Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White E-Gitarre

Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White Electric Guitar

Are you looking for a Stratocaster® with authentic ’70s character, classic Fender playability, and the unmistakable sound of three single-coil pickups? The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White Electric Guitar brings back the spirit of the early ’70s, combining historic details with high-quality American Vintage II craftsmanship. Featuring an ash body, a large ’70s-style headstock, a 1973 “C” neck profile, a rosewood fingerboard, and three Pure Vintage ’73 single-coil Strat® pickups, this model is designed for guitarists seeking the classic Strat® sound in a design that’s particularly true to the era.

The Fender® American Vintage II series reproduces historic designs that have shaped the course of music history. These include period-accurate bodies, necks, hardware, high-quality finishes, and carefully matched, vintage-specific pickups. The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White electric guitar captures the authentic character of a 1973 Stratocaster® and brings it to life in an instrument designed for the stage, the studio, and discerning players.

By 1973, the now-classic CBS design features had already become an integral part of many Fender instruments. The large headstock, the bullet-style truss rod, the 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism, and the Pure Vintage Fender® “F” stamped tuning machines are among the distinctive details of that era. The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White electric guitar captures the essence of this era and delivers an authentic vintage experience.

1973-Style Stratocaster® Sound

The body of the Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White electric guitar is made of ash and features a classic solid-body design in the Stratocaster® shape. The finish is a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer. The Olympic White finish, combined with a 3-ply parchment pickguard, aged white pickup covers, and nickel/chrome hardware, creates an elegant vintage look with a distinct ’70s vibe.

Three Pure Vintage '73 single-coil Strat® pickups deliver the tone. These pickups are tuned to the sound of the 1973 model year and provide the typical Stratocaster® character with clarity, definition, and versatile middle positions. The SSS pickup configuration makes this guitar versatile for rock, funk, fusion, pop, blues, prog, and many other styles.

1973 "C" Neck Profile and Classic Playability

The neck of the Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White electric guitar is made of maple and features a gloss polyurethane finish. The 1973 "C" neck profile ensures a comfortable playing feel that matches the historical orientation of this model. The neck is a 3-bolt design and is complemented by a 3-bolt “F” stamped neck plate featuring Micro-Tilt™ and a serial number.

The rosewood fingerboard has a 7.25" radius (184.1 mm). With 21 vintage tall frets and white pearloid dot position markers, it offers a classic Fender playing feel. The nut is made of bone, the nut width is 1.650" (42 mm), and the scale length is 25.5" (648 mm).

Vintage Hardware with Synchronized Tremolo

The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White electric guitar is equipped with an American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo featuring an “Ash Tray” bridge cover. The bridge is mounted using a 6-screw vintage-style setup, and the tremolo block is made of cold-rolled steel. A chrome bridge cover is included, and the tremolo arm features a screw-in design.

Other typical hardware details include Pure Vintage Fender® “F”-stamped tuning machines, dual-wing string trees, vintage-style strap buttons, and controls and switch tips in Aged White. The guitar is strung with Fender® USA 250R nickel-plated steel strings in .010-.046 gauge.

Classic Stratocaster® Electronics

The electronics of the Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White electric guitar offer traditional and versatile Stratocaster® control. In addition to the master volume control, there is Tone 1 for the neck and middle pickups and Tone 2 for the bridge pickup. This allows for precise adjustment of the tonal ranges.

The 5-position blade switch delivers the iconic Stratocaster® sounds. Position 1 activates the bridge pickup, Position 2 combines the bridge and middle pickups, Position 3 selects the middle pickup, Position 4 combines the middle and neck pickups, and Position 5 activates the neck pickup. As a result, the Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White electric guitar delivers a wide range of sounds, from brilliant leads to bell-like mid-range tones.

Recommendation for the Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White Electric Guitar

The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White electric guitar is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a historically inspired Stratocaster® with a classic ’70s design and authentic Fender sound. It combines an ash body, a large ’70s headstock, a bullet-style truss rod, a 3-bolt Micro-Tilt™ neck plate, and three Pure Vintage ’73 single-coil pickups into a meticulously crafted package.

The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Olympic White electric guitar is especially recommended for players who appreciate vintage tone, a traditional feel, and versatile Stratocaster® sounds. With a rosewood fingerboard, 7.25" fingerboard radius, 21 Vintage Tall frets, American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo, and classic SSS wiring, it’s perfect for the stage, the studio, and anyone who wants to experience the sound and look of an early ’70s Strat®.

Features:

• Series: American Vintage II
• Hand: Right-Hand
• Color: Olympic White
• Body Style: Stratocaster®
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Headstock: Large '70s Style
• Neck material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck profile: 1973 "C"
• Neck construction: 3-bolt
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard radius: 7.25" / 184.1 mm
• Fret markers: White pearloid dots, 7 mm
• 21 Vintage Tall Frets
• Truss rod: Bullet style
• Truss rod nut: Bullet style
• String nut: Bone
• Nut width: 1.650" / 42 mm
• Nut Material: Bone
• Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
• Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
• Bridge cover: Chrome bridge cover included
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Tremolo block: Cold-rolled steel
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
• Pickguard: 3-ply parchment
• Pickup Covers: Aged White
• Controls: Aged White
• Switch Tip: Aged White
• Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Headstock: 3-Bolt “F” Stamped with Micro-Tilt™ and Serial Number
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel-Plated Steel .010-.046
• 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, Tone 2
• Tone 1: Neck and Middle Pickups
• Tone 2: Bridge pickup
• 5-position blade pickup selector switch
• Position 1: Bridge pickup
• Position 2: Bridge and middle pickups
• Position 3: Middle pickup
• Position 4: Middle and Neck Pickups
• Position 5: Neck pickup

Specs:

• incl. Case: no
• Incl. Bag: no
• Frets: 21
• Scale: 648 mm
• Color: White
• Pickup System: SSS
• Pickup-Type: passive
• Strings: 6
• Set Offer: no
• Tremolo: no
• Type: electric Guitar
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

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