Fender American Vintage 57 Strat (White Blonde)

One of the most popular instruments in history, the Fender Stratocaster guitar is certainly the most imitated electric guitar ever. 1957—the peak of the maple-neck Strat era—was a benchmark year for the instrument, which had evolved from early incarnations into an archetype.

Original details on this American Vintage ’57 Stratocaster include unique ’57/’62 pickups, three-way switching (five-way switch kit included), beveled pickup magnets, ashtray bridge cover and single-ply pickguard.

Features:

Superb '57 Strat reproduction from the peak of the maple-neck Strat era
Comfort Contoured Ash Body
1-Piece Maple, “V” Shape Neck, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Maple, 7.25 inch Radius (184mm) Fingerboard
21 Vintage Style Frets
3 American Vintage Strat Single-Coil Pickups
Controls - Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
3-Position Blade Pickup Switching: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Middle Pickup, Position 3. Neck Pickup (5-Way Switch Included in Kit)
American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo Bridge with “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
Fender/Gotoh Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Chrome Hardware
1-Ply White, (8 Hole) Pickguard
25.5 inch (648 mm) Scale Length
1.650 inch (42 mm) Width at Nut
Unique American Vintage ‘57 Stratocaster features include “V” Shape Maple Neck, Vintage Styling
Fender Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, 5-Position Switch Update Kit, Meguiar’s Mist and Wipe Kit included with this guitar
Model Number: 010-0102-801

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