{"product_id":"av-ii-57-strat-mn-2ts","title":"Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster 2-Color Sunburst Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYour Ticket to 1957\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wondered what it felt like to walk into a music shop in the late '50s and buy a brand-new Stratocaster, this is about as close as you can get without a time machine. The Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster isn't just inspired by that golden year—it's built to period-accurate specs, right down to the hardware that's still manufactured on Fender's original '50s and '60s factory machines. This is the Strat that crystallized the design: the sweeping body contours were perfected, the V-shaped neck profile became the standard, and those Pure Vintage '57 pickups delivered the tone that launched a thousand guitar heroes. You're getting authentic vintage feel and sound, but with the consistency and reliability of a modern American-made instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2-Color Sunburst finish over alder gives you that classic look that defined the era, finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer just like the originals. Whether you're chasing blues, classic rock, surf, country, or anything in between, this Stratocaster has the tonal versatility to get you there. It's built for players who appreciate vintage correctness but need an instrument that shows up ready to work—whether that's in the studio, on stage, or in your living room at 2 a.m. when inspiration strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThat '57 Neck Profile and Vintage Fretboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck on this guitar is where a lot of the magic lives. Fender carved it with the authentic 1957 V-shape profile—a comfortable, substantial feel that sits right in the pocket of your hand without feeling like a baseball bat. It's especially great if you're a thumb-over-the-top player or if you like a neck that gives you something to hold onto. The one-piece maple construction means your neck and fretboard are a single slab of wood, just like they were in 1957, and it contributes to the instrument's lively resonance and clear note articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7.25-inch radius fingerboard is pure vintage spec, and it makes chording feel incredibly natural. Your fingers wrap around the curve in a way that just feels right, especially for rhythm playing and vintage-style lead work. Pair that with 21 vintage-tall frets, a 25.5-inch scale length, and a 1.65-inch bone nut, and you've got a playing experience that balances comfort with that familiar Strat snap and clarity. The vintage-tall frets give you a bit more real estate for bending notes than the original low frets, so you get easier playability without sacrificing authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePure Vintage '57 Pickups and Period-Correct Hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Pure Vintage '57 single-coil Stratocaster pickups give you that mid-'50s sonic palette: bright, articulate treble, punchy mids, and a touch-sensitive response that rewards your playing dynamics. These pickups are built with cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins, and alnico magnets—the same materials and construction methods Fender used during the golden years. The 5-way blade switch gives you all five classic Strat tones, from the bridge pickup's cutting bite to the neck pickup's warm, rounded voice, with those iconic in-between quack tones that define the Stratocaster sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo features a cold-rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, delivering smooth vibrato with the kind of sustain and resonance that made the original Strat tremolo a game-changer. Single-line \"Fender Deluxe\" tuners keep your tuning stable while maintaining period-correct aesthetics, and the single-ply pickguard, aged-yellow pickup covers, and chrome hardware all contribute to that authentic 1957 vibe. The control layout is straightforward: master volume, tone 1 for neck and middle pickups, and tone 2 dedicated to the bridge pickup, giving you plenty of tonal shaping options on the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Alder with gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish in 2-Color Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: One-piece maple with 1957 V-shape profile and gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Maple, 7.25-inch radius, 21 vintage-tall frets, black dot inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Bone, 1.65-inch width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: Three Pure Vintage '57 single-coil Stratocaster pickups with cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins, and alnico magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with cold-rolled steel block and bent steel saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Pure Vintage Single-Line \"Fender Deluxe\" tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master volume, tone 1 (neck\/middle pickups), tone 2 (bridge pickup), 5-position blade switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Chrome\/nickel, manufactured on original '50s and '60s era Fender factory machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0110232803\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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