Fender American Professional Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Rosewood Fingerboard - Dark Night

The American Professional Stratocaster® draws from more than seventy years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.

Fender's popular Deep "C" neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod III Stratocaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth, while ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. Engineered for the working player, the new ClassicGear™ Radial™ bent-steel saddles deliver effortless intonation and action adjustments — with recessed screws that stay out of your way, no matter how hard you play.

The American Pro Stratocaster delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.

FEATURES

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• Three V-Mod III single-coil Stratocaster pickups
• Upgraded 2-Point Tremolo with Cold-Rolled Steel Block and ClassicGear™ Radial™ Bent-Steel Saddles
• Deep "C"-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
• Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending
• ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case

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HIGHLIGHTS

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V-MOD III PICKUPS

V-Mod III Stratocaster pickups are voiced specifically for each position, creating a perfectly balanced tone with the vintage warmth and crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.

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SCULPTED NECK HEEL

The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.

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2-POINT TREMOLO WITH CLASSICGEAR™ RADIAL™ BENT-STEEL SADDLES

This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge with ClassicGear™ Radial™ bent-steel saddles for superior tuning stability, tremolo action and ease of adjustment – with an upgraded cold-rolled steel block that increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. The ClassicGear™ saddles deliver effortless intonation and action adjustments with recessed screws that stay out of your way no matter how hard you play.

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DEEP “C” NECK PROFILE WITH ROLLED FINGERBOARD EDGES

Delivering both comfort and speed, the American Professional Deep “C” neck profile is slim at the nut and fills out gradually as it approaches the neck joint to create a natural feel that’s perfect for chording and single note playing alike. The hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish provide a supremely comfortable feel.

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SPECIAL ELECTRONICS

A performance friendly push-push switch on the second tone control activates the neck pickup in switch positions one and two, adding two unique pickup configurations not normally found on a Strat.

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CLASSICGEAR™ PRECISION™ POTENTIOMETERS

ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

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General

• Series: American Professional
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Dark Night

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Body Finish: Polyurethane
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Neck Shape: Deep "C"
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Side Dots: White
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Number of Frets: 22

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat®
• Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat®
• Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat®
• Pickup Covers: Black
• 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
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Hardware

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with ClassicGear™ Radial™ Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Black
• Switch Tip: Black
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment

Accessories

• Strings (Installed): Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
• Included Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)