Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster, Vintage Blonde

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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.

With its alluring curves, sparkling sounds and groundbreaking tremolo bridge, Fender’s new 1954 Stratocaster® was a phenomenon, unlike anything the world had ever seen. By 1957, the Stratocaster had crystallized into a mid-century masterpiece.

Featuring a trio of Pure Vintage '57 Stratocaster pickups, sweeping body contours and a supremely comfortable “V”-shape neck with a 7.25” radius maple fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1957 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 a single-ply pickguard.

Offered in three stunning nitrocellulose lacquer finishes – 2-Color Sunburst and Sea Foam Green over alder and Vintage Blonde over ash – the American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster celebrates a true icon of Fender instrument design.

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

Features:

Alder or Ash body
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat pickups
"V"-Shaped Neck Profile
Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Pure Vintage Single-Line "Fender Deluxe" Tuners

GLOSS NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISH
Nitrocellulose lacquer, as used on ‘50s and ‘60’s Fender instruments, is a premium finish that reveals the instrument’s true tonal character

ASH OR ALDER BODY
Ash is a warm-toned wood with clear, bright highs, defined midrange and a beautiful grain pattern. Alder has a well-balanced tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.

7.25” RADIUS MAPLE FINGERBOARD
The 7.25”-radius fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, while vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes.

1957 “V”-SHAPE NECK
In vintage years, the shape and thickness of Fender guitar necks varied tremendously. The American Vintage II Series features authentic neck profiles from Fender’s past.

PURE VINTAGE '57 STRATOCASTER PICKUPS
Specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed just like pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets.

VINTAGE-STYLE HARDWARE
From the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, every piece of American Vintage II hardware is manufactured to look, sound and function just like it did on the originals. Much of the American Vintage II hardware is still manufactured on the original ‘50s and ‘60s era Fender factory machines.

General
Series
American Vintage II
Orientation
Right-Hand
Color
Vintage Blonde
Country Of Origin
US

Neck
Headstock
Stratocaster®
Neck Material
1-Piece Maple
Neck Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape
1957 "V"
Neck Construction
4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius
7.25" (184.1 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Maple
Position Inlays
Black Dot
Side Dots
Black
Number of Frets
21
Truss Rod
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
String Nut
Bone
Nut Width
1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material
Bone

Body
Body
Ash
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape
Stratocaster®
Body Material
Ash

Hardware
Bridge
Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece
Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
Bridge Mounting
6-Screw Vintage-Style
Tremolo Block
Cold Rolled Steel
Pickguard
1-Ply Parchment
Pickup Covers
Aged White
Control Knobs
Aged White
Switch Tip
Aged White
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines
Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
String Trees
Butterfly
Strings
Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Tremolo Arm
Screw-In
Neck Plate
4-Bolt Serialized
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style

Electronics
Bridge Pickup
Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup
Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup
Pure Vintage '57 Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup Configuration
SSS
Controls
Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge 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

Accessories
Recommened Gig Bag
FE1225 Electric Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991612406 (Not Included)

Why buy from Melody Music Shop, LLC?

Located in Bloomington, Indiana, Melody Music Shop strives to maintain a diverse, high quality inventory along with exceptional customer service. We carry a wide range of instruments and accessories, including new and used guitars, band and orchestral instruments, pianos, amps, sound systems, and so much more!

With certified technicians on staff and a century + of experience between them all, you can rest assured any instrument you purchase from Melody Music Shop LLC is in the best condition possible! Our ENTIRE STORE is maintained at 50% humidity year round per manufacturer's stringent requirements. All items will be packaged carefully to ensure their safe arrival. Guitars will have their string tension lowered and packaged to manufacture specs or better. Melody Music Shop LLC guarantees quality products, fast shipping, and top-notch customer service!

Please contact us if you have any questions!

Shipping

Items purchased from our store will typically ship out within 1 business day of receiving payment. UPS Ground, FedEx, or USPS, fully insured, will be used for shipping instruments and large items. Items over $300 will require a signature. Apartment addresses will have a mandatory signature requirement.

Payments

Paypal

We accept PayPal and will only ship to confirmed ship-to addresses listed on the PayPal account.

Credit Cards

We accept Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and American Express. The shipping and billing address must match in order for us to ship the item to that address.

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Financing

We offer 0% financing and extended terms on many of our items. Please contact us if you have any questions about our payment options.

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Shipping Policy

- We carry most items in inventory so we can ship your items without delay.

Most purchases leave our warehouse within 2 business-days of receipt of your order. Orders received on Friday, Saturday & Sunday will ship out Monday. (Our shipping department is closed on weekends & major US holidays.)

- Some of our items are shipped directly from the supplier. These items may require longer shipping times. Large orders, or orders which include items shipped directly from our suppliers, will arrive in multiple boxes.

