Fender - 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster - 0177000864
Introducing the 70th Anniversary Stratocaster® Collection: Celebrating seven decades of timeless tone and iconic style. Each 70th Anniversary Stratocaster model showcases the rich heritage and legendary tones that have made the Strat® an unrivaled icon. From vintage purists to progressive players seeking cutting-edge features, rest assured there's a model that will deliver. Immerse yourself in the legacy of the Stratocaster and own a piece of Fender® history with the 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection.
The instruments in the 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection are available in limited quantities, so choose your 70th Anniversary Stratocaster today.
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V-Mod II pickups with enhanced clarity and reduced noise compared to Player series. Rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted neck heel for effortless upper-fret access. Push-pull tone pot unlocking additional pickup combinations beyond the standard 5 positions. Made in USA with Fender's highest production-line quality standards.
Positions 2 and 4 on the 5-way switch are where the true Strat magic lives - that bell-like, glassy quack is something no other guitar design in history has been able to replicate. Add a touch of spring reverb and you have one of the most iconic, most recorded sounds in popular music.
The American Professional Stratocaster is the Strat that working musicians reach for when they need an instrument that performs flawlessly every single night. The V-Mod II pickups deliver fuller, warmer tone than the Player series, the rolled fingerboard edges feel like silk under your fingers, and the push-pull tone pot opens up tonal territory that standard Strats can't access. If you're serious about guitar and want an instrument that will never hold you back, this is the one.
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FEATURES
- Alder Body with Flame Maple Top
- 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat® Pickups
- Deep "C”-Shaped Neck Profile
- 9.5" Radius Rosewood Fingerboard; Rolled Fingerboard Edges; Bone Nut; 22 Narrow-Tall Frets
- Upgraded 2-Point Tremolo with Cold-Rolled Steel Block
- Includes Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case – Inca Silver with Blue Interior
FLAME MAPLE TOP OVER ALDER BODY
Alder is a classic Fender tonewood with a balanced sound perfect for almost any genre. The Flame Maple Top and Comet Burst finish exude elegance.70TH ANNIVERSARY V-MOD II SINGLE-COIL STRAT® PICKUPS
An incredible new take on the tone that made Fender a legend, 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat® pickups deliver powerful and articulate tones with vintage warmth and crisp, brilliant highs.SHORT POST LOCKING TUNERS
A high-performance feature, locking tuning machines offer increased tuning stability while making string changes fast and easy. Shorter posts ensure optimum break angle for optimal tone and tuning stability.DEEP “C” NECK PROFILE WITH ROLLED FINGERBOARD EDGES
Delivering both comfort and speed, the American Professional II Deep “C” neck profile is slim at the nut and fills out gradually as it approaches the neck joint to create a natural feel that’s perfect for chording and single note playing alike. The hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish provide a supremely comfortable feel.SPECIAL ELECTRONICS
A performance friendly push-push switch on the second tone control activates the neck pickup in switch positions one and two, adding two unique pickup configurations not normally found on a Strat.70TH ANNIVERSARY STRATOCASTER NECK PLATE
Each 70th Anniversary Stratocaster includes a commemorative 70th anniversary neck plate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrcUYagI1bU| BODY | |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster® |
| NECK | |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Construction | 4-Bolt |
| Neck Finish | “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
| Neck Shape | Deep "C" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Size | Narrow Tall |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.685" (42.8 mm) |
| Position Inlays | White Dot |
| Side Dots | White |
| Truss Rod | Head Adjust |
| Truss Rod Nut | 1/8" Hex Adjustment |
| ELECTRONICS | |
| Bridge Pickup | 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat® |
| Middle Pickup | 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat® |
| Neck Pickup | 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat® |
| 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 |
| Configuration | SSS |
| Auxillary Switching | Push-Push Tone Control Adds Neck Pickup |
| HARDWARE | |
| Bridge | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Tuning Machines | Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) |
| Pickguard | 4-Ply Tortoiseshell |
| Control Knobs | Aged White Plastic |
| Switch Tip | Aged White |
| Neck Plate | 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt™ and 70th Anniversary Engraving |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
| Strings | Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 |
| Legal Notice | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Case/Gig Bag | Deluxe Molded Hardshell – Inca Silver with Blue Interior |
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