Fender AV II 65 Strat RW SHG
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AV II 65 Strat RW SHG
Product Info
Article Number:
608683
Brand:
Fender
Model:
AV II 65 Strat RW SHG
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$2,715.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This AV II 65 Strat is a serious contender for vintage Strat fans. The Gray-Bottom pickups nail that classic glassy tone, and the neck profile is remarkably comfortable. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a fantastic vintage experience without feeling like a museum piece.
Product Description
- Fender AV II 65 Strat RW SHG
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inalys: 7 mm White Pearloid Dots
- Neck profile: 1965 "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 34" (864 mm)
- 21 Vintage tall frets
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Bone nut
- Pickup: 3 Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Strat Single Coils
- Controls: Master Volume
- Tone 1
- Tone 2
- 5-Way switch
- Pickguard: 3-Ply white with vintage bevel
- Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Machine heads: Pure vintage single line
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 - .046)
- Colour: Shoreline Gold
- Includes updated deluxe vintage black case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom pickups deliver authentic, bell-like Strat tone.
- • 1965 'C' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for most hands.
- • 7.25” radius and vintage tall frets provide a classic feel with improved playability.
- • Deluxe vintage case and nickel/chrome hardware elevate the overall premium feel.
CONS
- • Shoreline Gold finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Tremolo system requires careful setup to avoid tuning instability, common with vintage-style designs.
- • The alder body, while resonant, can make the guitar feel somewhat weighty for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood with 7 mm White Pearloid Dots
Pickups
3 Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
34" (864 mm)
Frets
21 Vintage Tall
Bridge
6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.1 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gray-Bottom pickups generally have a slightly brighter, more articulate tone with a more defined midrange, offering a more 'scooped' sound than some standard '65 pickups.
The vintage-style tremolo requires a bit more care and setup than modern designs; heavier picking can affect tuning stability, but proper setup mitigates this.
The '65 'C' profile is generally a bit fuller and less consistently shaped than many modern 'C' necks, offering a more unique and vintage-feeling experience.
