Fender Stratocaster 1973 American Vintage II RW Aged Natural

An Iconic CBS Era Strat, Faithfully Revisited

The American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster belongs to Fender's most demanding reissue line: every aesthetic and functional detail is modeled on the 1973 instruments. From the 1973 "C" neck profile to the "F" stamped tuners, it reproduces the look and feel that defined rock, funk, fusion, and prog of the seventies.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Ideal for purists and vintage enthusiasts, this Strat suits intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an authentic playing feel and high responsiveness to nuances. Versatile, it excels in classic rock, punchy funk, expressive blues, fusion, and pop thanks to its "quack" in-between positions and incisive bridge pickup.

Sound

The Pure Vintage '73 pickups deliver a clear and articulate tone, with defined mids and sparkling highs. The ash body provides precise attack and controlled bass, while the maple neck contributes brightness and snap. The 5-position selector unleashes the full Strat spectrum: scooped and percussive positions 2 and 4, round and singing neck position, and a snappy bridge. The synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and cold-rolled steel block enhances resonance and sustain, while allowing smooth and stable vibratos.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the authenticity of feel and sound: nickel-plated steel string sets 10-46 type Fender 250R (identical to the original setup). Add a sturdy strap with standard attachments and a vintage radius 7.25" adjustable tension capo to ensure even pressure across the fretboard.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Nbr of strings	6

Shape	Stratocaster	Pickguard	3-ply parchment
Material	Ash	Control knobs	aged white
Finish	Gloss polyurethane	Tuners	Pure Vintage stamped "F"
Headstock	large 70s style	Hardware finish	Nickel/Chrome
Wood	Maple	Strings installed	Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel 10-46, PN 0730250406
Joint	3-screw plate with Micro-Tilt system	Pickup type	Pure Vintage
Profile	1973 "C"	Middle	Pure Vintage '73 Strat single-coil
Fingerboard radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm (vintage type)	Neck	Pure Vintage '73 Strat single-coil
Inlays	7 mm white pearloid dots	Configuration	SSS
Frets	Vintage Tall (21)	Controls	Master volume; Tone 1 (neck/middle); Tone 2 (bridge)
Truss rod	"Bullet" style (adjustment nut at headstock)	Selector	5 positions (1: bridge; 2: bridge+middle; 3: middle; 4: middle+neck; 5: neck)
Nut	Bone	Series	American Vintage II
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Orientation	Right-handed
Bridge	American Vintage synchronized tremolo with "Ash Tray" cover	Style	3 single-coil pickups
Bridge/tailpiece cover	included (chrome)	Case	included hard black vintage-style case (orange interior)