Fender - American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster - Sonic Blue #0110280872
The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.
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V-Mod II pickups with enhanced clarity and reduced noise compared to Player series. Rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted neck heel for effortless upper-fret access. Push-pull tone pot unlocking additional pickup combinations beyond the standard 5 positions. Made in USA with Fender's highest production-line quality standards.
Positions 2 and 4 on the 5-way switch are where the true Strat magic lives - that bell-like, glassy quack is something no other guitar design in history has been able to replicate. Add a touch of spring reverb and you have one of the most iconic, most recorded sounds in popular music.
The American Professional Stratocaster is the Strat that working musicians reach for when they need an instrument that performs flawlessly every single night. The V-Mod II pickups deliver fuller, warmer tone than the Player series, the rolled fingerboard edges feel like silk under your fingers, and the push-pull tone pot opens up tonal territory that standard Strats can't access. If you're serious about guitar and want an instrument that will never hold you back, this is the one.
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American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster®
Relive the sound and spirit of 1965 with the American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster. Smack in the middle of one of music’s most electrifying decades, the Stratocaster in 1965 was an instrument on its way to becoming rock’s greatest electric guitar. A perfect example of a Strat in a transition year, the 1965 Stratocaster® features a 1965 “C”-shaped maple neck, this time with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and larger pearl dot inlays. Other authentic features include an 11-hole three-ply white pickguard, the incredibly cool transition logo with larger lettering, and a set of amazing “gray bottom” Pure Vintage 1965 pickups.- Alder Body
- Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Pure Vintage '65 Gray-bottom Single-Coil Strat® pickups
- 1965 "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
- Round Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard
- Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
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GLOSS NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISH
Nitrocellulose lacquer, as used on ‘50s and ‘60’s Fender instruments, is a premium finish that reveals the instrument’s true tonal character.ALDER BODY
Alder has a well-balanced tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.7.25” RADIUS ROUND-LAMINATED ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD
The 7.25”-radius fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, while vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes without fretting out.1965 “C”-SHAPE NECK
In vintage years, the shape and thickness of Fender guitar necks varied tremendously. The American Vintage II Series features authentic neck profiles from Fender’s past.PURE VINTAGE '65 STRATOCASTER PICKUPS
Specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed just like pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets.
Body |
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| Body | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster® |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat® |
| Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup) |
| Middle Pickup | Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat® |
| Neck Pickup | Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat® |
| Pickup Configuration | SSS |
| Switching | 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup |
General |
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| Color | Sonic Blue |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Product Name | American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster®, Round-Lam Rosewood Fingerboard, Sonic Blue |
| Series | American Vintage II |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles |
| Control Knobs | Vintage White Plastic |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome/Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Neck Plate | 4-Bolt Vintage-Style |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Eggshell |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage-Style |
| Strings | Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406 |
| Switch Tip | Vintage White |
| Tuning Machines | Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" |
Measurements |
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| Fret Size | Vintage Tall |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
Neck |
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| Fingerboard Material | Round-Laminated Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 7.25" (184.1 mm) |
| Headstock | Stratocaster® |
| Neck Construction | 4-Bolt |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | 1965 "C" |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Position Inlays | White Pearloid Dot - 7mm |
| String Nut | Bone |
| Truss Rod | Vintage-Style Butt Adjust |
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