Often copied, but never surpassed, the Stratocaster is arguably the worlds 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 isnt a re-imagining of the classic design; its 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 Deep C-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.

FEATURESBody

• 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: Rosewood
• 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
• Case: Hardshell case
• Accessories: None
• Country of origin: United States