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1973 Fender Stratocaster, Natural
Regular price
£3,495.00
£2,995.00
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Summary
Model: Stratocaster
Year: 1973
Finish: Natural
Modifications: Refret, changed nut
Weight: 4.78
Fingerboard: Maple
Body Wood: Ash
Neck Wood: Maple
Tuners: Correct F-Plate
Pickups: 3 x correct grey bottom, '73 date stamped
Hardware: Chrome
Neck Profile: Medium C
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
Sale
1973 Fender Stratocaster, Natural
Regular price
£3,495.00
£2,995.00
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1973 Fender Stratocaster, Natural
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Description
Cool, natural finish, big headstock 70s Strat. It doesn't get more "70s" than this! This one is in good overall condition with the odd ding and knock here and there. It's been used over the years, has had a refret and changed nut, and the finish has honeyed a little giving a very nice amber hue.
This one dates to early 1973. Neck stamp is FEB 73, serial number dates to '72, readable pots date to 49th week of '72 and the grey bottom pickups date to '73. All looks good under the hood! A "Natural" red stamp is present in the neck pickup cavity along with an Xavier Armenta stamp visible on the bottom of the neck.
Being an early '70s model you get two string trees mounted on the nitro finish headstock face as well as the bullet truss rod, bold Fender black decal and 6 F-Plate Chrome tuners to the rear. It's had a refret and a changed nut as is often the case these days. As a result it plays very well with a medium C neck profile and plenty of fret height. The Maple fingerboard is punctuated with black dot markers, and the Microtilt adjustable neck has the 3-bolt design of the period with a good neck pocket fit.
The multi-piece Ash body has a pleasant grain to it, the finish has darkened a little over the years which is contrasted nicely with the white 3-ply pickguard. Plastics all appear correct as does the wiring and components including the 'made in Mexico' CTS pots as used in 1972. The staggered polepiece pickups sounds great, lots of bell like tones at the neck with a sharper attack and cut at the bridge. A very versatile guitar and a cool piece of 70s Fender!
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Summary
Model: Stratocaster
Year: 1973
Finish: Natural
Modifications: Refret, changed nut
Weight: 4.78
Fingerboard: Maple
Body Wood: Ash
Neck Wood: Maple
Tuners: Correct F-Plate
Pickups: 3 x correct grey bottom, '73 date stamped
Hardware: Chrome
Neck Profile: Medium C
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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