Fender AV II 61 STRAT RW WT3TB
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AV II 61 STRAT RW WT3TB
Product Info
Article Number:
548551
Brand:
Fender
Model:
AV II 61 STRAT RW WT3TB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$2,418.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This AV II '61 Strat is Fender nailing the vintage vibe. The tone is classic Strat – bright, airy, and articulate – with a touch of warmth from the rosewood. It’s a premium-priced instrument perfect for players chasing that authentic 1960s Strat experience and appreciating the meticulous detail.
Product Description
- Fender AV II 61 STRAT RW WT3TB
- Electric Guitar
- Alder body
- Maple neck
- Block-glued slab board rosewood fingerboard
- Clay dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 1961 "C
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.51")
- Fretboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Bone nut
- 21 Vintage Tall frets
- Pickups: 3 Pure Vintage '61 Strat Single Coils
- 1 x Master volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply Mint Green pickguard
- Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles
- Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" machine heads
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel .010 - .046
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose over Polyurethane Lacquer
- Colour: 3-Color Sunburst High gloss
- Includes Vintage Style Brown case with orange lining
PROS
- • Pure Vintage '61 pickups deliver authentic, bell-like Strat tone and clarity.
- • The 1961 'C' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for many hands.
- • Rosewood fretboard with 7.25” radius provides a vintage feel and comfortable string bends.
- • High gloss nitro finish enhances resonance and provides a beautiful, aged appearance.
CONS
- • Alder body can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer for extended gigs.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness and cracking.
- • The vintage tremolo system demands careful setup to avoid tuning instability.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Pure Vintage '61 Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Vintage Tall
Bridge
Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pure Vintage tremolo has a lighter feel and more vintage-style float, requiring more care to maintain tuning stability compared to modern, more robust designs.
It's a carefully recreated 1961 'C' profile, aiming for that classic feel, though slight variations can occur naturally in wood – it’s not a perfect reproduction but very close.
The AV II series uses Fender’s highest-end vintage-spec parts and a meticulous finishing process, aiming for an unparalleled level of authenticity and playability.