- If you live within the continental US you will have the following options and associated shipping & handling costs at checkout:

Orders up to $50 – $7.99
Most orders over $50 – Free Shipping
Some exclusions apply – contact us for expedited and large / heavyweight item shipping quotes

- If a package is not able to be delivered by for any reason and returned to us, the customer will be responsible for the original shipping cost, plus the cost of returned shipping, as well as shipping costs to be resent if you desire.

- Orders to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO addresses (AA & AP) are shipped the best way based on weight, package size, and location. Please refer below for International Shipping information.

- Once your order has been processed for shipment you will receive shipment notification from via the email you provided at checkout. This email will contain a tracking number and a link to the shipper’s website for your convenience. If you do not receive this notice, please check your spam folders.

- If you received the wrong product, or if it arrives defective or damaged in transit, please contact us within 2 days of receipt so we can assist you to resolve the problem. All damages incurred during shipment will be the responsibility of the shipping company which delivered the item (Fedex, USPS, or UPS).

International Shipping:

We proudly ship to countries outside the United States of America: International orders are shipped the best way based on weight, package size, and location.

- All products are charged in USD (United States Dollars). Need help figuring out the rate of our products in your country? This currency calculator is an excellent tool: http://www.xe.com/.

All custom fees, taxes and duties are the sole responsibility of the customer.
The value of our package will be listed directly on your package as required by custom authorities.
The release of your package is at the sole discretion of custom agents.

Due to customs processing, some packages may be delayed delivery.

NOTE: Depending on the shipping that has been chosen, there may or may not be tracking available once your packaged leaves the US. Once the USPS verifies (via tracking/scanning information that is available at usps.com) that the package has left the country, we cannot be held responsible for any missing packages. If there is an issue It is the responsibility of the customer to provide the customer care team with solid, specific information from your countries postal service regarding an order for a refund to be issued. Please keep in mind that international orders may take a bit longer to be received by the customer as we have no control over customs. The buyer assumes all risk and responsibility when placing international orders.

Return Policy

Thanks for shopping at Melody Music Shop, LLC!

If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we’re here to help!

Returns:

- You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date of purchase.

- To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.

- Your item must be in the original packaging with all original contents.

- Your item needs to have the receipt or proof of purchase.

- No credit card refunds will be issued without matching credit card receipt.

- You must have a Return Authorization number to be eligible to make a return via shipment or delivery to us.

- If you received the wrong product, or it arrived damaged in transit, please contact us within 48 hours of receipt so we can assist you to resolve the problem immediately. Any issues after 48 hours of delivery cannot and will not be addressed.

- We have received -numerous- false claims by a customer's local "luthier" (aka Youtube specialist) that a guitar has a bad neck set, has a warped neck, broken truss rod, looks at them funny, or is just generally not good to them because they want to sell them their own service work or guitar. These claims will not be considered valid unless an authorized manufacturer's representee has evaluated the instrument. Once the instrument is altered by another "luthier", the instrument is considered altered and void of return.

- All damages incurred during shipment will be the responsibility of the shipping company which delivered the item (USPS or UPS). A claim will be filed immediately and claim number confirmation issued to the recipient. The recipient will hold on to the damaged item and all of its packing contents / materials until the claim has been resolved in one of the following manners: the item is picked up by the shipping company for salvage and the recipient will then be reimbursed in full; the claim is rejected at which point we will seek further evidence to appeal and issue refund upon the case outcome; the shipping company advises us the damages are not their responsibility (at which point we will appeal and seek return of the damaged item for refund / replacement). Any attempt to return the item immediately and not follow these procedure voids any refund / return remedies. Please be advised that all of our outgoing packaging is high-definition video-recorded to avoid claims of damages occurring prior to shipment

- With the exception of Custom Shop guitars (see exception below), a restocking fee of 15% (or more if the instrument is used or damaged) will be assessed if an item is not returned in its original sold condition. The return must include the original box, all factory paperwork / case candy, pickguard film, cables, tools, etc. If the customer wishes to return an item they received because they do not like the item (i.e., sound, feel, look), the customer is responsible for the restocking fee and the shipping costs to and from and those costs will be deducted from the refund amount.

- Custom Shop guitar purchases will be exempt of the restocking fee if they are returned complete in the exact condition they were sent: i.e. in its original sold condition. The return must include the original box, all factory paperwork / case candy, pickguard film, cables, tools, etc. The buyer will only be responsible for the shipping costs to and from.

- Special orders and pre-orders are non-cancellable / refundable. We will allow the credit to be applied to another product upon requests.

- No returns on harmonicas, kazoos, or microphones.

- Layaways and Layaway payments are non-refundable

- There will be a 15% restocking fee on all instruments (with the exception of Custom Shop instruments; see above), accessories, sound system, and amplifier returns unless exchanging towards another instrument of equal or greater value. Limited to one exchange per customer then customer is responsible for all original fees / shipping costs / etc after that.

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Vendor: Fender

SKU: 110232807

UPC: 885978840748

Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster, Vintage Blonde

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