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Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster - Shoreline Gold

   
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UPC:885978526864
Manufacturer #:0110280844
Sku:231562

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Description

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

Relive the sound and spirit of 1965 with the American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster. Smack in the middle of one of music’s most electrifying decades, the Stratocaster in 1965 was an instrument on its way to becoming rock’s greatest electric guitar. A perfect example of a Strat in a transition year, the 1965 Stratocaster® features a 1965 “C”-shaped maple neck, this time with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and larger pearl dot inlays. Other authentic features include an 11-hole three-ply white pickguard, the incredibly cool transition logo with larger lettering, and a set of amazing “gray bottom” Pure Vintage 1965 pickups.

Features

  • Alder Body
  • Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
  • Pure Vintage '65 Gray-bottom Single-Coil Strat® pickups
  • 1965 "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
  • Round Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

General Info

  • Series: American Vintage II (faithful '60s reissue)

  • Orientation: Right-handed

  • Color: Shoreline Gold (gloss nitrocellulose lacquer)

  • Country of Origin: USA

Neck

  • Headstock: Vintage Stratocaster®

  • Neck Material: Maple

  • Neck Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (for a period-correct feel)

  • Neck Shape: 1965 "C" profile (comfortable mid-'60s contour)

  • Fingerboard: Round-laminated rosewood (authentic to '65 specs)

  • Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (vintage curvature for smooth chording)

  • Inlays: White pearloid dot (7 mm)

  • Frets: 21 (vintage-style)

  • Truss Rod: Vintage butt-adjust (hidden at the heel)

  • Nut: Bone (1.650" width for classic spacing)

Body

  • Body Material: Alder (lightweight and resonant)

  • Body Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (ages beautifully)

  • Shape: Classic Stratocaster®

Hardware

  • Bridge: Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles (authentic '60s feel)

  • Pickguard: 3-ply eggshell (aged white/black/white)

  • Knobs/Switch Tip: Vintage white plastic

  • Tuners: Pure Vintage single-line "Fender Deluxe" (period-correct)

  • Neck Plate: 4-bolt vintage-style

  • Strap Buttons: Vintage-style

Electronics

  • Pickups: Three Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coils (faithful to mid-'60s tone)

  • Configuration: SSS

  • Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck), Tone 2 (bridge/middle)

  • 5-Way Switching:

    • 1: Bridge

    • 2: Bridge + Middle

    • 3: Middle

    • 4: Middle + Neck

    • 5: Neck



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About MGE

Opened in 1985, Marks Guitar Exchange has been a staple to San Diego's musical community.  With a focus on guitar and bass, we've curated the best inventory in San Diego with service to match.