Fender - American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster - Lake Placid Blue - 0110272802
Fender - American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster - Lake Placid Blue - 0110272802
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.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
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
- 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 Single-Line “Fender Deluxe” Tuners
ASH BODY
Ash is a warm-toned wood with clear, bright highs, defined midrange, focused lows, and a beautiful grain pattern.7.25” RADIUS FINGERBOARDS IN ROUND-LAMINATED ROSEWOOD OR MAPLE
The 7.25”-radius fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, while vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes without fretting out.1973 “C”-SHAPE NECK
In vintage years, the shape and thickness of Fender guitar necks varied tremendously. The American Vintage II Series offers a variety of authentic neck profiles from Fender’s past.PURE VINTAGE ‘73 STRATOCASTER PICKUPS
Specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed just like pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets.VINTAGE-STYLE HARDWARE
From the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, every piece of American Vintage II hardware is manufactured to look, sound and function just like it did on the originals. Much of the American Vintage II hardware is still manufactured on the original ‘50s and ‘60s era Fender factory machines.| BODY | |
| Body Material | Ash |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster® |
| NECK | |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Construction | 3-Bolt |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Neck Shape | 1973 "C" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 7.25" (184.1 mm) |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Fret Size | Vintage Tall |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Black Dot |
| Side Dots | Black |
| Truss Rod | Bullet Style |
| Truss Rod Nut | Bullet Style |
| 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® |
| 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 |
| HARDWARE | |
| Bridge | American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Tuning Machines | Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Parchment |
| Control Knobs | Aged White |
| Switch Tip | Aged White |
| Neck Plate | 3-Bolt “F” Stamped with Micro-Tilt™, Serialized |
| Bridge Cover/Tailpiece | Includes Chrome Bridge Cover |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
| Strings | Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406 |
| Legal Notice | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Case/Gig Bag | Vintage-Style Black (Orange Interior) |
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