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Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - 3-Colour Sunburst
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Your Price: $3,169.99 CDN
or from $147 CDN/mo
Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
3 models to choose from:
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.
Featuring a premium alder body, a trio of Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster pickups and a medium "C"-Shaped maple neck mated with a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original. Other appointments include a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo with cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners and 3-ply pickguard.
Series: American Vintage II
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Position Inlays: Clay Dot
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
PICKUPS:
Neck: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
Middle: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
Bridge: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup 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
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Control Knobs: Aged White
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 073-0250-406
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Brown (Orange Interior)
Featuring a premium alder body, a trio of Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster pickups and a medium "C"-Shaped maple neck mated with a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original. Other appointments include a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo with cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners and 3-ply pickguard.
Series: American Vintage II
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Position Inlays: Clay Dot
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
PICKUPS:
Neck: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
Middle: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
Bridge: Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup 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
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Control Knobs: Aged White
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 073-0250-406
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Brown (Orange Interior)
Specifications
| Active EQ: | No |
| Body Colour: | 3-Colour Sunburst |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Body Shape: | Stratocaster |
| Body Type: | Solid |
| Bridge Design: | Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo w/Bent Steel Saddles |
| Bridge Type: | Tremolo |
| Case/Gigbag: | Vintage Style Hardshell Included |
| Controls: | 1 Volume + 2 Tones |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Features: | 3-ply pickguard, Cold rolled steel tremolo block, Vintage-style hardware, Butterfly string trees |
| Fingerboard: | Slab Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Clay Dots |
| Fret Profile: | Vintage Tall |
| Fretboard Radius: | 7.25" / 184 mm |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel / Chrome |
| Included: | Chrome Bridge Cover |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | 4-Bolt |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 16th |
| Neck Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | 1961 "C" |
| Number of Frets: | 21 |
| Number of Pickups: | 3 |
| Number of Strings: | 6 |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.65" / 42 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| Pickup Brand: | Fender Pure Vintage 61 Strat |
| Pickup Configuration: | SSS |
| Pickup Type: | Single Coil(s) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| String Gauge: | Fender 250R .010-.046 |
| String Type: | Steel |
| Switching: | 5-Way Blade Switch |
| Tailpiece: | Synchronized Tremolo |
| Tuning Machines: | Pure Vintage Single Line Fender Deluxe |
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Fiesta Red (56' T-Bird) 61' Strat 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Prince George, British Columbia
I have a lot of Strats, including one custom shop, some gibson's etc. I thought long and hard about buying this one. I passed on a white one several months ago knowing a red one would be available. It was a toss up.
I have an American Vintage Telecaster as well. This '61 made me look at the 52'Telecaster again with fresh eyes etc. I have to say, I am a fan of the "American Vintage" series, One or Two or Three if there is one later. Incredible guitars.
The 7.25 radius neck is not a problem for me. I have buzz free low action (12th Fret E String) and can bend as much as I need.
I can't put my finger on it but the Vintage aspect is not just the guitar, I think it is a frame of mind or way of thinking about the instrument as well.
No matter what it is this instrument is top drawer in my book. It works, it excites me, I get up early and play long before work. I'm looking at the picture of it on L&M's page right now and can hardly wait to get home to mine.
It may not be for everyone. In fact, the MIM's as well as this series and all the others are all good.
This is old school, not the latest and greatest, there are others that could be said to be better. Great thing about Fender these days as they have so much history and so much to choose from, but....
I have thoughts of perhaps one day Fender will do an American Vintage III with a '59 and/or a 65' - Hint hint?!?
Posted by Bob Claxton on Oct 21, 2024
looking for a pedal platform with flexability 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Grande Prairie, Alberta
Just stopped in my local store to check this out, as it was second on my list. I was on my way to test run a Limited Edition American Professional II. In lake Placid blue with rosewood neck. Didn't make it there. Just looking for a straight up strat to off set my charvel HSS , S2 custom 24, and a 85 roadstar ll SSP90 Seymour pups. Its all I could ever ask for, just adjust the pups to taste and the stable is complete .Pups are so nicely touch sensitive its a treat to play. Was really loving the compound radius 10/16 on the charvel and had not played a 7.25 radius so was unsure. It warrents a new approach to playing-which I always welcome. Happy Birthday to me lol ROCK ON everyone
Thx G Prairie staff I always enjoy the visit.
