The Fender® American Vintage II series offers an incredibly accurate representation of the revolutionary designs that transformed musical history. Crafted with bodies, necks, and hardware true to the period, featuring premium finishes and precisely tuned, year - specific pickups, each instrument perfectly captures the genuine Fender craftsmanship and tone. The American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster® embodies the pop - culture charm of that era. It comes equipped with three Pure Vintage '73 staggered pole pickups, a large headstock with dual string trees, a handy “Bullet” style truss rod nut, and a three - bolt neck plate with Micro - Tilt™ mechanism. The “C” - shaped maple neck feels amazing to play, with a 7.25” radius rosewood or maple fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Other great features include vintage - style “F” stamped tuners and a synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and cold rolled steel block. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: Ash; Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane; Neck Profile: 1973 'C'; Fretboard Material: Maple; Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Tall Frets; Fretboard Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm; Pickups: Pure Vintage '73 Single - Coil Strat® (Bridge), Pure Vintage '73 Single - Coil Strat® (Middle), Pure Vintage '73 Single - Coil Strat® (Neck); Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Parchment; Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406; Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Vintage - Style Black (Orange Interior).
Using your Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster is a breeze. First, make sure your guitar is in tune using the vintage - style “F” stamped tuning machines. You can adjust the action and intonation using the bridge and truss rod nut. When you're ready to play, plug it into an amplifier and enjoy the amazing tone from the Pure Vintage '73 pickups. As for maintenance, keep your guitar clean by wiping it down with a soft cloth after each use. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and hardware. If you're not using the guitar for a long time, store it in the provided vintage - style black case with an orange interior. Also, change the strings regularly to keep the sound fresh. Just follow these simple steps, and your guitar will serve you well for years to come.
