Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Candy Apple Red

Own an instrument that feels special the moment you pick it up. The Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Candy Apple Red is a premium electric guitar for South African players who want refined tone, strong build quality and a guitar that can sit comfortably in a serious collection or working stage rig.

Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Candy Apple Red With the American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster, Fender has brought back the quintessential 1965 model with unparalleled authenticity. The ’60s were a decade of exploration for Fender, marked by new approaches to design and tone that created some of the most sought-after instruments ever built. With its alder body and vintage features, this classic Strat takes you back to that defining decade. This vintage-built Strat uses a period-accurate maple neck with a round-laminate rosewood fretboard, bone nut, and butt adjust truss rod. It also features an exclusive trio of ’65 Gray-bottom single-coil Strat pickups that perfectly emulate the warmth and fullness of a 1965 Strat. Considering it retains the same C neck profile and familiar fretboard access, holding an American Vintage II guitar feels akin to wielding an instrument rife with legendary 20th-century tone. ’65 playability The shape, feel, and build of a guitar are the first things you notice before you’re about to play. With that idea in mind, Fender took care in making sure that the American Vintage II ’65 Strat was as authentically manufactured as its predecessor. The same classic C-shaped neck profile completes the ’65 Strat’s true maneuverability, allowing you to glide between notes. The guitar also has its period-specific feature set, including the round-laminate rosewood fretboard and butt adjust truss rod. Topped off with a delicate nitro gloss finish, this Strat is the closest thing to grabbing a real-deal axe off the line in 1965. Gray-bottom warmth With its three Pure Vintage ’65 Gray-bottom single-coil Strat pickups, you’ll revel in this guitar's mid-century audial palette, including singing high notes, textured rhythms, and everything in between. The gray-bottom design began in ’65 and created pickups that Strat enthusiasts covet to this day. Gray-bottom single-coils are warmer and fuller than traditional pickups and guarantee vintage tone. The classic Stratocaster control panel includes a 5-way pickup switch and twin Tone knobs, letting you maximize your output to your desired taste. Tied together with a single Volume knob and easy access to the vintage synchronized tremolo, you’ll be able to conjure up any tone that crosses your creative wit. American Vintage II authenticity As with Fender’s first American Vintage series, the American Vintage II line strives to be as accurate as possible in terms of looks, build, tone, and appointments. When buying an American Vintage II guitar, you’re not only getting a classic-looking axe, but you’re also afforded handpicked vintage-style hardware that’s designed to emulate the performance of a true 20th-century instrument. When it comes to gear, musicians are big fans of the classics. Trust us: after playing an American Vintage II guitar, it’s not easy to put it down. Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster Features: Vintage-spec maple neck, round-lam rosewood fretboard, and alder body provide vintage stability and comfort Authentic 1965 C-shaped neck profile provides maximum maneuverability and a solid hold on your fretboard Nickel and chrome hardware made to model coveted guitar appointments of ages past Faithful vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles generates warm guitar waves with ease 3 Pure Vintage Gray-bottom ’65 single-coil Strat pickups flawlessly replicate the warmth and fullness of the 1965 original Dial in your perfect sound with a standard 5-position pickup switch, dual Tone knobs, and a single Volume control Pure Vintage Single Line “Fender Deluxe” tuning machines keep your intonation stable while providing a stellar visual display Premium gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish presents a renowned Strat shine Tech Specs General ModelAmerican Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster Number of Strings6 Left-/Right-handedRight-handed Body Body TypeSolidbody Body ShapeStratocaster Body MaterialAlder Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer ColorCandy Apple Red Neck Neck MaterialMaple Neck FinishFlash Coat Nitrocellulose Lacquer Neck Shape We have written this listing for VisionSounds customers in practical language, with the focus on how the instrument fits real playing situations rather than simply repeating a factory feature list.

Why It Stands Out

This electric guitar is best considered by players who care about pickup character, tuning stability, sustain, fret access and confident amplified performance. The appeal is not only the brand name on the headstock; it is the way the instrument responds to touch, how it holds its place in a mix, and how confidently it can move between practice, recording and performance.

Ideal For

• stage players, studio guitarists, collectors, worship bands, rock, pop, blues and modern performance setups
• Players upgrading from an entry or mid-level instrument
• Guitarists who want a reliable premium instrument for long-term use
• South African buyers comparing high-end guitars online

Buying Notes

• Brand: Fender
• Instrument type: Electric Guitar
• Condition: New
• Price includes VAT where applicable
• Nationwide South African delivery available through VisionSounds

If you need help choosing between this model and another guitar, contact VisionSounds with your playing style, preferred tone, current amplifier or recording setup, and whether the guitar will mainly be used live, in studio or at home.