{"product_id":"1973-fender-stratocaster-hardtail-sunburst","title":"1973 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Sunburst SN\/381439","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1973 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail in Sunburst is an honest, well-preserved example from the early ’70s. The guitar retains its original frets and the three-way pickup selector, and it comes with its original hardshell case. Cosmetic condition is strong overall with only light wear to the finish; the sole notable blemish is a small chunk missing from the body edge near the tone control (see photos). The hardtail bridge keeps the string-through-body feel and sustain associated with Strat models that use a non-tremolo setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is a substantial-profile late vintage\/early modern hybrid — measured at .89\" at the 1st fret and .94\" at the 12th — giving a thicker, rounder feel than many contemporaries from the era. At 7 lbs 6 oz the guitar is well balanced and delivers full, resonant tone with excellent sustain and clear top-end chime. Playability and sound are described as excellent; with original hardware and minimal fret wear, this instrument is a solid player that also carries collectible value for 1973 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1973 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness: .89\" at 1st fret \/ .94\" at 12th fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7 lbs 6 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal frets, original 3-way switch, original hard-shell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardtail bridge (string-through-body) for increased sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor body damage: small chunk out of side by tone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42678985195625,"sku":"EG3108","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9431\/2054\/files\/Watchtower-7513_c6207299-a687-4c02-8e76-ff224d8d8d54.jpg?v=1762979305","url":"https:\/\/watchtowerguitars.com\/products\/1973-fender-stratocaster-hardtail-sunburst","provider":"Watchtower Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}