MODEL NUMBER
011-1600-(Color#): rosewood
011-1602-(Color#): maple, (800) and (878) Only
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Fender Flash Coat Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Fender Flash Coat Lacquer
Neck Shape: Slim Profile “D”
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Dark Slab Rosewood or Maple, rolled edges
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (18.41 cm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Style
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Aged White (rosewood) or Black Dot (maple), wide spacing
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Skunk Stripe and Walnut Plug: Maple neck model only
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small
Logo: Spaghetti
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO", "ORIGINAL Contour Body"
Other Decals, back: None
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: American Vintage '59 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, staggered
Middle Pickup: American Vintage '59 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, staggered
Neck Pickup: American Vintage '59 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, staggered
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Mid, Bridge)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Pure Vintage Stratocaster Tremolo Assembly with "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover
Saddles: Vintage Style, "FENDER"/"PAT.PEND."
Tuning Machines: Single Line "Fender Deluxe" Vintage Style, "FENDER"
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green, 10 Holes with Vintage Bevel (rosewood ftb.); 1-Ply White, 8 Holes (maple neck)
Control Knobs: Eggshell White
Switch Tip: Eggshell White
Tremolo Arm Tip: Eggshell White
Pickup covers: Vintage White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Serial "V"
COLORS
(800) Faded 3-Color Sunburst
(806) Black, until 2014
(846) Sherwood Green Metallic, introduced 7/2013
(872) Faded Sonic Blue, until 6/2013
(878) Aztec Gold, Maple Neck Only, Limited Edition (fourth quarter of 2014)
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .010-.046
Bridge mounting spacing: 2 3/16"
ACCESSORIES
Deluxe Vintage Brown Hardshell Case
Vintage 3-Position Switch
1950s Strat Information Kit with Literature and Period Tags
‘59 Black Leather Strap
COMMENTS
Replaces American Vintage '57 Stratocaster
Replaced by American Original '50s Stratocaster
The first 46 units from the first production of this instrument will have a commemorative Special Edition 1st 46 neck plate. These neck plates commemorate the fact that Fender was founded in 1946, as well as the fact that Fender is releasing the most accurate and beautiful Fender reissue instruments ever from key historical years. The neck plate will serve as an indicator that these “1st 46” models were the first of their kind to be built, as well as add an element of collectability to these first run instruments. The serial numbers of the series and the 46 instruments are not sequential, and among the first 46, were a mix of colors. These units will be randomly distributed around the globe for Fender fans everywhere to have a chance to find one in their local stores.
A few prototype pieces from the NPI run were sold with special laser engraved “Series Prototype” neck plates and came with a letter of authenticity and all case candy. There is no special designation in SAP.
FENDER SAYS
The American Vintage '59 Stratocaster presents two versions of that year's pivotal transitional model; one from early 1959 and one from later 1959. Both have the slim profile maple neck of that year, with the earlier version featuring a maple fingerboard, faded 3-color Sunburst finish and single-ply white pickguard with eight holes; the later version featuring a dark rosewood slab fingerboard and three-ply mint green pickguard with 10 holes and vintage-style edge bevels. Both also feature a lightweight alder body, aged plastic knobs and vintage-accurate pickups, bridge saddles, tuner spacing and more.
011-1600-(Color#): rosewood
011-1602-(Color#): maple, (800) and (878) Only
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Fender Flash Coat Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Fender Flash Coat Lacquer
Neck Shape: Slim Profile “D”
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Dark Slab Rosewood or Maple, rolled edges
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (18.41 cm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Style
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Aged White (rosewood) or Black Dot (maple), wide spacing
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Skunk Stripe and Walnut Plug: Maple neck model only
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small
Logo: Spaghetti
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO", "ORIGINAL Contour Body"
Other Decals, back: None
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: American Vintage '59 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, staggered
Middle Pickup: American Vintage '59 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, staggered
Neck Pickup: American Vintage '59 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, staggered
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Mid, Bridge)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Pure Vintage Stratocaster Tremolo Assembly with "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover
Saddles: Vintage Style, "FENDER"/"PAT.PEND."
Tuning Machines: Single Line "Fender Deluxe" Vintage Style, "FENDER"
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green, 10 Holes with Vintage Bevel (rosewood ftb.); 1-Ply White, 8 Holes (maple neck)
Control Knobs: Eggshell White
Switch Tip: Eggshell White
Tremolo Arm Tip: Eggshell White
Pickup covers: Vintage White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Serial "V"
COLORS
(800) Faded 3-Color Sunburst
(806) Black, until 2014
(846) Sherwood Green Metallic, introduced 7/2013
(872) Faded Sonic Blue, until 6/2013
(878) Aztec Gold, Maple Neck Only, Limited Edition (fourth quarter of 2014)
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .010-.046
Bridge mounting spacing: 2 3/16"
ACCESSORIES
Deluxe Vintage Brown Hardshell Case
Vintage 3-Position Switch
1950s Strat Information Kit with Literature and Period Tags
‘59 Black Leather Strap
COMMENTS
Replaces American Vintage '57 Stratocaster
Replaced by American Original '50s Stratocaster
The first 46 units from the first production of this instrument will have a commemorative Special Edition 1st 46 neck plate. These neck plates commemorate the fact that Fender was founded in 1946, as well as the fact that Fender is releasing the most accurate and beautiful Fender reissue instruments ever from key historical years. The neck plate will serve as an indicator that these “1st 46” models were the first of their kind to be built, as well as add an element of collectability to these first run instruments. The serial numbers of the series and the 46 instruments are not sequential, and among the first 46, were a mix of colors. These units will be randomly distributed around the globe for Fender fans everywhere to have a chance to find one in their local stores.
A few prototype pieces from the NPI run were sold with special laser engraved “Series Prototype” neck plates and came with a letter of authenticity and all case candy. There is no special designation in SAP.
FENDER SAYS
The American Vintage '59 Stratocaster presents two versions of that year's pivotal transitional model; one from early 1959 and one from later 1959. Both have the slim profile maple neck of that year, with the earlier version featuring a maple fingerboard, faded 3-color Sunburst finish and single-ply white pickguard with eight holes; the later version featuring a dark rosewood slab fingerboard and three-ply mint green pickguard with 10 holes and vintage-style edge bevels. Both also feature a lightweight alder body, aged plastic knobs and vintage-accurate pickups, bridge saddles, tuner spacing and more.
ENG: The Vintage Series and The American Vintage Series
ITA: La nascita delle Vintage Reissue e la nascita dell'American Vintage Series
ITA: La nascita delle Vintage Reissue e la nascita dell'American Vintage Series
Model with rosewood fretboard and 3-ply, 10 holes mint green pickguard (Courtesy of Max Guitar Store)
Moldel with maple neck and 1-ply pickguard (Courtesy of Centro Chitarre)
