Often copied, but never surpassed, the Stratocaster is arguably the world'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 isn't a re-imagining of the classic design; it's the authentic original model, evolved.
Three Tim Shaw-designed V-Mod single-coil Stratocaster pickups
New modern "Deep C"-shaped neck profile
Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easier bending
Pop-in tremolo arm for enhanced stability
Treble bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume
Includes Elite Molded hardshell case
BODY
Body Material Alder Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Body Shape Stratocaster®
NECK
Neck Material Maple Neck Finish Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face Neck Shape Modern "Deep C" Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm) Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm) Number of Frets 22 Fret Size Narrow Tall Nut Material Bone Nut Width 1.685" (42.8 mm) Position Inlays White Dots Truss Rod Bi-Flex™ Truss Rod Nut 1/8" American Series
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup V-Mod Single-Coil Strat® Middle Pickup V-Mod Single-Coil Strat® Neck Pickup V-Mod Single-Coil Strat® Controls Master Volume with Treble-Bleed, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge and Middle Pickups) Switching 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup Configuration SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Pop-In Tremolo Arm Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome Tuning Machines Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered Pickguard 3-Ply Parchment Control Knobs Aged White Plastic Switch Tip Aged White Neck Plate 4-Bolt
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag Elite Molded Case Included Accessories Elite Molded Case