Fender Hammertone Metal Distortion 1961 was the final year

1961 was the final year of the round-lam or “slab” rosewood fingerboard

Aggressive and dynamic distortion can be elusive - with powerful tone-shaping EQ controls

These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II

and a sculpted heel design allows for improved access all the way to the 22nd fret

rushing jet stream waves and subtler

Fender Hammertone Metal Distortion 1961 was the final yearMore Gain, No Pain. Aggressive and dynamic distortion can be elusive with powerful tone shaping EQ controls, top mounted in & out jacks and true bypass switching, the Hammertone Metal delivers chunky high gain that sits perfectly in a mix and will integrate seamlessly into your rig. Features Fender designed High Gain Distortion Circuit 2 Band Active Bass & Treble EQ Top Mount Input Output Jacks True Bypass Switching Powered by 9 Volt Battery or Center