A period of change, both for Fender and for pop culture as a whole, the 1960s saw the Strat mellow slightly as it grew up. The white pickguard was updated to mint green, and the fingerboard was switched from the original maple to rosewood, adding a smoother note to the Strats clear, articulate voice. Lacquer Finish The nitrocellulose lacquer not only finish lets the body breathe with its true tonal character, it also ages and wears in a distinctively personal way. Pure Vintage 65 Pickups American Original instruments feature specially voiced pickups crafted to reproduce authentic Fender sound. Thick 60s C Neck Shape The thick 60s C -shaped neck profile is sculpted for a vintage-style playing feel. Its remarkably comfortable and ideal for any playing style. Vintage-Accurate Body and Neck RADII Original-era fans can rest assured every curve and line of the body and neck are accurate to the historic originals. Vintage-Correct Hardware From the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, every piece of hardware is just like the original. Fingerboard Frets This 9.5-radius fingerboard is slightly flatter than a vintage-style 7.25 radius, providing a comfortable fret-hand feel. Vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes without fretting out.