“An instrument on its way to becoming rock’s greatest electric guitar”: Fender adds new period-accurate Stratocaster and Telecaster to its American Vintage II roster – plus stunning new finishes for existing models

Five Fender American Vintage Series ii guitars standing side by side against a rehearsal room backdrop.

For electric guitar obsessives, drawing inspiration from the craftsmanship of a bygone era is usually a winner. With its American Vintage II series, launched in 2022, Fender promised to do exactly that – zooming in on period-accurate bodies, necks, and hardware, as well as premium finishes and year-specific pickups that capture the unique voicings of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

Adding to its burgeoning line, Fender is now introducing the American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster and 1965 Stratocaster, both of which the legacy guitar brand confirmed at this year's NAMM.