Building on the success of Fender's American Vintage range, the American Vintage II series takes things up a notch, offering incredibly accurate recreations of Fender's most timeless designs. With period accurate bodies, necks and hardware andmeticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, the American Vintage II series pays tribute to the revolutionary designs that altered the course of popular music forever. TheFender American Vintage II 1973Stratocaster perfectly captures the tone and feel of an original CBS-eraStrat. With its alluring contours, round-laminated Rosewoodfingerboard, crystalline sound and comfortable '73 "C" shape Maple neck, you would be forgiven for thinking you were playing a genuine vintage guitar. Featuring an Ash body with a gloss Polyurethane lacquer finish, the 1973Stratocaster is the stuff of legends, designed for players with a keen appreciation of vintage instruments! At the heart of the '73Strat is a trio of Pure Vintage '73 staggered pole Stratocaster pickups for a host of sparkling single-coil tones that will take you back to the now classic CBS-era of Fender's decorated history.Other premium appointments includea large headstock with dual string trees, vintage-style F stamped tuners, a convenient Bullet style truss rod nut and a three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt mechanism. Key Features Large '70s-Style Headstock- During the CBS-era, Stratocasters boasted a larger headstock so the iconic Fender logo could be clearly seen on TV! Pure Vintage '73Stratocaster Pickups- Vintage-voiced single coil pickups that produce iconic, sparkling Fender tones in abundance! American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo- Allows for plenty of vintage vibrato effects whilst maintaining excellent tuning stability. '73 "C" Shape Maple Neck- A classic, period-accurate neck profile that is synonymous with CBS-era Fenders. Perfect for both rhythm and lead playing. Vintage-Style Tweed Case- A rugged hard case offering excellent protection, decked out in a classic black tolex! Specifications Body Body Shape:Stratocaster Headstock: Large '70s-Style Body Material:Ash Finish:Gloss Polyurethane Neck Material:Maple Profile:1973 "C" Scale Length:25.5" (64.77 cm) Fingerboard Material:Round-Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard Radius:7.25" (184.1 mm) Number Of Frets:21 Frets:Vintage Tall Nut Material:Bone Nut Width:1.650" (42 mm) Inlays:White Pearloid Dot - 7mm Joint:3-Bolt F Stamped with Micro-Tilt, Serialized Finish:Gloss Polyurethane Hardware Finish:Nickel/Chrome Bridge:American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Ash Tray Bridge Cover Bridge Cover/Tailpiece:Includes Chrome Bridge Cover Tremolo Arm:Screw-In Tremolo Block:Cold Rolled Steel Tuning Machines:Pure Vintage Fender F Stamped Pickguard:3-Ply Parchment Truss Rod:Bullet Style Control Knobs:Aged White Strap Buttons:Vintage-Style Electronics Bridge Pickup:Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat Neck Pickup:Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat Middle 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 Output Jack: 1/4" Miscellaneous Strings Gauge:Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406 Case:Vint