Carefully inspected and set up by our luthier workshop, this guitar is a 2021 pre-owned model in perfect condition.

New strings installed (DR Strings 9–42).

• Overall condition: 9/10
• Frets: 9/10
• Truss rod: OK
• Electronics: OK
• 100% original, no modifications.

FENDER Vintera 60s Strat Mod OWH Olympic White

Made in Mexico

Year: 2021

Serial: MX20017670

Weight: 3.630 kg

Body: Alder

Finish: Gloss polyester

Neck: Maple

Profile: Modern “C” (flatter than vintage profiles)

Neck finish: Satin

Fingerboard: Pau Ferro

Radius: 9.5" (modern, more comfortable for bends)

Frets: Medium Jumbo

Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Nut width: 42 mm

Pickup configuration: SSS

Pickups: Hot ‘60s Single-Coil Strat (hotter than vintage)

Switch: 5-way selector

Controls: Master volume / Tone 1 (neck/middle) / Tone 2 (bridge)

Integrated S-1 switch (enables additional combinations: thicker, humbucker-like tones)

Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo (modern, more stable)

Saddles: Steel

Tuners: Fender vintage-style

Hardware: Chrome/nickel

Since its beginnings in the 1950s, Fender has never stopped evolving its iconic models without betraying their DNA. The Stratocaster is the perfect example: a timeless silhouette, yet a constant playground for innovation. The Vintera ‘60s Stratocaster Modified embodies this philosophy precisely. It doesn’t just revisit an era—it extends it intelligently. It’s clear proof that Fender knows how to look back while moving forward.

From the very first grip, this Strat stands out for its balance. You immediately recognize the visual charm of the ’60s with its Olympic White finish and understated aesthetic, but from the first notes, you realize this is an instrument designed for today. The Modern “C” neck profile, combined with the 9.5" radius and medium jumbo frets, transforms the playing experience. Where more vintage-style models can sometimes feel restrictive, everything here becomes fluid, natural, almost effortless. Bends are easy, chords breathe, and you can truly play without fighting the instrument.

Sound-wise, Fender made a particularly smart choice. The Hot ‘60s pickups retain that classic Strat character—bright, articulate, expressive—but with extra output that makes all the difference. You gain presence, thickness, and above all versatility. The S-1 switch adds an almost hidden dimension to the guitar, allowing for thicker, almost humbucker-like textures without ever losing the Strat identity. The tonal palette is far broader than strictly vintage versions.

This is where comparison with the Vintera II—and even more recent vintage-oriented series—becomes interesting. Those models are very successful in their historical accuracy, but they deliberately remain limited in their approach. A 7.25" radius, smaller frets, lower-output pickups… they appeal to purists but can feel restrictive outside that context. The Vintera Modified makes no unnecessary compromises. It keeps the look and spirit of the ’60s while correcting everything that might hinder a modern player. The two-point tremolo, for example, offers significantly better stability and precision than the vintage six-screw system, especially under heavy use.

Every improvement makes sense, every technical choice serves playability. Where some guitars feel like a collection of specs, this one feels cohesive and obvious. It sounds like a Strat, responds like a Strat, but offers a level of freedom that more traditional versions don’t reach.

You could say the Vintera II looks at the past with respect, while the Vintera ‘60s Modified actually engages in a dialogue with it—and clearly comes out ahead. For a player who wants Fender character without vintage limitations, this is an extremely compelling option—probably one of the smartest Stratocasters of its generation.