Fender 1974 Stratocaster

"I want to strum an old Strat-Tone with the crisp, clear sparkle of a guitar that embodies the funk and rock of the ’70s,"
"But on vintages from more than 50 years ago, the frets are worn down, which can make choking and cutting in tricky spots problematic, and I worry that if the string action is too low, the tone may not ring out properly."
Isn’t what you’re looking for the ultimate playability that lets you unleash the irresistible appeal of a genuine 1970s vintage wood in stress-free live and recording situations?

The Fender guitars from the first half of the 1970s were truly a dramatic era of revolutionary specification changes. In 1971, the three-bolt neck with Micro-Tilt mechanism was introduced, the one-piece maple neck returned, the headstock got a bullet truss rod nut, and in 1972 the bridge and tremolo block became an integrated unit. The era’s enthusiasm was reflected directly in the guitar’s construction.

Especially in 1974, this was a transitional period when the pickup pole pieces changed from the older staggered type to a flat type. Since the staggered pole-piece period, it had the response and clear separation between each string that are unique to that design, and the 1974 version is very popular even among ’70s Strat fans.

Along with its superb sound characteristics that only a transitional-period model can offer, this is one guitar that thoroughly eliminates performance anxiety by further adding refinements. A 1974 Fender Stratocaster, matured through 52 years since production. It beautifully blends the depth of vintage character with stress-free playability thanks to the re-fret.

This is a valuable staggered-pole-piece specification guitar positioned right before the flatting changes of late 1974. Its light, ’70s-style attack and the distinct, separate resonance of each string deliver a clear sense of separation in the sound.

The much-criticized fret wear and buzzing of vintage Strats have been carefully eliminated through a re-fret. It also handles low-action setups, so you can enjoy modern playability and play with ease, whether cutting rhythm or soloing.

Iconic details symbolizing the first half of the ’70s are concentrated here, including the three-bolt neck construction with a Micro-Tilt mechanism for easy neck-angle adjustment and the bullet nut exposed on the headstock.

It’s not just that the cutting feels great; even when you step hard on the drive pedal and bend aggressively, no specific frequency band collapses, and a well-balanced, thick sound with even distribution from low to high is produced.

After more than half a century, 52 years have dried and hardened the wood’s resonance, and the moment you strike a chord, your hands naturally draw out the guitar’s character. This is a guitar that boasts an exhilarating response. For guitarists who want the real vintage sound of funk and neo-soul cutting through, or who want to freely wield a ’70s Strat that still handles bends well even if you twist it out of shape, this should be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The 52-year-old ’70s icon, with its shabby patina, is liberated by re-fretting into ultimate playability. Once you play it, you’ll have a gratifying cutting tone that becomes addictive in your hands.

[SPEC]
BODY:Ash
NECK:Maple
FINGERBOARD:Maple
P.U:Original
WEIGHT:4.05kg
NUT-WIDTH:40.7mm
w/Hardcase
Long Scale Neck
* Re-fret, nut replaced

* Comes with our shop’s reassuring five-year adjustment warranty.
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