The Fender® American Vintage II series offers an incredibly authentic rendition of the revolutionary designs that transformed musical history. Crafted with period-accurate bodies, necks, and hardware, premium finishes, and precisely voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument truly captures the real essence of Fender craftsmanship and tone. Specifications include a Stratocaster® body shape made of Alder with a Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish. The neck has a 1957 'V' profile, a Maple fretboard with a 7.25' (184.1 mm) radius, 21 Vintage Tall Frets, and Black Dot inlays. It features Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat® pickups at the bridge, middle, and neck, a Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, a 1-Ply Parchment pickguard, Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel strings (.010-.046 Gauges), Pure Vintage Single Line 'Fender Deluxe' tuning machines, and Nickel/Chrome hardware finish. It comes with a Vintage-Style Tweed case with a Crushed Red interior.
Using your Fender American Vintage II 57 Stratocaster is straightforward. First, tune your guitar using the tuning machines. You can adjust the sound by choosing different pickups. For a bright and cutting sound, use the bridge pickup. The middle pickup gives a warm and balanced tone, while the neck pickup offers a smooth and mellow sound. When playing, be gentle with the tremolo bar to avoid string breakage. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in its case when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to prevent corrosion. Every few months, you can clean the fretboard with a suitable cleaner and polish the hardware to keep it looking new. If you notice any issues, like loose parts or changes in sound, it's best to take it to a professional guitar technician.
