Often copied, but never surpassed, the Stratocaster is arguably the worldÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s most-loved electric guitar. Electrifying the music world since its debut in 1954, its natural, versatile sound made the Stratocaster the benchmark for exceptional guitar tones. The American Professional Stratocaster isnÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢t a re-imagining of the classic design; itÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s the authentic original model, evolved.

The choice of musical legends since its release, the Stratocaster feel and sound set the world on fire, powering music movements from electric blues to EDM, and everything in-between. In your hands this Strat is ready to navigate the creative twists and turns of your music, inspiring you to express yourself in new ways through your playing.

Developed by pickup master Tim Shaw, the brand-new V-Mod single-coil pickups are voiced specifically for each position, mixing alnico magnet types to produce powerful, nuanced tones with original Fender sonic DNA. Retain high-end clarity when adjusting the volume controls, thanks to the new treble-bleed tone circuit that lets your tone shine through in all its glory. The new modern ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œDeep CÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â-shaped neck profile feels just right in your hand while the narrow-tall frets make it easy to bend strings accurately and play perfectly intonated chords.

The best of yesterday and today, the American Professional Stratocaster is the latest form of electric inspiration from Fender. Step up and stake your claim to a legend.

Body

Body shape: Double cutaway
Body type: Solid body
Body material: Solid wood
Top wood: Not applicable
Body wood: Alder, Ash on Sienna Sunburst
Body finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Modern Deep C
Neck wood: Maple
Joint: Bolt-on
Scale length: 25.5 in.
Truss rod: Dual-action
Neck finish: Satin

Fretboard

Material: Maple
Radius: 9.5 in.
Fret size: Tall narrow
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Dot
Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)

Pickups

Configuration: SSS
Neck: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat
Middle: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat
Bridge: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat
Brand: Fender
Active or passive pickups: Passive
Series or parallel: Series
Piezo: No
Active EQ: No
Special electronics: None

Controls

Control layout: Master volume, tone 1, tone 2
Pickup switch: 5-way
Coil tap or split: No
Kill switch: No

Hardware

Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
Bridge design: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Pop-In Tremolo Arm
Tailpiece: Not applicable
Tuning machines: Deluxe staggered
Color: Nickel/chrome

Other

Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Electronics
Accessories: None
Country of origin: United States

Fender American Professional Stratocaster Maple Neck, Antique Olive