Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster

Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster – Authentic ’70s Tone Reborn

The Fender American Vintage II series offers remarkably accurate recreations of the groundbreaking instruments that shaped musical history. The 1973 Stratocaster Limited Edition captures one of the most iconic eras of Fender design — the CBS period — with period-correct materials, hardware, electronics and aesthetics. Widely used in rock, funk, fusion and prog, the ’73 Strat became a cultural staple thanks to TV shows like Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert and The Midnight Special.

Built in the USA using an ash body, a 3-bolt Micro-Tilt™ neck joint and Pure Vintage ’73 single-coils, this model delivers the exact tone, feel and vibe of a true early-70s Strat. For players who appreciate genuine vintage Fender character, American Vintage II represents the purest form of Fender craftsmanship.

Period-Correct 1973 Construction

From the large ’70s headstock and glossy maple neck to the 3-bolt attachment and bullet truss rod, every detail is faithfully reproduced. The 1973 “C” neck profile provides a comfortable vintage feel that suits both chords and lead work.

Pure Vintage ’73 Pickups – Year-Specific Strat Tone

The Pure Vintage ’73 Strat® single-coils are voiced to replicate early ’70s Fender output: crisp treble, tight bass and focused midrange. Ideal for funk rhythm, clean arpeggios or overdriven classic rock tones.

S-1™ Switching for Expanded Pickup Options

The integrated S-1™ switch adds the neck pickup to positions 1 and 2, providing two additional tones beyond a traditional Strat layout — all while keeping the authentic vintage character intact.

USA-Built Precision

Featuring a gloss ash body, nickel/chrome hardware, American Vintage tremolo with “ash tray” cover and Pure Vintage “F” tuners, this instrument delivers outstanding build quality, tone and reliability.

Specifications

• Color: Olympic White
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: 1973 "C"
• Neck Construction: 3-Bolt with Micro-Tilt™
• Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut: Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
• Pickups: Pure Vintage ’73 Strat® Single-Coils (SSS)
• Electronics: Master Volume (with S-1™), Tone (Neck/Middle), Tone (Bridge)
• Switching: 5-way blade
• Special Electronics: S-1™ adds neck pickup in positions 1 & 2
• Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo w. “Ash Tray” cover
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuners: Pure Vintage “F” Stamped
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Strings: Fender 250R .010–.046
• Country of Origin: USA

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