Weight - 8lb 3oz

The Fender American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone. By 1973, now-classic CBS design cues had become standard spec and were widely used by rock, funk, fusion and prog players around the world. 

Weekly late night music television shows like Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, In concert and Midnight Special provided more exposure than ever for Fender instruments, further cementing the Stratocaster's dominance as a pop culture phenomenon. The American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster exudes the spirit of the era and is outfitted with a trio of Pure Vintage '73 staggered pole pickups, a large headstock with dual string trees, a convenient "Bullet" style truss rod nut and a three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt mechanism. 

The "C"-shape maple neck plays like a dream with a 7.25" radius rosewood or maple fingerboard and vintage tall frets. The guitar is offered in three classic colors over ash: Aged Natural, Lake Placid Blue and Mocha, the latter being the first custom color ever to feature a black pickguard on a Strat. Additional features include vintage-style "F" stamped tuners and a synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and cold rolled steel block. 

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

 Features:

• Ash Body
• Gloss Polyurethane Finish
• Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat® pickups
• "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
• Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped" Tuner 

SKU:0110272829

Specifications:

• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat®
• Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
• Color: Mocha
• Configuration: SSS
• Control Knobs: Aged White
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat®
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
• Style: 3 Single-Coil
• 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
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Headstock: Large '70s Style
• Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Plate: 3-Bolt “F” Stamped with Micro-Tilt™, Serialized
• Neck Shape: 1973 "C"
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat®
• Number Of Frets: 21
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Truss Rod Nut: Bullet Style
• Truss Rod: Bullet Style
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped

Welcome to the Fender Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Reverb store.  The Fender Certified Pre-Owned Reverb Store offers a unique opportunity for musicians and collectors to purchase high-quality, pre-owned Fender products that have been inspected by Fender certified technicians. This program ensures that each instrument meets stringent quality standards and provides customers with a peace of mind when buying used Fender gear.

What is a Fender CPO instrument? Each Fender Certified Pre-Owned instrument undergoes a thorough inspection process to ensure it meets Fender’s high standards for quality and playability. Once a CPO instrument passes inspection, it receives a certificate indicating its status as a Fender Certified Pre-Owned instrument and will carry a limited One (1) Year Warranty in partnership with MIRC. This certification assures that the instrument you receive has been vetted by professionals and is ready for performance. 

Warranty - Fender CPO instruments are warrantied in partnership with MIRC for the period of One (1) Year from the date of purchase. This Limited Warranty applies only to the original purchaser when this instrument is purchased from Fender Certified Pre-Owned and is subject to the limitations set forth herein. 

Limitations and exclusions:

The following items are not covered by this Limited Warranty.

1. Fret wear, saddle wear, nut wear, strings and batteries.
2. Checking, shrinking, sinking, discoloration and ware of poly or lacquer finishes.
3. Setups, adjustments or routine maintenance of any kind.
4. Damage to finishes or cracks, splitting, or warpage of wood due to changes in temperature or humidity, exposure to or contact with sunlight, fire, moisture, body salts and acids of perspiration, guitar straps, guitar stands/hangers made from vinyl, plastic, rubber or other synthetic materials, any other chemicals or non-Fender/Squier-approved polishes.
5. Damage, corrosion or rusting of any hardware components caused by humidity, salty air, or exposure to the moisture, body salts and acids of perspiration.
6. Any damage to an Instrument resulting from customization or modification.
7. Normal wear and tear on any part of the Instrument, case or gig bag including jacks, controls, switches, plated surfaces, tuning machines, pickguards, zippers, clasps, handles, latches, case hardware, etc.
8. All other damage and deterioration due to normal usage, wear and tear, aging, accidents, neglect, abuse, or acts of nature.
9. Any Instrument whose serial number is missing, altered or tampered with in any fashion.
10. Any Instrument purchased from anyone other than through the Fender CPO Store.
11. Any Instrument purchased through the Fender CPO Store that has been subsequently resold and is no longer owned by the person or entity that initially purchased the Instrument from the Fender CPO Store.
12. Any defects, damage, blemishes, or other issues identified in the product listing on the Fender CPO Store at the time the Instrument is purchased.
13. Instruments that have been serviced by unauthorized persons (any person other than an MIRC Service Center).

Return Policy - We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your instrument, you can return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange. The instrument must be returned in its original condition, including all packaging, accessories, and documentation. If you need to return your instrument, contact us and we will provide you with a return label free of charge. Upon receiving and inspecting the returned instrument, we will promptly process your refund and credit this back to the original form of payment.

Shipping: Fender CPO offers Free FedEx ground shipping within the continental USA only, we do not offer international shipping at this time. Please allow 2-3 business days for tracking information.

Hours of Operation: The Fender CPO Business hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm CST. Closed on weekends and Holidays.

**When buying a Fender certified pre owned instrument you are purchasing a quality instrument but may show signs of previous use such as light surface scratches and other imperfections. In addition you may need to perform a personalized setup (adjusting the action, intonation, etc.) to ensure optimal performance set to your taste.