Classic '50s Stratocaster Tone Meets Modern Reliability
Sometimes you want a Strat that just feels right from the first chord. The Vintera II '50s Stratocaster features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that's full of punch and clarity. This Ocean Turquoise Metallic finish with mint green pickguard delivers that vintage aesthetic without the vintage price tag. Made in Mexico with a 25.5" scale length and 1.650" nut width, this guitar balances period-correct specs with the kind of build quality that makes it a working musician's tool, not just a wall hanger.
Based on a Mid-'50s "V" profile that's been slightly rounded, this "Soft V" neck has a distinctly comfortable fretting-hand feel. It's not the baseball bat of an early '50s model, but it's got enough meat to feel substantial in your hand. The 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. The 21 frets give you plenty of range without losing that vintage vibe.
What really makes this guitar is who it's for: the player who wants classic Strat character without fighting temperamental vintage quirks. You get the look, the feel, and the fundamental tone of a '50s Strat with tuning machines that actually stay in tune and a five-way switch instead of the original three-way.
Vintage-Voiced Pickups That Deliver the Goods
Under the hood, you'll find a trio of vintage-style '50s pickups that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. Fender's Vintage-Style '50s Pickups are all new for the Vintera II range, and have been completely revoiced from the 2019 versions, so you're getting pickups specifically designed for this series, not leftovers from another line.
These single-coils deliver the bell-like chime and snap you expect from a Strat. Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) give you traditional Strat control layout, while the five-way blade switch opens up all those in-between "quack" tones that define Stratocaster sound. Whether you're chasing Buddy Holly clean tones or looking for something with more bite, these pickups cover a lot of ground.
The gloss polyester body finish is durable and looks great under stage lights, while the gloss urethane neck finish provides a smooth playing surface that doesn't slow you down. The parchment plastic knobs and pickup covers complete the vintage aesthetic.
Hardware Built for Real Playing
The vintage-style synchronized tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package. The 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles offers that classic Fender vibrato feel with modern functionality.
The bridge mounting is the traditional six-screw vintage-style setup, giving you the adjustability to dial in your action and intonation exactly how you like it. Hardware Finish is Nickel/Chrome, maintaining that period-correct look. The synthetic bone nut maintains tuning stability while black dot position inlays with black side dots keep the fingerboard clean and classic.
The four-bolt standard neck construction is rock-solid, and the vintage-style butt-adjust truss rod keeps setup simple. String it up with the included .009-.042 gauge nickel-plated steel strings and you're ready to play right out of the case.
Product Features:
- Alder body construction with gloss polyester finish in Ocean Turquoise Metallic
- Maple neck with Mid '50s Soft "V" profile and gloss urethane finish
- Maple fingerboard with 7.25" radius and 21 vintage-tall frets
- Three Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Strat pickups (revoiced for Vintera II series)
- 25.5" scale length with 1.650" synthetic bone nut
- 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles
- Fender Vintage-Style tuning machines with improved gear ratio
- 5-position blade switching with master volume and two tone controls
- Mint green 3-ply pickguard with parchment knobs and pickup covers
- Made in Mexico with deluxe gig bag included
Brand: Fender
Model: Vintera II '50s Stratocaster
SKU: 0149012308
Condition: New
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