Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard (with Case)
Complete with a CBS-era headstock and a set of Pure Vintage '73 Strat pickups, this American Vintage II '73 Strat has the same features as a vintage example.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| American Vintage synchronized tremolo | Vintage-accurate string spacing and saddles |
| Ash body | Strong, snappy responsive tone |
| Maple fretboard | Delivers a bright, snappy sound |
| Vintage-tall frets | Vintage feel, easier to bend |
Overview
The Fender American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks, and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.
By 1973, now-classic CBS design cues had become standard spec and were widely used by rock, funk, fusion, and prog players around the world. Weekly late night music television shows like Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, In Concert, and Midnight Special provided more exposure than ever for Fender instruments, further cementing the Stratocaster's dominance as a pop culture phenomenon.
The American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster exudes the spirit of the era and is outfitted with a trio of Pure Vintage '73 staggered pole pickups, a large headstock with dual string trees, a convenient "Bullet" style truss rod nut, and a three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt mechanism. The "C"-shape maple neck plays like a dream with a 7.25" radius rosewood or maple fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Additional features include vintage-style "F" stamped tuners and a synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and cold rolled steel block.
The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the… read more last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.
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By 1973, now-classic CBS design cues had become standard spec and were widely used by rock, funk, fusion, and prog players around the world. Weekly late night music television shows like Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, In Concert, and Midnight Special provided more exposure than ever for Fender instruments, further cementing the Stratocaster's dominance as a pop culture phenomenon.
The American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster exudes the spirit of the era and is outfitted with a trio of Pure Vintage '73 staggered pole pickups, a large headstock with dual string trees, a convenient "Bullet" style truss rod nut, and a three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt mechanism. The "C"-shape maple neck plays like a dream with a 7.25" radius rosewood or maple fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Additional features include vintage-style "F" stamped tuners and a synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and cold rolled steel block.
The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the… read more last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.
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Specs
- Series: American Vintage II
- Model Name: American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, 1973 "C"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Fingerboard: Maple or Round-Laminated Rosewood, 7.25" (184.1 mm) Radius
- Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
- Position Inlays: Black Dot (Maple) or White Pearloid Dot-7mm (Rosewood)
- Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender(R) "F" Stamped
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment/Black/Parchment (Aged Natural, Lake Placid Blue), 3-Ply Black/White/Black (Mocha)
- Pickups: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat(R) (Bridge, Middle, Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade; Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender(R) USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Black Hardshell Case (Orange Interior)
- Model Name: American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, 1973 "C"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Fingerboard: Maple or Round-Laminated Rosewood, 7.25" (184.1 mm) Radius
- Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
- Position Inlays: Black Dot (Maple) or White Pearloid Dot-7mm (Rosewood)
- Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender(R) "F" Stamped
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Bridge: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment/Black/Parchment (Aged Natural, Lake Placid Blue), 3-Ply Black/White/Black (Mocha)
- Pickups: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat(R) (Bridge, Middle, Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade; Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender(R) USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Black Hardshell Case (Orange Interior)
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Aged Natural
- Shipping Weight: 23.25 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 43 x 17 x 6 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0110270834
Aged Natural
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