Fender Stratocaster 1973 American Vintage II MN Mocha
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The 1973 Strat, the CBS Icon Revived
In the early 70s, the Stratocaster dominated TV sets and rock, funk, and fusion stages. This American Vintage II 1973 precisely replicates the CBS-era specifications: large headstock, two string trees, 3-bolt plate with Micro-Tilt, and historic finishes, including the spectacular "Mocha" paired with a black pickguard-a first on a production Strat. It stands at the pinnacle of Fender reissues aimed at purists, with a "piece-by-piece" approach to hardware and pickups.Who Is It For and What Styles?
It is designed for guitarists who appreciate the feel and response of vintage Fenders, whether demanding collectors, studio musicians, or stage performers. Ideal for 70s rock, punchy funk, vintage pop, gritty blues, and "prog" textures, it remains comfortable in modern genres thanks to the 5-position selector and tone control on the bridge pickup.Sound
The trio of Pure Vintage '73 single-coils delivers crystalline highs, precise mids, and tight lows. The intermediate positions offer the highly sought-after elastic "quack." The ash body provides attack and definition, while the synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and cold-rolled steel block enhances brightness and sustain. The vintage-style electronics (cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins, Alnico magnets) reproduce the dynamic range and transparency typical of a 70s Strat, with master Volume and two separate tone controls (one for the neck/middle pickups, one for the bridge) to fine-tune bite or soften the upper spectrum.Recommended Compatible Accessories
Perfectly suited accessories include a set of .010-.046 nickel-plated steel strings (original setup), a standard guitar strap, a stable guitar stand for the tremolo, and a non-abrasive microfiber cloth for the polyurethane finish. A vintage-style black hard case (orange interior) is already included.Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Fingerboard | Maple |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Brown |
| Wood | Ash | "Ash tray" bridge cover | Included |
| Finish | Glossy polyurethane | Tuners | Pure Vintage stamped "F" |
| Shape | Stratocaster | Pickguard | 3-ply black/white/black |
| Available colors | Aged Natural, Lake Placid Blue, Mocha (black pickguard) | Control knobs | Aged white |
| Profile | 1973 "C" | Hardware finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Headstock | Large 70s model, two string trees | Pickups | 3 Pure Vintage '73 Strat single-coils (neck/middle/bridge) |
| Construction | 3-bolt neck with Micro-Tilt | Configuration | SSS |
| Truss rod | "Bullet" style (headstock access) | Controls | 1 master Volume, 2 tone controls (tone 1 for neck/middle, tone 2 for bridge) |
| Radius | 7.25" / 184.1 mm (vintage type) | Selector | 5-position |
| Frets | Tall vintage | Vintage-style materials | cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins, Alnico magnets |
| Inlays | Black dots | Series | American Vintage II |
| Nut | Bone | Orientation | Right-handed |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Strings installed | Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel .010-.046 |
| Bridge | Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo, bent steel saddles, cold-rolled steel block | Case | Vintage-style black hard case (orange interior) |
Questions frequently asked
What pickups does this 1973 Stratocaster have?
Three Pure Vintage ’73 Strat single-coil pickups in an SSS configuration are installed. They use Alnico magnets, fiber bobbins, and vintage-style cloth-covered wiring.
Does the bridge pickup have its own tone control?
A dedicated tone control for the bridge pickup is present, in addition to a tone control for the neck and middle pickups. The 5-position selector switch provides access to the three pickups individually and the two intermediate positions.
What is the neck profile and radius?
The maple neck features a 1973 "C" profile and a vintage 7.25-inch radius, which is 184.1 mm. It has vintage tall frets, a bone nut, and a Bullet truss rod adjustment accessible at the headstock. The 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt meets the specifications of that period.
Is the Fender Stratocaster 1973 American Vintage II MN Mocha delivered with a case?
A vintage-style black hard shell case with an orange interior is included, along with an "ash tray" bridge cover.
What strings come installed on this Strat originally?
A Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel set, gauge .010-.046, is installed from the factory. The 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length is paired with a Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo featuring folded steel saddles and a cold-rolled steel block.
