Pure 1957 Strat Vibe Without The Vintage Headaches
If you have always wanted that golden era Strat magic without gambling on a fragile vintage original, this Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster hits the mark. It nails the look, feel, and sound of a well loved 50s Stratocaster, but with the stability and reliability of a brand new Fender.
The Black finish gives it a sleek, stage ready presence that looks just as good under club lights as it does in the studio. You get that unmistakable Strat response under your fingers, with the kind of touch sensitivity that makes you want to keep playing long after you should have called it a night.
American Vintage II Build With Real 50s Attitude
The American Vintage II line is Fender going all in on period correct details, and this 1957 Stratocaster is a great example of why players are excited about this series. It feels like a lovingly preserved late 50s Strat, not a modern hot rod that just happens to wear a vintage badge.
From the contours of the Stratocaster body to the way the finish lets the guitar ring and breathe, everything is focused on getting that classic response. You can feel it unplugged before you even hit an amp, with a lively acoustic resonance that hints at how well it will sit in a mix.
Classic Strat Tones From Glassy To Gritty
This guitar lives in that sweet spot of Strat tone: clear, bell like highs, a vocal midrange, and enough low end to keep things full without ever getting muddy. Clean, it gives you the shimmer and chime you want for chords, arpeggios, and all the subtle stuff that shows up in recordings.
Push your amp and it answers back with grit and cut, never harsh, always musical. The in between sounds deliver that familiar quack that players chase for decades. It is the kind of Strat that rewards your touch, reacts to your volume knob, and loves every pedal you stack in front of it.
Comfortable, Familiar Feel Under Your Hands
The neck has that vintage inspired feel that fills your hand without ever getting in the way. Chords feel solid and anchored, while single note lines glide without fighting you. It is the kind of neck that disappears once you start playing, which is exactly what you want.
Fretwork is clean and dialed in, so bends stay smooth and intonation stays on point up and down the neck. Real talk, you will not be reaching for a file or a tech the moment it arrives. It comes ready to work.
Built To Be Played, Not Just Collected
Even though this guitar pays serious respect to 1957, it is built for modern working players. The Stratocaster style tremolo, stable tuners, and rock solid hardware are all ready for long gigs, sessions, and tours without drama.
You get the romance of a vintage spec Strat with the consistency and dependability you need when you are actually out making music. It is a tool, but it is also the kind of tool that makes you want to play more, write more, and push your own playing.
Ready To Ship From Our Shop
This Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Black is in our Evansville, Indiana shop right now. It has been inspected, given our full Player-Perfect setup, and is ready to ship as soon as you hit the checkout button.
Questions about this Strat, or trying to decide between this and something else? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team. No scripts, no pressure, just honest gear talk.
