Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Mocha

The Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar authentically captures the sound, feel and vibe of a pivotal era in music. After the initial success of the Stratocaster, Fender was determined to refine and improve their flagship guitar to new sonic heights. The 1973 Strat represented the pinnacle of that quest and has since become highly prized for its resonant tone and coveted appointments. This painstaking reissue features an ash body, maple neck and fingerboard, and a trio of Pure Vintage '73 single-coil pickups that provide a spectrum of quintessential Strat tones. With its C-shaped neck, 7.25" fingerboard radius and vintage-style hardware, the American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster plays and handles like the original, transporting guitarists back in time with every strum and bend.

Pure Vintage Pickups Flawlessly Recreate a Legendary Sound

At the heart of the American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster's tone are a trio of Pure Vintage '73 single-coil pickups, designed to faithfully replicate the originals. The bridge pickup delivers the crisp, articulate sound that defined '70s rock. The neck pickup oozes warmth and depth with enhanced low end. And the middle pickup offers a balanced, expressive tone that's perfect for rhythm playing or soloing. With a standard five-way pickup switch, guitarists can access an array of instantly recognizable tones that shaped the sound of the era.

Authentic C-Shape Neck Provides a Comfortable, Familiar Feel

Fender modeled the American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster's neck after the original, with an authentic C-shape profile and 7.25" radius maple fingerboard. This neck shape and size feels instantly familiar to guitarists, offering a comfortable playing experience with chords and solos alike. The vintage-style frets—specially designed for this reissue—and dot inlays complete the retro vibe.

Vintage-Style Hardware and Appointments

From the synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles to the "F"-stamped tuning machines, nickel/chrome hardware and three-bolt neck plate, every detail of the American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster was painstakingly crafted to match the original. The iconic large headstock, bullet truss rod nut and bent steel saddles all represent classic Strat hallmarks of the era.

Premium Ash Body and Finish

The American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster features an ash body— valued for its resonant, articulate tone—finished in a gloss, polyurethane for a period-accurate sheen. The ash body, Pure Vintage pickups and hardware combine to give this reissue a sound, feel and vibe that transports guitarists back to a pivotal point in music history.