Everyone has a special place in their heart for the '70s.

This American Vintage Stratocaster features all the best elements of classic '70s Strats! Start with an ash (on transparent finish models) or alder body and add a U-shaped maple neck with an improved 3-bolt mount and Micro Tilt adjustment. The bridge is a vintage-correct '70-'71 style. The unmistakable large headstock, Diamond Head F tuners, and '70s-style decal give it the look and feel of the era, while specially-voiced pickups recapture the electric guitar magic of the time. Includes a deluxe black hardshell case with vintage orange interior.

Fender American Vintage Series '70s Stratocaster Reissue Electric Guitar Features:

• Ash or alder body
• Maple U-shaped neck
• Rosewood or maple fretboard
• 21 vintage-style frets
• 3 vintage-style single-coil Strat pickups with Alnico V magnets
• Volume/tone/tone controls
• 3-position pickup switch
• Vintage-style synchronized tremolo
• Fender/Schaller F-style tuners
• Chrome hardware

The '70s weren't just disco balls and bell-bottoms, and this guitar proves it. Call or click to order now!

Fender American Vintage Series '70s Stratocaster Reissue Electric Guitar

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Dreams come true

Posted by couldn't be more satisfied from Huntingdon, PA on May 29, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: retired from gigging, but play daily

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, blues

For years my main axe has been a Les Paul. My wife and kids surprised me the 70's reissue for my 60th birthday. Knock me out. While I'm still learning the Strat's tonal and sonic possibilities, what it's produced so far is amazing. It plays with exceptional ease and comfort. The clear ash w/ the non-poly finish is absolutely stunning. I tell my player friends it's like driving a top end Mercedes, and when they take the Strat for a spin, they all agree...drooling all the way to the track. Thanks, Leo.

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Top-Shelf Guitar

Posted by K-Bomb from OR on Mar 9, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues/Rock

Neck is absolute butter. Very high quality Birdseye Maple and smooth finish. Almost seems Custom Shop quality. The "U" contour does feel a little different than the "C", but overall very comfortable. I think the vintage frets that come with it are more comfortable than medium jumbo found on newer Strats. It would be nice if it had the 9.5" fretboard radius like the newer models, but it still is relatively easy to bend the strings. Natural/Ash body wood grain really stands out, and the finish is again like glass. It is well-balanced and a bit lighter than Alder. The gray-bobbin pickups have a bit more "ring" to them, they are bright but not to bright and great for a more rock oriented sound. Can't go wrong with this axe.

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American 70s Reissue Best Strat Ever

Posted by Ausman from Brisbane, Australia on Dec 20, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 40 years

Reviewer's Play Style: Any

I always wanted a 70's re-issue in Natural with a Maple board and I was considering buying a Classic Series. I noticed that Fender had now released an American Vintage 70s. So I bought one. The one I got is an ash body in 3 colour sunburst with a rosewood board (this one was available. I'm delighted to say it has the best sound of any Strat I've owned. Blows my Custom Shop 66 and my American Texas Special out of the water. The U shaped neck on these beauties is wonderful; very comfortable. Just feels great. If you want a wonderful sounding, beautifully built Strat that just sings, then you have to get one of these.

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Great Guitar

Posted by Guitar addict from Perry, OH on Nov 4, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Indie, Rock, Blues

I used to be a gibson guy. I own a SG and my dad has a 68 GOldtop, PRICELESS. I always thought Gibson>Fender. Now i believe they are almost even thanks to this brilliant guitar. The look is fasinating. The sound clean and makes you wanna start to get up and really feel the sound of the guitar, no matter what style. I mainly play blue and indie rock on this gutiar. I believe that this is a really great guitar and is a must-have for any guitarist.

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SEARCHING FOR STRAT

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Aug 6, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Christian Praise/Worship

The 70's USA Strat is by far the best strat I have ever played. The neck feels wonderful and easy to play. The sustain if by far the best sustain on any strat. I love the natural with Rosewood Fretboard. The pickups sound awesome especially in the neck position. I have owned two other Strats that don't even compare to the USA 70's.

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