Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster, Aged Natural Overview
Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster, Aged Natural
The Fender American Vintage II series offers an exceptionally accurate homage to the iconic designs that have shaped the course of musical history. With period-accurate bodies, necks, hardware, premium finishes, and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument in this series captures the essence of genuine Fender craftsmanship and tone.
Key Features:
Body: The Stratocaster’s body is crafted from ash, offering a resonant tone and classic look, finished in an Aged Natural color that highlights the wood’s grain. The large headstock, dual string trees, and 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism are distinct CBS-era features.
Neck: The “C”-shaped maple neck is designed for comfort and playability, with a 7.25” radius fretboard available in either rosewood or maple, and vintage tall frets that provide an authentic playing experience.
Pickups: Equipped with a trio of Pure Vintage '73 staggered pole pickups, this Stratocaster delivers the quintessential Fender tone of the early '70s, characterized by clarity, punch, and the classic Strat sparkle.
Hardware: Vintage-style “F” stamped tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, while the synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and a cold-rolled steel block provides classic vibrato performance with a smooth feel.
Aesthetic Details: The Aged Natural finish is complemented by vintage-style appointments like the “Bullet” truss rod nut and large headstock, giving this guitar an authentic early '70s look. The model is also available in Lake Placid Blue and Mocha, the latter being notable as the first custom color Stratocaster to feature a black pickguard.
Overview:
The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster captures the spirit and sound of an era that saw the Stratocaster become a dominant force in rock, funk, fusion, and prog music. With its period-correct design and meticulous attention to detail, this guitar is a direct descendant of the original Fenders, offering players a chance to experience vintage Fender tone and feel with modern reliability. Designed for those with an appreciation for the legacy of Fender’s classic instruments, the American Vintage II series represents the pinnacle of Fender’s craftsmanship and the enduring legacy of the Stratocaster.
- Ash Body with Gloss Urethane Finish
- Pure Vintage ‘73 Stratocaster Pickups w/ 5-way Switch
- Medium “C” Shaped Maple Neck w/ Maple/Round Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard
- Vintage Tall Frets
- 7.25” radius
- Vintage-correct hardware
- HEADSTOCK: Large '70s Style
- NECK MATERIAL: Maple
- NECK FINISH: Gloss Polyurethane
- NECK SHAPE: 1973 "C"
- NECK CONSTRUCTION: 3-Bolt
- FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Maple
- POSITION INLAYS: Black Dot
- SIDE DOTS: Black
- NUMBER OF FRETS: 21
- TRUSS ROD: Bullet Style
- TRUSS ROD NUT: Bullet Style
- STRING NUT: Bone
- NUT WIDTH: 1.650" (42 mm)
- NUT MATERIAL: Bone
- FRET SIZE: Vintage Tall
- SCALE LENGTH: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- BRIDGE PICKUP: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat®
- MIDDLE PICKUP: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat®
- NECK PICKUP: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat®
- PICKUP CONFIGURATION: SSS
- 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
- BRIDGEAmerican Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
- BRIDGE COVER/TAILPIECE: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
- BRIDGE MOUNTING: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
- TREMOLO BLOCK: Cold Rolled Steel
- PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
- PICKUP COVERS: Aged White
- CONTROL KNOBS: Aged White
- SWITCH TIP: Aged White
- HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
- TUNING MACHINES: Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped
- STRING TREES: Dual-Wing
- STRINGS: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- TREMOLO ARM: Screw-In
- NECK PLATE: 3-Bolt “F” Stamped with Micro-Tilt™, Serialized
- STRAP BUTTONS: Vintage-Style
- BODY: Ash
- BODY FINISH: Gloss Polyurethane
- BODY SHAPE: Stratocaster®
- BODY MATERIAL: Ash
