The alder body provides classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The “U” shape maple neck is based on a classic ’70s profile and offers a remarkably comfy feel, while the 7.25″ radius rosewood fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provides vintage playability with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a trio of 70th Anniversary Vintage-Style ’70s Single-Coil Strat® pickups that deliver the perfect blend of warmth and bite. The vintage-style “F” stamp tuners and vintage-style hardtail bridge with block saddles ensure rock-solid tuning stability.
Highlights
ALDER BODY
A classic Fender tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity, alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.
70TH ANNIVERSARY VINTAGE-STYLE ’70S SINGLE-COIL STRAT® PICKUPS
There’s really nothing like the timeless singing, snapping, screaming and sparkling sound of Fender single-coil pickups. These ‘70s spec pickups are full of the woody warmth and bell-like, crystalline tone that made Fender instruments famous.
70S “U”-SHAPE NECK
Based on a ’70s “U” profile, this rounded shape has slightly more shoulders for a slightly thicker feel that’s remarkably comfortable.
7.25” RADIUS ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH VINTAGE TALL FRETS
The 7.25” radius fingerboard provides vintage comfort and feel, while vintage-tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for big bends and wide vibrato.
VINTAGE-STYLE HARDTAIL BRIDGE WITH BLOCK SADDLES
This vintage-style hardtail offers proper intonation, full adjustability and rock-solid stability.
70TH ANNIVERSARY STRATOCASTER NECK PLATE
Each 70th Anniversary Stratocaster includes a commemorative 70th anniversary neck plate.
Specifications
General
SERIES: Anniversary
ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
COLOR: Antigua
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: MX
Neck
HEADSTOCK: Stratocaster®
NECK MATERIAL: Maple
NECK FINISH: Gloss Urethane
NECK SHAPE: ’70s “U”
NECK CONSTRUCTION: 3-Bolt
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 7.25″ (184.1 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Rosewood
POSITION INLAYS: White Pearloid Dot – 7mm
SIDE DOTS: White
NUMBER OF FRETS: 21
TRUSS ROD: Bullet Style
TRUSS ROD NUT: Bullet Style
STRING NUT: Synthetic Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.650″ (42 mm)
NUT MATERIAL: Synthetic Bone
Body
BODY: Alder
BODY FINISH: Gloss Polyester
BODY SHAPE: Stratocaster®
BODY MATERIAL: Alder
Hardware
BRIDG: E6-Saddle Vintage-Style Strat® Strings-Through-Body Hardtail
BRIDGE MOUNTING: 3-Screw Vintage-Style Hard-Tail
PICKGUARD: 4-Ply Antigua
PICKUP COVERS: Black
CONTROL KNOBS: Black Stratocaster®-Style Skirt
SWITCH TIP: Black
HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES: Fender® Vintage “F” Stamped
STRING TREES: Dual-Wing with Metal Spacer
STRINGS: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
NECK PLATE: 3-Bolt with Micro-Tilt™ and 70th Anniversary Engraving
STRAP BUTTONS: Vintage-Style
Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP: 70th Anniversary Vintage-Style ’70s Single-Coil Strat®
MIDDLE PICKUP: 70th Anniversary Vintage-Style ’70s Single-Coil Strat®
NECK PICKUP: 70th Anniversary Vintage-Style ’70s 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