1970 Fender Stratocaster
The 1970 Stratocaster represents late CBS-era Fender — not the quality of pre-CBS, but genuine 1970s vintage instruments increasingly appreciated for their own character.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (or Ash on some models) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Maple (bolt-on maple cap, new option) or Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | SSS |
| Bridge | Synchronized tremolo (heavier cast block) |
| Tuners | F-stamped tuners |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Natural, Various Colors |
Pickups & Electronics
Three single-coil pickups. CBS-era — quality varies. Maple fingerboard option returned in 1970 after years of only rosewood.
What Changed in 1970
The maple fingerboard returned as an option in 1970. Bullet truss rod appeared. Bodies were sometimes heavier than earlier examples. 3-bolt neck appeared later in the decade.
Collector's Notes
Maple fingerboard 1970 Strats are more sought after than rosewood. These are the guitars that defined 1970s rock — functional vintage instruments at accessible prices.