Detail 01
5-way blade switch
Provides access to the full range of Stratocaster pickup combinations.
Product detailSKU #1500000477149
FenderAmerican Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Olympic White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Early-1970s Stratocaster details define this American Vintage II 1973 model: an ash body in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, a maple C-shaped neck, and three Pure Vintage '73 single-coil Strat pickups. The five-way blade switch offers the familiar range of pickup combinations, with master volume plus separate tone controls for the neck/middle and bridge pickups. An American Vintage synchronized tremolo handles pitch movement, while 21 vintage-tall frets on a 7.25-inch-radius maple fingerboard maintain the period-oriented specification. A vintage-style black case is included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Accessing five Stratocaster pickup combinations for clean melodic work, funk, rock, or fusion parts.
- Using separate tone controls for neck/middle pickups and the bridge pickup during a set.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than 21 frets.
- Players seeking a fixed-bridge guitar rather than a synchronized tremolo.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tone controls
One tone control covers neck and middle pickups; the other is assigned to the bridge pickup.
Detail 03
American Vintage synchronized tremolo
Provides pitch movement as part of the bridge system.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The guitar is right handed with a 1.650-inch bone nut.
- 02Its maple fingerboard has a 7.25-inch radius and 21 vintage-tall frets.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which pickups are installed?
It has three Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat pickups.
02Is a case included?
Yes. The guitar includes a vintage-style black case with orange interior.
03Does the bridge pickup have a tone control?
Yes. Tone 2 is assigned to the bridge pickup.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
8 detailsPickups & controls
- Switching
- 5-way blade
- Middle Pickup
- Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat
- Controls
- Master volume, tone 1 neck and middle pickups, tone 2 bridge pickup
- Neck Pickup
- Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat
- Bridge Pickup
- Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat
- Control Knobs
- Aged white
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
- Bridge
- American Vintage synchronized tremolo with ashtray bridge cover
10 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Frets
- 21 vintage tall with white pearloid dot inlays
- Strings
- Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel, .010-.046
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Neck Profile
- C-shape
- Nut Width
- 1.650
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel, .010-.046
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- C
15 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Olympic White
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Neck Construction
- 3-bolt
- Body Material
- Ash
- Body Finish
- Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel/chrome
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Maple
- Bridge Cover
- Chrome bridge cover included
- Pickguard
- 3-ply parchment
- Body Style
- Stratocaster
- Fingerboard Radius
- 7.25 inch
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
- Tuning Machines
- Pure Vintage Fender F stamped
- Neck Finish
- Gloss polyurethane
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Vintage-style black with orange interior
4 detailsOther
- Model
- 1973 Stratocaster
- Truss Rod
- Bullet style
- Product Type
- Electric guitar
- Series
- American Vintage II
