The Modern “C” profile maple neck and 9.5″ radius rosewood fingerboard provide authentic Fender feel, while Pure Vintage ’59 Single-Coil Strat® pickups offer rich, articulate tones that fit any genre. With a 2-point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners to ensure precise tuning stability, you have the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. The 70th Anniversary Player Stratocaster, a versatile instrument to inspire your playing and power your performance.
The instruments in the 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection are available in limited quantities, so choose your 70th Anniversary Stratocaster today.
Highlights
2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE
This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action, expressive vibrato and dive bombs.
PURE VINTAGE ’59 SINGLE-COIL STRAT® PICKUPS
Pure Vintage pickups are constructed just like pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets. Pure Vintage ’59 Single-Coil Strat® Pickups deliver rich, vintage-inspired tones.
9.5“-RADIUS ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH ROLLED EDGES
The 9.5” radius fingerboard facilitates fluid leads and choke free bends while the hand-rolled fingerboard edges provide a supremely comfortable feel.
“MODERN C” SHAPE 22-FRET MAPLE NECK WITH BONE NUT
Adding another fret extends the range, while the slim and rounded “Modern C”-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style. A premium bone nut delivers increased resonance with outstanding tonal qualities.
CLASSICGEAR™ TUNING MACHINES
Combining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, ClassicGear tuning machines have smooth action and make it easier to fine-tune your instrument.
70TH ANNIVERSARY STRATOCASTER NECK PLATE
Each 70th Anniversary Stratocaster includes a commemorative 70th anniversary neck plate.
Specifications
General
SERIES: Anniversary
ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
COLOR: Nebula Noir
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: MX
Neck
HEADSTOCK: Stratocaster®
NECK MATERIAL: Maple
NECK FINISH: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
NECK SHAPE: Modern “C”
NECK CONSTRUCTION: 4-Bolt Standard
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 9.5″ (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Rosewood
POSITION INLAYS: White Dot
SIDE DOTS: White
NUMBER OF FRETS: 22
TRUSS ROD: Standard
TRUSS ROD NUT: 3/16″ Hex Adjustment
STRING NUT: Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.650″ (42 mm)
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
Body
BODY: Alder
BODY FINISH: Gloss Polyester
BODY SHAPE: Stratocaster®
BODY MATERIAL: Alder
Hardware
BRIDGE: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
BRIDGE MOUNTING: 2-Point Modern
PICKGUARD: 4-Ply White Pearloid
PICKUP COVERS: Black
CONTROL KNOBS: Black Stratocaster®-Style Skirt
SWITCH TIP: Black
HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES: Fender® ClassicGear™
STRING TREES: Single-Wing
STRINGS: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
TREMOLO ARM: Standard Tremolo Arm
NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt with 70th Anniversary Engraving
STRAP BUTTONS: Standard
Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP: Pure Vintage ’59 Single-Coil Strat®
MIDDLE PICKUP: Pure Vintage ’59 Single-Coil Strat®
NECK PICKUP: Pure Vintage ’59 Single-Coil Strat®
PICKUP CONFIGURATION: SSS
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
