Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster

The Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster in Olympic White is a faithful re-creation of a classic ’70s Strat that captures the bold character, aesthetic, and tone of a pivotal era in Fender history. With its distinctive styling and period-correct specs, this instrument brings vintage authenticity to the hands of modern players. Built with a resonant ash body and finished in a slick gloss polyurethane, this Strat not only looks stunning in its Olympic White finish but also delivers the crisp, articulate tone that ash is known for—bright, clear highs with tight, punchy lows.

True to the original 1973 design, the neck features a 3-bolt construction with a Micro-Tilt™ adjustment, giving players the ability to fine-tune the neck angle for optimal playability. The maple neck is paired with a maple fingerboard, both finished in gloss polyurethane, which gives a smooth feel and a period-accurate sheen. The 1973 “C” neck profile sits comfortably in the hand, and the modern 9.5″ fingerboard radius with medium jumbo frets makes bending and lead work easier than ever—offering a perfect balance between vintage feel and modern playability.

This Stratocaster is loaded with a trio of Pure Vintage ’73 Single-Coil Strat® pickups, meticulously voiced to recreate the sound of the early-’70s Fender tone. These pickups deliver sparkling clarity and a slightly scooped midrange that pairs beautifully with the naturally bright ash body and maple fingerboard. The traditional 5-way blade switch provides access to all the iconic Strat positions, while the cleverly integrated S-1™ switch in the master volume knob adds the neck pickup to any position—unlocking additional tonal versatility, such as neck + bridge or all three pickups together.

The bridge is a period-correct American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo, complete with the classic “ash tray” bridge cover, which delivers expressive vibrato while enhancing the instrument’s visual authenticity. Tuning stability is rock-solid thanks to the Pure Vintage Fender® “F” stamped tuning machines, and the rest of the hardware—nickel/chrome finish, 3-ply parchment pickguard, and aged white knobs and switch tip—adds just the right touch of vintage mojo.

Other vintage-accurate features include a bone nut, black dot inlays, bullet-style truss rod and nut, and a serialized 3-bolt “F” stamped neck plate. It ships strung with Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel strings (.010-.046) and comes housed in a vintage-style black case with orange plush interior, completing the authentic late-Vietnam-era Fender experience.

The Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster – Olympic White is a remarkable tribute to a decade that saw the Strat evolve with bold design choices and sonic clarity. It’s a must-have for collectors and players who crave the unmistakable feel and vibe of a ’70s Strat, enhanced with subtle modern playability for today’s stage and studio demands.

Features:

Ash Body
Pure Vintage ’73 Single-Coil Strat® Pickups, S-1 Switch on Volume Adds Neck Pickup
9.5″ Radius Fingerboard & Medium Jumbo Frets
Other specifications include:

Model # 0170252805
Body Material Ash
Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape Stratocaster®
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 9.5″ (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets 21
Fret Size Medium Jumbo
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
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 (S-1 Switch on Volume Adds Neck Pickup), 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
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
Strings Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Case/Gig Bag Vintage-Style Black (Orange Interior)

Weighs 8lb 0oz