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Saluting 70 Years of the Strat





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Fender’s American Professional II lineup has pulled out all the stops to celebrate the Stratocaster’s septuagenarian status with this gorgeous 70th-anniversary edition! You’ll find ample top-tier Strat features bob to the surface of this 6-string, including a trio of 70th-anniversary V-Mod II single-coil Strat pickups that supply an exquisite combination of vintage soul and modern performance. Plus, this guitar's American Professional II allegiance gains you some stellar appointments across the board, including a real bone nut, a 2-point tremolo bridge, and a set of Fender Deluxe tuning machines. The “Deep C” profile of its maple neck lets you wield the 70th-anniversary Strat with a more traditional feeling that only adds to the archetypal energy of the guitar. Seven decades of production perfection is a feat that few manufacturers can claim, and Fender’s 70th-anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster pays the ultimate tribute!





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Structured for certainty in feel





This 70th-anniversary Strat serves up a supreme Fender tonewood concoction, boasting a body of alder that hangs comfortably and well-balanced over your shoulder. Its accompanying flame maple top is guaranteed to turn some heads, too! A light and maneuverable maple neck carved to Fender’s “Deep C” profile not only delivers that slightly thicker vintage feel, but also provides an exceptional complement to the guitar’s 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. Radiused to a commanding 9.5 inches, creatives of all classes will find that the 70th-anniversary Strat plays with a true Fender feel that holds up under any circumstance, from the practice room and high-stakes stage shows to the nuanced meticulousness of studio work.





Voiced by 70th-anniversary V-Mod II single-coils





Not just any set of single-coils will get the job done for Fender’s 70th-anniversary Strat. This particular guitar features three 70th-anniversary V-Mod II single-coil Strat pickups, expressing that timeless Stratocaster tone we know and love with the high-performance playability of modern single-coils. Whether you're feeling the vintage vibes or looking for more contemporary tones, these single-coils deliver the palette to accommodate it all. Outfitted with classic controls like a 5-way pickup selector, dual Tone knobs, and a master Volume control, you’ve got full say over the exact tonal sculpture of your sound.





Professional-grade response





True Stratocaster fans will appreciate how hard the 70th-anniversary American Professional II Strat works to provide reliable and flawlessly functional playability every time you pick it up. Hit hard, wail, and bend the strings with full confidence in a set of Fender’s Deluxe in-line tuning machines backing up your intonation. Similarly, an upgraded 2-point tremolo bridge enables all access to stress-free pitch dipping, from subtle wobbles to huge drops ? whatever your sound requires! All six strings pass over a real bone nut that aids in providing that true and snappy original Stratocaster string response. Classic vibes meet contemporary dependability ? after all, this striking instrument is 70 years in the making!





Fender 70th-anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:


Tributing 70 years of Fender's revolutionary Stratocaster!


Alder body provides a wonderfully balanced feel


"Deep C"-carved maple neck delivers a lightweight and traditional feel


22-fret rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5-inch radius accommodates every playing style


3 x 70th-anniversary V-Mod II single-coil Strat pickups come armed for both classic and contemporary tones alike


5-way pickup selector, dual Tone controls, and a master Volume knob make tone sculpting a cinch


Fender Deluxe in-line tuning machines anchor-down intonation with professional dependability


Real bone nut permits traditional Stratocaster string response


2-point tremolo bridge with a cold-rolled steel block enables tone dips to your heart's content