The Fender® American Vintage II series offers an incredibly precise interpretation of the groundbreaking designs that reshaped musical history. These guitars are crafted with period - accurate bodies, necks, and hardware, high - end finishes, and carefully tuned, year - specific pickups. Each instrument truly captures the genuine Fender craftsmanship and tone.
The American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster® is full of the pop - culture charm of that era. It comes 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, featuring a 7.25” radius rosewood or maple fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Other 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, Middle, 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 this Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster is a breeze. First, make sure it's in tune using the “F” stamped tuning machines. Then, plug it into your amplifier. You can switch between the three Pure Vintage '73 single - coil pickups to get different tones. The synchronized tremolo allows you to add vibrato effects.
When it comes to care, keep it in the provided vintage - style black case with an orange interior when not in use. This will protect it from dust and damage. Wipe the guitar down with a soft, dry cloth after each use to keep the gloss polyurethane finish looking great. Check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to sound dull or show signs of wear. And be gentle with the neck's Micro - Tilt™ mechanism to ensure it stays in good working order.
