{"product_id":"fender-stratocaster-1973-american-vintage-ii-mn-lake-placid-blue-368962","title":"Stratocaster 1973 American Vintage II MN Lake Placid Blue","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Faithful Tribute to the CBS Era (1973)\u003c\/h3\u003eThis American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster features the iconic attributes from the early 70s: large stamped headstock, 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt for neck angle adjustment, and accessible \"Bullet\" truss rod nut. Designed as an accurate reissue, it targets purists seeking vintage-era vibes and continues the legacy of the Stratocasters that dominated rock, funk, fusion, and prog in that decade.\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Guitarist?\u003c\/h3\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert\u003c\/strong\u003e players wanting the \"snap\" and dynamics of a vintage Strat, it excels in punchy \u003cstrong\u003efunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, 70's \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eblues\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ambitious beginners will appreciate its legendary ergonomics while benefiting from a platform that responds finely to attack and volume\/tone adjustments.\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h3\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePure Vintage '73\u003c\/strong\u003e pickups (offset poles, alnico magnets, cotton wire) deliver crystalline highs, precise mids, and clear lows. Positions 2 and 4 offer the famous funky \"quack,\" while the bridge pickup gains versatility thanks to a dedicated tone control. The \u003cstrong\u003eash\u003c\/strong\u003e body provides attack and definition, complemented by the Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo: \u003cstrong\u003ebent steel saddles\u003c\/strong\u003e for brightness and \u003cstrong\u003ecold-rolled steel block\u003c\/strong\u003e for sustain. The \u003cstrong\u003eC 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e maple neck and \u003cstrong\u003e7.25\" \/ 184.1 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e radius fingerboard provide vintage-typical comfort, ideal for tight rhythmic playing as well as controlled bends on vintage tall frets.\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Compatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003eTo maintain the original response, choose \u003cstrong\u003enickel-plated steel strings 10-46\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fender 250R set included). A \u003cstrong\u003estandard strap\u003c\/strong\u003e and a quality \u003cstrong\u003e6.35 mm jack cable\u003c\/strong\u003e will suit all uses. 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