A trade-in from one of our clients. Hardly played - so the frets are very good. Lightweight guitar, very resonant.

Cosmeticaly : Pickguard has a small tear (can be replaced) also the backplate is missing a corner. Nothing that bothers when you play, but when you want it replace, let us know !

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FEATURES

• Gloss Nitrocellulose Finish - Nitrocellulose is a very thin, vintage-style lacquer that ages nicely over time, giving it a authentic "played-in" feel.
• Pure Vintage '57 Stratocaster Pickups - Vintage-voiced single coil pickups that produce iconic, sparkling Fender tones in abundance!
• Vintage-Accurate Synchronized Tremolo - Allows for plenty of vintage vibrato effects whilst maintaining excellent tuning stability.
• "V" Shape Maple Neck - A classic, period-accurate neck profile that is synonymous with '50s Fenders. Perfect for both rhythm and lead playing.
• Vintage-Style Tweed Case - A rugged hard case offering excellent protection, decked out in a legendary tweed covering!

The Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster perfectly captures the tone and feel of an original '50s Strat. With it's alluring curves, sweeping contours, crystalline sound and comfortable "V" shape Maple neck, you would be forgiven for thinking you were playing a genuine vintage guitar. Featuring an Ash body with a Nitrocellulose lacquer finish, the 1957 Stratocaster is the stuff of legends, designed for players with a keen appreciation of vintage instruments!

At the heart of the '57 Strat is a trio of Pure Vintage '57 Stratocaster pickups for a host of sparkling single-coil tones that will take you back to the golden age of guitar building. Other premium appointments include a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo with cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, single-line “Fender Deluxe” tuners and a single-ply pickguard.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat®
• Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Tweed (Crushed Red Interior)
• Color: Black
• Configuration: SSS
• Control Knobs: Aged White
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Headstock: Stratocaster®
• Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat®
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat®
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
• Neck Shape: 1957 "V"
• Number of Frets: 21
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
• Style: 3 Single-Coil
• Subtype: Electric Guitars
• Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
• Tremolo Block: Cold Rolled Steel
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"

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