Posted by Mataois on Aug 9, 2024
Set up 0 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store London North, Ontario
Arrived from the factory with it badly setup..
In fact the setup could have been an new
employee’s first attempt, not checked, then
released to customer awaiting for the guitar they
thought would be the best Fender they’ve
ever owned , especially at the ($ price they paid..!)
Pretty disappointed.. in fact the instrument has
sat it’s case. since I took it home.!!!
The guys at the London North store are incredible
and this has no reflection on them..
I read everything online , watched dealer reviews
online( perhaps they received a good one) and I swallowed the Koolaid.
I can be once, maybe twice, but not a third time!
Posted by Jeff Murphy on May 27, 2024
Nice '61 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
Posted by GGB on May 3, 2024
Great vintage spec guitar nitro finish, but bends suffer with 7.25” neck 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
I picked up this American Vintage II 1961 Strat in sunburst with the rosewood slab board a week ago, sounds fantastic through my amp, but I could not get the action as low as I was hoping for, so I got it set up by L&M today (thanks again Dan Batista and Paul (tech) at Brampton store) and it is much better now, lower action to where I like it, but with the 7.25” radius fingerboard, doing any bends beyond one full step on the high E and B strings past the 10th fret is nearly impossible without the note fretting out. This can be worked around by making the bends slightly further up the board ( David Gilmour or SRV type bends) but it’s a little frustrating after being able to do so on 9.5” Fenders or 12” radius Gretsch guitars. Aside from this issue it is a beautiful guitar, with a nitro finish, a nice vintage style case, real rosewood board, and pickups that sound legit early 1960’s tone. If you can work around and get past the radius issue then this guitar might be for you as well. Anyone who does not do a lot of bending and plays more rhythm or chords, or leads that don’t involve a ton of bending likely wouldn’t even notice the fretting out issue. I wanted a vintage spec nitro finished sunburst Stratocaster, so I think I’ll work around the bending / fretting issue and let this guitar wear gracefully with age and playing time, and I’m sure in no time playing it with the 7.25” radius will become second nature. I have a great Squier 40th anny strat that I can use to play Pink Floyd on if need be loll. Bottom line is if you’re looking for an early 1960’s spec Strat, and a nitro finished Fender that isn’t a custom shop model in Fender’s current offerings, then this is your best bet.
Posted by John on Mar 23, 2024
1961 Stratocaster 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Waterloo, Ontario
This guitar just has the right Stratocaster tone. To playing SRV and Jimi hendrix, to even getting some country tones out of the bridge pickup. Little weight and well balanced guitar. Custom shop without the price tag.
Posted by Thomas on Dec 8, 2023
Met every single hope and expectation 14 of 15 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
It was a long wait, but it was worth it.
I had seen some terrific reviews, and some others that were finding some QC issues as well, but I have to say that when I picked up my Fiesta Red 1961, it absolutely was worth the price tag.
When I opened the case at the store, I was met with the most beautiful nitro finish I've ever seen; the colour is the exact Fiesta Red as advertised - not a shade different. And the finish is just the right thickness that you can make out some faint woodgrain underneath; you may have to squint a little, but it's there. No scratches, no scuffs, just brilliant with that unmistakable sweet smell. This guitar drew some people over to take a look, and drew even more very positive and even congratulatory comments.
The rosewood neck is not streaky or red looking as some have claimed; it's a nice dark rosewood with some faintly lighter features that most wouldn't even notice. And the neck pocket is nicely seated; the string alignment is perfect. No fret buzz anywhere. The 7.25" radius is new to me, and I was worried that it might not be a good fit, but honestly, it felt perfect; the difference is negligible to me. And yes, you can bend without fretting out (as a few had said in other reviews); maybe they can bend up far enough to finally get it to choke out, but I can't.
Perfectly set up and intonated - not one adjustment that I had to make. It's honestly just perfect. Fit and finish from top to bottom - flawless.
How does it sound? Exactly as you hope for it to. The Pure Vintage 1961 pickups truly have "that sound" that my other Strats just can't quite seem to get to; this guitar is literally like getting into a time machine, and going back to 1961.
Would I buy it again? Yes, without a doubt. Without a moments hesitation.
The fine staff at the Kanata Long and McQuade are just the best, and such a great pleasure to deal with. My many thanks to them as well for getting this absolute gem to me.
Posted by Paul on Jul 14, 2023
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - 3-Colour Sunburst | 775204 |
