Fender American Vintage II 1961 Strat Neck 21 Vintage Tall Frets 7.25" RW
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An "American Vintage II" neck designed like back in the day
Fender necks evolved significantly year to year, and that's exactly what the American Vintage II series celebrates: specifications faithful to historic instruments. Made in Corona, California, this 1961 Stratocaster neck combines a rosewood fingerboard, Clay Dot inlays, and a 7.25" radius typical of early 60s Strats, delivering the comfort and feel under the fingers of vintage models.
Who is it for, and what type of project?
This neck is aimed at guitarists wanting to recapture the vintage touch (comfortable chords, rounded feel under the hand) or give their Strat a more "pre-CBS" character. It's also an excellent choice for a high-end replacement project: upgrading a Squier, restoring a Strat, or custom builds focused on clean tones, surf, blues, and classic rock.
Details that make a difference at installation
The bone nut is pre-slotted with "pilot" notches to guide string spacing during final shaping. Like any authentic replacement neck (not factory-mounted on a body), professional intervention by a qualified technician may be required: nut adjustment, fret leveling, neck pocket fitting, and general setup. Once installed and adjusted, you get response and playability consistent with the 1961 Strat DNA.
Technical specifications
| Category | spare part | Color | Natural |
| Instrument | electric | Quantity | 1 |
| Neck | Maple | Nut | Bone |
| Neck attachment | 4-bolt | Radius | 7.25" (184.1 mm) |
| Neck finish | Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Nut width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Neck profile | 1961 "C" | Truss Rod | Vintage-Style Butt Adjust |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Tuning machines configuration | Vintage-Style 2-Screw |
| Inlays | Clay Dot | Truss rod wrench | Vintage-Style Slotted |
| Fret size | Vintage Tall | Made in | United States of America |
| Number of frets | 21 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this neck compatible with a 4-bolt Stratocaster mounting?
The mounting is designed for 4 bolts, following the specified Stratocaster format. Fitting to the neck pocket and general adjustments may require the work of a qualified technician.
What is the fretboard radius of the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Strat Neck?
The rosewood fretboard has a 7.25-inch radius, or 184.1 mm. This radius corresponds to early 1960s Stratocasters and promotes a rounded feel for chords.
Is the bone nut ready to install?
The bone nut is pre-slotted with pilot notches, but final shaping may require adjustment.
What frets are installed on this 1961 Strat neck?
The 21 frets are Vintage Tall size. This setup is paired with a 1961 “C” neck profile and a 42 mm nut width.
How is the truss rod adjusted on this neck?
Adjustment is done via a Vintage-Style Butt Adjust truss rod, accessible at the heel of the neck. A Vintage-Style Slotted wrench is recommended for this operation. The maple neck is coated with a glossy nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
