Description
The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Maple in Olympic White is built for players who want that unmistakable early 70s Strat feel and look, right down to the smallest details. If you are into the brighter snap and bold stage presence of the CBS-era Strats, this one delivers it in a very authentic way. The Olympic White finish paired with the large headstock and parchment guard gives you that classic 70s vibe that stands out without trying too hard.
The ash body is finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, giving it a lively, resonant character and a finish that will age naturally over time. The maple neck features a 1973 C profile and a 7.25 inch radius maple fingerboard with 21 vintage tall frets. It feels comfortable and familiar, especially for players who appreciate a rounder vintage carve. The trio of Pure Vintage 73 single-coil Strat pickups is voiced for crisp highs, clear lows, and that slightly punchier midrange response associated with the era. A 5-position blade switch and traditional master volume with two tone controls give you all the classic Strat tones, including the in-between settings that define so many recordings.
Vintage-style F stamped tuners, the three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt, and the Bullet truss rod adjustment keep the details era correct. The American Vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles maintains that classic feel under your picking hand. It ships in a vintage-style black case with orange interior. We like this one because it captures the look, feel, and response of a 1973 Strat in a way that feels true to the original while still being dependable for modern stage and studio use.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Olympic White
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Profile: 1973 C
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inches, 184.1 mm
- Nut Width: 1.650 inches, 42 mm
- Nut Material: Bone
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches, 647.7 mm
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Vintage Tall
- Inlays: White Pearloid Dot, 7 mm
- Tuners: Pure Vintage Fender F Stamped
- Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Ash Tray Bridge Cover
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- 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, Tone 2 Bridge
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel, .010-.046
- Case: Vintage-Style Black with Orange Interior
Sku: 0110270805
The ash body is finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, giving it a lively, resonant character and a finish that will age naturally over time. The maple neck features a 1973 C profile and a 7.25 inch radius maple fingerboard with 21 vintage tall frets. It feels comfortable and familiar, especially for players who appreciate a rounder vintage carve. The trio of Pure Vintage 73 single-coil Strat pickups is voiced for crisp highs, clear lows, and that slightly punchier midrange response associated with the era. A 5-position blade switch and traditional master volume with two tone controls give you all the classic Strat tones, including the in-between settings that define so many recordings.
Vintage-style F stamped tuners, the three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt, and the Bullet truss rod adjustment keep the details era correct. The American Vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles maintains that classic feel under your picking hand. It ships in a vintage-style black case with orange interior. We like this one because it captures the look, feel, and response of a 1973 Strat in a way that feels true to the original while still being dependable for modern stage and studio use.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Olympic White
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Profile: 1973 C
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inches, 184.1 mm
- Nut Width: 1.650 inches, 42 mm
- Nut Material: Bone
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches, 647.7 mm
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Vintage Tall
- Inlays: White Pearloid Dot, 7 mm
- Tuners: Pure Vintage Fender F Stamped
- Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Ash Tray Bridge Cover
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- 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, Tone 2 Bridge
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel, .010-.046
- Case: Vintage-Style Black with Orange Interior
Sku: 0110270805
