional
Brand
Fender
Type
Electric Guitar
Made In
United States
Year
2022
