A no-frills 1999 AVRI Strat that captures the vibe and feel of golden-era Fenders.

We’ve long had a soft spot for Fender’s American Vintage Reissue (AVRI) series - there’s just something about these Strats that nails everything we crave in a great vintage-style build, all without the high price tag.

For us, a lot of the magic comes down to the ultra-comfortable C-shaped neck and 7.25" radius fingerboard. It immediately brings to mind the feel of late-’50s Fenders we’ve been lucky enough to handle in the shop - slender, broken-in, and just right.

Now, if you're thinking, “7.25? I bend too much for that to work,” - hang tight.

Despite the rounder radius, this guitar holds up beautifully under expressive playing. No choking out, no crazy-high action, just a great setup that plays clean and smooth all the way up the neck. Simply a great example of these sought-after models.