Fender Stratocaster 1957 American Vintage II MN Vintage Blonde

A Mid-Century Icon at the Heart of the American Vintage II Range

In 1957, the Stratocaster established itself as the benchmark for the modern solid-body: comfortable contoured body, versatile electronics, and innovative tremolo. The American Vintage II 1957 embraces these historic choices, combining them with meticulous craftsmanship and period-correct finishes to deliver the feel, look, and responsiveness that shaped decades of rock, blues, and pop.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking authenticity, it also suits demanding beginners wanting a durable instrument. Its three single-coils and 5-position selector cover everything from crisp cleans to expressive crunch: 50's rock'n'roll, surf, Texas blues, country twang, percussive funk, modern pop, and indie, with excellent clarity in a band setting.

Sound

The trio of Pure Vintage '57 pickups with AlNiCo magnets delivers the Fender DNA: fast attack, controlled brightness, and generous dynamics. The "Pure Vintage" bridge (cold-rolled steel block, steel saddles) enhances articulation and sustain, while the nitrocellulose lacquer allows the body to "breathe." Depending on the finish, ash provides grain, bright highs, and tight lows; alder offers a natural balance with dense mids. Vintage wiring with master volume and two tone controls (one dedicated to the bridge pickup) expands the palette without losing the '50s character.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

- 10-46 nickel-plated steel strings (original Fender USA 250R .010-.046 set) to preserve the gauge and tension balance of the tremolo.
- Standard 2" strap with classic Fender strap buttons for secure standing play.
- Curved capo suited to the 7.25" radius for optimal intonation across the fingerboard.
- Strat-sized gig bag/case for daily transport, complementing the included tweed hard case.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbrs of frets	21
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Yellow
Fingerboard	Maple

Shape	Stratocaster	Bridge	Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo, cold-rolled steel block, stamped steel saddles
Wood	Ash or alder (depending on finish)	Bridge cover	Chrome, included
Finishes	Two-tone Sunburst, Sea Foam Green (alder); Vintage Blonde (ash)	Tuners	Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" inline
Lacquer	Glossy nitrocellulose	Control knobs	Aged white
Pickguard	1-ply parchment	Hardware finish	Nickel/Chrome
Type	One-piece maple, 4-bolt neck plate	Strap buttons	Standard
Profile	"1957 V"	Configuration	SSS
Radius	7.25" / 184 mm	Pickups	3 x Pure Vintage '57 single-coil Strat pickups
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	Master volume; Tone 1 (neck/middle); Tone 2 (bridge)
Frets	21, vintage tall	Selector	5 positions (1 bridge, 2 bridge+middle, 3 middle, 4 middle+neck, 5 neck)
Truss rod adjustment	Heel, vintage style	Series	American Vintage II
Inlays	Black dots	Orientation	Right-handed
Nut	Bone, width 1.65" / 42 mm	Original strings	Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel .010-.046
Headstock	Stratocaster	Case	Vintage-style tweed hard case (crushed red interior)