Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Neck 21 Vintage Tall Frets 7.25" Radius Maple Fingerboard

Bring an Authentic 1957 V Profile to Your Stratocaster

This Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster replacement neck recreates the more pronounced feel of a mid-’50s V profile. Measuring 22.22 mm (.875”) thick at the first fret and 25.02 mm (.985”) at the twelfth, it gives chords and rhythm work a substantial grip while still providing a defined centre line for position changes.

The one-piece Maple neck has a 184.1 mm (7.25”) fingerboard radius and 21 vintage tall frets. Compared with lower vintage-style wire, the taller frets give bends and vibrato more purchase without changing the traditional curved-board geometry. A Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish completes the vintage-inspired feel and appearance.

The 648 mm (25.5”) scale, 42 mm (1.650”) bone nut, four-bolt mounting and vintage-style two-screw tuner configuration suit compatible Fender or Squier guitars. The nut has pilot grooves only and requires final slot cutting. Neck fitting, fret work and a complete setup may also be required.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this replacement neck makes sense for players building or restoring a ’50s-style Stratocaster and wanting a distinct V profile with vintage tall fret control.

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