Fender Stratocaster 50s Vintera II MN Black
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Immediate "fifties" feel: Mid '50s Soft "V" neck profile and vintage 7.25" / 184.1 mm radius to recapture the sensations of the first Strats.
- True '50s Strat sound: 3 single-coil "50s style" pickups for bright cleans, singing mids, and the legendary "quack" in the intermediate positions.
- Alder and maple combo: precise attack, clarity, and sustain, ideal for punchy rhythms as well as expressive leads.
- Vintage 6-point vibrato: six-screw synchronized tremolo and vintage-style hardware for lively playing with a decidedly old-school feel.
Manufacturer Information
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A Stratocaster Inspired by the Origins at the Heart of the Vintera II Series
The Fender Vintera II '50s Stratocaster belongs to the brand's "vintage-inspired" lineage: the aesthetics and feel of '50s Strats, with construction designed for everyday reliability. It features the essential codes (SSS configuration, 6-point vibrato, V-shaped neck, alder and maple construction) that make the charm of the first Stratocasters, in a version ready for both stage and studio.
Who Is It For and What For?
This Stratocaster is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a true vintage feel (7.25" / 184.1 mm radius, 21 frets, traditional vibrato) and a highly dynamic response to playing nuances. It excels in blues, surf, rock'n'roll, country, and pop: from crisp chords to singing melodic lines, while maintaining the typical versatility of an SSS Strat.
The Sound
The three "50s style" single-coil pickups deliver clear brightness and quick attack, with a sense of precision that highlights both pick and fingerstyle playing. The neck pickup remains round and expressive, the middle pickup adds snap and definition, while the bridge pickup offers ideal bite for cutting rhythms and incisive leads. The 5-position selector switch allows exploitation of the characteristic scooped tones in positions 2 and 4, and the electronics with master volume + two tone controls (one dedicated to the bridge pickup) facilitate adjusting brightness without losing vintage identity. The combination of alder body and maple neck/fretboard promotes projection, attack clarity, and solid sustain, while the Vintage Tall frets help gain control over bends and vibrato.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, a set of electric guitar strings with gauge .009-.042 (original setup) is a natural choice, and a standard strap will suit standing play. A Deluxe gig bag is included for transport.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SSS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Neck Pickup | Single-coil |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Electronics | Passive |
| Radius | 7 mm | Selector | 5-position |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Color | Black |
| Marker | Point | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Tuning pegs | Vintage | Weight | 7100 kg |
| Original Strings | .009-.042 | ||
| Material | alder | Nut width | 1.650" / 42 mm |
| Shape | Stratocaster | Bridge | vintage-style 6-point synchronized tremolo, bent steel saddles |
| Finish | glossy polyester | Tuners | Fender Vintage-Style |
| Headstock | Stratocaster | Hardware finish | nickel/chrome |
| Neck material | maple | Pickguard | 1-ply white |
| Neck material type | maple | Knobs | parchment plastic |
| Neck finish | glossy urethane | Pickup configuration | SSS |
| Profile | Mid '50s Soft "V" | Pickup type | '50s style single-coil |
| Neck profile type | V shape | Middle pickup | Strat '50s style vintage single-coil |
| Construction | bolt-on, 4-bolt plate | Bridge pickup | Strat '50s style vintage single-coil |
| Fretboard | maple | Selector switch | 5 positions (1. bridge, 2. bridge+middle, 3. middle, 4. middle+neck, 5. neck) |
| Frets | 21, Vintage Tall size | Controls | master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle), tone 2 (bridge) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Series | Vintera II |
| Inlays | black dots | Orientation | right-handed |
| Truss rod adjustment | vintage-style heel adjustment (truss rod nut at heel) | Case/Gig bag | Deluxe gig bag included |
| Nut | synthetic bone | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What sound do the pickups of the Fender Stratocaster 50s Vintera II MN Black offer?
The three vintage-style single-coil pickups provide a fast attack and sharp brightness. The neck pickup delivers a rounded response, while the bridge pickup offers more bite.
Are the V-shaped neck and 7.25-inch radius suitable for vintage playing?
The Mid '50s Soft V neck combines a maple fingerboard with a 7.25-inch (184.1 mm) radius. This setup recreates the playing feel typical of the 1950s. The 21 Vintage Tall frets facilitate control over bends and vibrato.
What tremolo does this Vintera II 50s Stratocaster feature?
The bridge is a 6-point vintage-style synchronized tremolo equipped with bent steel saddles.
Are positions 2 and 4 available?
The 5-position selector provides access to bridge/middle and middle/neck combinations. The tone control dedicated to the bridge pickup allows adjustment of its brightness level.
What accessories are included and which strings should be used?
A Deluxe gig bag is provided for transportation. The original setup uses a set of steel strings with a gauge of .009-.042.
