The fender limited edition american vintage ii 1957 stratocaster flame maple fingerboard white blonde is a loving nod to a golden year strat built with period correct style and a few player friendly twists. An ash body wrapped in gloss nitro lets the guitar breathe and age with character while a 1 ply parchment guard keeps the look authentically mid century. The star of the show is the 3a flame maple neck and board a 1957 v carve that feels quick thanks to a satin back plus a 9.5 radius and 21 medium jumbo frets for smooth bends and rock solid intonation under the bonnet a custom shop fat 50s set in the bridge and middle brings sparkling chime and clear attack paired with a fat 60s neck for warm rounded lead tones. The 5 way switch unlocks all the classic strat positions from scooped glassy rhythms to singing solos that sit perfectly in a mix. A pure vintage synchronised trem with bent steel saddles and a cold rolled steel block delivers expressive wobble and lively resonance while vintage style tuners keep things tidy. Its a vibrant responsive strat that feels alive in the hands and looks stunning under lights