Fender American Vintage II ’65 Stratocaster Shoreline Gold

The Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster in Sonic Blue is a meticulous reissue that captures the essence of a pivotal year in Stratocaster history. This model features a 1965 “C”-shaped maple neck paired with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard adorned with larger pearloid dot inlays, reflecting the transitional design elements of the era. Equipped with Pure Vintage ’65 Gray-bottom single-coil Strat pickups, it delivers the articulate highs, punchy mids, and clear lows characteristic of mid-60s Stratocasters. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only enhances its vintage aesthetic but also allows the alder body to resonate freely, producing a rich, balanced tone. With period-accurate hardware and a synchronized tremolo bridge, this Stratocaster offers both historical authenticity and exceptional playability.

Specs

Alder body; maple neck with 1965 C profile; round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with 7.25″ radius and pearloid dot inlays; 21 vintage tall frets; 25.5″ scale length; 1.650″ bone nut; Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo bridge with bent steel saddles; Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe tuners; 3-ply eggshell pickguard; nickel/chrome hardware. Nitrocellulose lacquer Shoreline Gold finish. Fender vintage-style brown case with plush orange interior.

Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz.

Electronics
Pure Vintage 65 Gray-bottom single-coil Strat pickups in neck, middle, and bridge positions; master volume; tone control for neck pickup; tone control for middle and bridge pickups; 5-way pickup selector switch.