The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster is an authentic recreation of one of the most influential Strat designs of the CBS era. Built to period-accurate specifications, this guitar captures the essence of the '70s Stratocaster sound, feel, and style with meticulously voiced Pure Vintage '73 pickups, an ash body, and a large headstock with dual string trees.

Designed for players with an appreciation for vintage Fender craftsmanship, the 1973 "C"-shaped maple neck and 7.25" radius round-laminated rosewood fingerboard provide a comfortable and familiar playing experience. The Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo, complete with bent steel saddles and a cold-rolled steel block, delivers classic Strat-style articulation and sustain.

With authentic vintage-style hardware, including Pure Vintage "F" Stamped tuners, a 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™, and a gloss polyurethane finish, this Stratocaster is a true throwback to the golden era of rock, funk, fusion, and prog.

Features

• Resonant ash body delivers bold tone with balanced highs and lows.
• Pure Vintage ‘73 single-coil pickups provide dynamic Strat clarity with period-correct voicing.
• 1973 “C”-shaped maple neck ensures smooth playability and comfort.
• 7.25” radius round-laminated rosewood fingerboard offers vintage feel with effortless fretting.
• Pure Vintage synchronized tremolo allows expressive vibrato while maintaining tuning stability.
• Large ‘70s headstock with bullet truss rod adds sustain and classic CBS-era styling.
• 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ enables fine neck angle adjustments.

Specifications

General
- Series: American Vintage II
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Country of Origin: USA
- Color: Aged Natural

Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: 1973 "C"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck Construction: 3-Bolt
- Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Frets: 21 Vintage Tall
- Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
- Side Dots: White
- Truss Rod: Bullet Style
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Body
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Electronics
- 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

Hardware & Accessories
- Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
- Tremolo Block: Cold Rolled Steel
- Bridge Cover: Includes Chrome "Ash Tray" Bridge Cover
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender® "F" Stamped
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Pickup Covers & Knobs: Aged White
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- Switch Tip: Aged White
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Neck Plate: 3-Bolt "F" Stamped with Micro-Tilt™, Serialized
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
- Tremolo Arm: Screw-In

Measurements
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Dimensions: 6.30 x 17.10 x 43.90 IN
- Shipping Weight: 20.95 LB

The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster is a meticulously crafted tribute to one of Fender’s most defining eras. Whether you’re looking for authentic '70s tone and playability or a stunning collector’s piece, this Strat delivers unparalleled vintage accuracy with modern reliability.