Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster MN Black

A Reissue That Continues the Stratocaster Icon

Introduced in 1954 and already legendary by 1957, the Stratocaster defined the modern electric guitar. This American Vintage II 1957 captures the aesthetics, feel, and key specifications of the era while offering the reliability expected today. It features the single-ply pickguard, aligned "Fender Deluxe" tuners, and nitro finish that allows the wood to breathe for authentic resonance.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking vintage "feel." It excels in blues, rock'n'roll, surf, country, and pop, thanks to its dynamics and attack precision. The "V" neck profile offers excellent grip for tight chord playing, picking, and subtle vibrato licks.

The Sound

The Pure Vintage '57 pickups deliver a crystalline, lively texture highly responsive to touch. Alder provides a natural balance between tight lows and present mids, while the maple fingerboard adds brightness and definition. The traditional wiring offers a Master Volume and two tone controls (neck/middle and bridge pickups) to precisely sculpt the highs. The synchronized vibrato and stamped steel saddles enhance attack and sustain, with scooped positions 2 and 4 perfect for snappy rhythms and airy arpeggios.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Delivered in a tweed hard case, it's stage- and studio-ready. For maintenance and playing, add a nickel string set 10-46 (Fender 250R, identical to original setup), a standard strap, and if you use a capo, a capo suited to the 7.25" radius to preserve tuning and comfort.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Black
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed

Shape	Stratocaster	Bridge cover	chrome included
Wood	alder	Tuners	Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" aligned
Finish	glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Pickguard	1-ply Parchment
Material	one-piece maple	Knobs	Aged White
Construction	4-bolt attachment	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Profile	"V 1957"	Configuration	SSS
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickups	3 x Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat (neck, middle, bridge)
Radius	7.25" / 184 mm (vintage type)	Selector	5-position switch
Frets	21, Vintage Tall size	Controls	1 x Master Volume, 1 x Tone (neck/middle pickups), 1 x Tone (bridge pickup)
Nut	bone, width 1.65" / 42 mm	Strings installed	Fender USA 250R nickel 10-46
Truss Rod	Vintage-Style, heel adjustment (Butt Adjust)	Case	Vintage-Style Tweed (crushed red interior)
Bridge	Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo, cold-rolled steel block, stamped steel saddles	Country of manufacture	United States