Fender American Professional Stratocaster - Black

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• 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

SpecificationsGeneral
Series: American Professional
Orientation: Right-Hand
Country of Origin: USA
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (included)

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

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

Hardware
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with ClassicGear™ Radial™ Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell (3-Colour Sunburst), 3-Ply Mint Green (Olympic White, Black), 3-Ply Black (Oxblood, Dark Night)
Pickup Covers: Aged White
Control Knobs: Aged White
Switch Tip: Aged White
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment

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 Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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
Auxiliary Switching: Push-Push Tone Control Adds Neck Pickup