This is really Cool. You are looking at a 2023 Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Electric Guitar. The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster perfectly captures the tone and feel of an original CBS-era Strat. With its alluring contours, round-laminated Rosewood fingerboard, crystalline sound and comfortable '73 "C" shape Maple neck, you would be forgiven for thinking you were playing a genuine vintage guitar. Featuring an Ash body with a gloss Polyurethane lacquer finish, the 1973 Stratocaster is the stuff of legends, designed for players with a keen appreciation of vintage instruments!
This Guitar has never been sold before. It was used at Fender's Corporate office for Internet Sales Videos, Print Media and brochure photos. It is in "Like New" Condition. It is being sold as a used guitar.
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After the heyday of early-’60s surf rock, Fender and several guitarists were on a quest to uncover the perfect Strat sound. Everything from the classic Alnico III single-coil pickup down to the gloss finish was manipulated with the goal of distilling Stratocaster tone like no other. With the American Vintage II Strat, Fender has now brought back the quintessential 1973 model with unparalleled authenticity. Built with ash and maple tonewoods and featuring an exclusive trio of single-coil Strat pickups, the ’73 Strat is a perfect emulation of a beloved axe classic. Considering it retains the same “C” neck profile and familiar fretboard access, holding an American Vintage II guitar feels akin to wielding an instrument rife with legendary 20th-century tone.
Classic Strat maneuverability
The shape, feel, and build of a guitar are the first things you notice before you’re about to play. With that idea in mind, Fender took care in making sure that the American Vintage II ’73 Strat was as authentically manufactured as its predecessor. The same classic “C”-shape neck profile completes the ’73 Strat’s true maneuverability, allowing you to glide between notes. An accurately designed ash and maple construction feels like holding an authentic musical artifact, while amounting to a sturdy build. Topped off with a delicate gloss finish, this Strat is the closest thing to grabbing a real-deal axe off the line in 1973.
Definitive single-coil trio
What’s the most iconic detail of a ’73 Strat? Its mid-end punch and bright treble tone, of course! Lined with three Pure Vintage ’73 single-coil Strat pickups, you’ll revel in this guitar's mid-century audial palette, including singing high notes, textured rhythms, and everything in between. The classic Stratocaster control panel includes a 5-way pickup switch and twin tone knobs, letting you maximize your output to your desired taste. Tied together with a single volume knob and easy access to a vintage synchronized tremolo, you’ll be able to conjure up any tone that crosses your creative wit.
At the heart of the '73 Strat is a trio of Pure Vintage '73 staggered pole Stratocaster pickups for a host of sparkling single-coil tones that will take you back to the now classic CBS-era of Fender's decorated history. Other premium appointments include a large headstock with dual string trees, vintage-style “F” stamped tuners, a convenient “Bullet” style truss rod nut and a three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism.
Key Features
- Large '70s-Style Headstock - During the CBS-era, Stratocasters boasted a larger headstock so the iconic Fender logo could be clearly seen on TV!
- Pure Vintage '73 Stratocaster Pickups - Vintage-voiced single coil pickups that produce iconic, sparkling Fender tones in abundance!
- American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo - Allows for plenty of vintage vibrato effects whilst maintaining excellent tuning stability.
- '73 "C" Shape Maple Neck - A classic, period-accurate neck profile that is synonymous with CBS-era Fenders. Perfect for both rhythm and lead playing.
- Vintage-Style Tweed Case - A rugged hard case offering excellent protection, decked out in a classic black tolex w/ orange interior!
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Headstock: Large '70s-Style
- Body Material: Ash
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck
- Material: Maple
- Profile: 1973 "C"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Number Of Frets: 21
- Frets: Vintage Tall
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
- Joint: 3-Bolt “F” Stamped with Micro-Tilt™, Serialized
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Hardware
- Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
- Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
- Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
- Tremolo Block: Cold Rolled Steel
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Truss Rod: Bullet Style
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat®
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge 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
- Output Jack: 1/4"
Miscellaneous
- Strings Gauge: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Case: Vintage-Style Black (Orange Interior)