{"product_id":"1973-fender-stratocaster-vintage-guitar-natural-near-mint-w-case","title":"1973 Fender Stratocaster Vintage Guitar Natural, Near-Mint w\/ Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale, a 1973 Fender Stratocaster in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This exceedingly well-kept Strat features a gloss Natural finish over an ash body, loaded with the original trio of staggered pole alnico magnet gray bobbin single coils, sporting a professional refret, partial re-radius, and upgraded five-way pickup selector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighing 8lbs 4oz, the ash body and one-piece maple neck yields plenty of treble detail, complex midrange, and round, focused bass register punch. The gray bobbin pickups deliver a distinct sound in each position on the upgraded five-way switch; the neck pickup is bold and deep, with a clear and spanky middle position, and a bridge pickup that offers both plenty of body and treble zing, with a fuller midrange character than most Strat bridge pickups, and the in-between positions yield a particularly honky quack. This Stratocaster benefits from a professional setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Shape: Medium U, measuring .840” 1st fret, .935” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Fretboard: Maple, compound 7 1\/4” to 9 1\/2” radius (re-radiused)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Frets: Medium jumbo, refret, pristine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Nut: 1 9\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Tuners: \"F\"-stamped\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on F neck plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Factory Markings: Green ‘70s date stamp on neck heel, stamps in pocket\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Wood: Ash\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Pickups: Gray bobbin single coil x3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Harness: CTS pots date to the 49th week of ‘72 and 10th week of ‘73\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector (replacement)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo with block saddles, jack cup, “ashtray” bridge cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, white knobs with greened text\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Factory Markings: \"Natural\" stamp in neck pickup cavity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gloss Natural finish is extremely clean, with a bit of vertical checking central to the back, light buckle scuffing on the back (largely relegated to the trem cavity cover) and just a few faint marks on the top and body perimeter. The original finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean, with a worn-in, easy-playing feel, while the fingerboard was refinished as part of the refret process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original black tolex hardshell case is included. Two of the original latches are functional, the original handle is intact, and the raised Fender logo is present on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47224160092416,"sku":"421429","price":5499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_d617f29c-b563-4cf3-8893-569701d8da12.jpg?v=1763775202","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1973-fender-stratocaster-vintage-guitar-natural-near-mint-w-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}