Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster® Round-Lam - Sonic Blue

Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster® Round-Lam Rosewood Fingerboard, Sonic Blue

​The Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster® in Sonic Blue (SKU: 011-0280-872) is a meticulously crafted homage to one of the most iconic electric guitars in history. Part of Fender's American Vintage II series, this model faithfully recreates the specifications and aesthetics of the 1965 Stratocaster, a pivotal year that marked a transition in Fender's design evolution. With its period-accurate features, including a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, and Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom single-coil pickups, this guitar offers both the look and sound that defined an era. Whether you're a vintage enthusiast or a modern player seeking classic tones, the American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster delivers an authentic Fender experience.

Features

• Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish: Provides a vintage-correct appearance and allows the alder body to resonate naturally.​

• Alder Body: Offers a balanced tone with pronounced mids and excellent sustain.

• 1965 "C"-Shaped Maple Neck: Delivers a comfortable grip, true to the original 1965 profile.​

• Round-Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard: Features a 7.25" radius and vintage tall frets for smooth playability and accurate bending.​

• Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat® Pickups: Meticulously voiced to replicate the authentic sound of 1965 Stratocasters.​

• 5-Position Blade Switch: Provides versatile tonal options, covering a wide range of classic Strat sounds.​

• Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles: Ensures stable tuning and expressive vibrato effects.​

• Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" Tuners: Offer accurate tuning stability with a vintage look.​

• 3-Ply Eggshell Pickguard: Adds to the period-accurate aesthetics of the instrument.

• Vintage-Style Hardware: Chrome/nickel-plated steel components enhance durability and vintage appeal.​

Specifications

General:

• Model Number: 011-0280-872​

• Series: American Vintage II​

• Color: Sonic Blue​

• Orientation: Right-Hand​

Body:

• Body Material: Alder​

• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer​

• Body Shape: Stratocaster®​

Neck:

• Neck Material: Maple​

• Neck Shape: 1965 "C"​

• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer​

• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt​

• Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood​

• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)

• Number of Frets: 21​

• Fret Size: Vintage Tall​

• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm​

• Nut Material: Bone​

• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)​

• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust​

Electronics:

• Pickup Configuration: SSS​

• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®​

• Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®​

• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®​

• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle 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​

Hardware:

• Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles​

• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"​

• Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel-Plated Steel

• Pickguard: 3-Ply Eggshell​

• Control Knobs: Vintage White​

• Switch Tip: Vintage White​

• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style

• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style​

• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)

Case/Gig Bag:

• Included Accessories: Deluxe Vintage Black Hardshell Case