{"product_id":"fender-american-vintage-ii-1957-stratocaster-ash-body-vintage-blonde","title":"Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster – Ash Body, Vintage Blonde","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep Back into the Golden Era of Fender\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster is a masterclass in historical accuracy and premium American craftsmanship. Built in Corona, California, this instrument captures the exact look, feel, and sound of one of the most coveted years in electric guitar history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished in a gorgeous translucent Vintage Blonde, this specific model features a premium Ash body—staying true to Fender’s 1950s tradition of using ash for blonde finishes to highlight the beautiful wood grain beneath the paint. Combined with a Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish that will age gracefully, this Stratocaster breathes and resonates just like a true vintage original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic '57 Feel and Vintage Chime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are chasing classic rock riffs or stinging blues leads, the American Vintage II '57 Stratocaster delivers. The 1-piece maple neck features a chunky 1957 \"V\" profile for an incredibly comfortable, substantial grip, while the Pure Vintage '57 single-coil pickups provide the signature crystalline chime and woody bite that made the Stratocaster famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody: \u003c\/b\u003ePremium Ash body (exclusive to the Vintage Blonde finish) for enhanced resonance and striking grain visibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eAuthentic Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer that lets the wood breathe and ages naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eSubstantial 1957 \"V\" shape neck carved from 1-piece Maple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFingerboard: \u003c\/b\u003eHistorically accurate 7.25\" radius with Vintage Tall frets for effortless chording and classic playability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePickups: \u003c\/b\u003eThree Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat pickups wound to era-correct specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Period-correct synchronized tremolo with cold-rolled steel block, bent steel saddles, and vintage-style \"Fender Deluxe\" tuners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose the American Vintage II '57 Stratocaster?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want the soul, specs, and sound of a museum-grade 1957 Stratocaster with the reliability of a brand-new instrument, the American Vintage II series is the ultimate choice for players and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExcellent\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: V2329210\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Vintage Blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured Date: 10\/2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured Location:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7lbs 9.4oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Width: 1.64\" at Nut \/ 1.97\" at 12th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Depth: .88\" at 1st Fret \/ .99\" at 12th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fender Tweed Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Candy: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Specs from Fender\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vintage Blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: SSS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Knobs: Aged White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master Volume, Tone 1. 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(Bridge Pickup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry Of Origin: US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 7.25\" (184.1 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Size: Vintage Tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Finish: Nickel\/Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Pickup: Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Name: American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Vintage Blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Construction: 4-Bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: 1-Piece Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: 1957 \"V\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.650\" (42 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: 1-Ply Parchment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Black Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length\" 25.5\" (648 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: American Vintage II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rods: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line \"Fender Deluxe\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48326838943999,"sku":"Fender AV II 1957 Strat V Blonde -03242026","price":1649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/3544\/files\/medium_534cbcef-bcd4-4d71-adf8-462dc1e9b2c4.jpg?v=1774374718","url":"https:\/\/www.cottonwoodmusicemporium.com\/products\/fender-american-vintage-ii-1957-stratocaster-ash-body-vintage-blonde","provider":"Cottonwood Music Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}