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The Fender American Professional range brings the core USA-made Stratocaster to the forefront of modern playing feel while staying true to the iconic sound and shape everyone knows and loves. Think of this refreshed American Professional range as the spiritual successor to the American Professional II, kitted out with a set of revoiced single-coil V-Mod III pickups and special electronics, new 2-point tremolo system, and a gloriously effortless neck resulting in outstanding comfort and crisp sound. This is the ultimate workhorse guitar made to be played day in, day out. V-Mod III pickups and expanded single-coil combinations Fender and pickup guru Tim Shaw have geared their latest V-Mod III pickups towards a vintage-inspired, dynamic tone with the warmth and clarity that has made the Fender Strat sound so recognisable and still so versatile. Each single-coil pickup has been voiced specifically for their neck, middle and bridge positions to provide outstanding customisation as you flick between the five pickup combinations, from bell-like chime to silky leads and onto spicy attack. There are more sounds to explore by activating the push/push switch on the second tone controls to kick in the neck pickup with the selector still in positions one or two – essentially combining the neck and bridge pickups in tandem, or even all three at once for huge presence. Add in the ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers offering a satisfying custom torque and resistance for fluid volume and tone swells, and you’ve got a highly expressive and detailed sound ready for a modern mix. Sleek neck design with rolled fingerboard edges The American Professional series comes standard with a deep “C” neck profile, a modern slim size that gradually fills out the hand more as you head up the frets. On top are 22 narrow tall frets for a touch of vintage flavour as you pull of expressive bends and quickly jump between notes. The rolled fretboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish continue to be brilliant additions bringing a classy feel as if your Strat has been broken in just like the best vintage instruments. No chance you’ll be catching yourself on the arm or hand as you reach for the highest frets either, as the neck heel has been sculpted smooth on the lower corner with the neck plate bevelled – a nice touch to allow for truly free lead playing. Effortless vibrato and rock-solid tuning stability The American Pro Strat’s 2-point tremolo has been upgraded with an ultra-sturdy cold-rolled steel block, increasing note sustain and resonance throughout the guitar’s body. The ClassicGear Radial bent steel saddles also help with more accurate intonation and easierKey FeaturesThree V-Mod III single-coil Stratocaster pickups – More articulate than ever with bell-like chime and warmthUpgraded 2-Point Tremolo with Cold-Rolled Steel Block and ClassicGear Radial Bent-Steel Saddles – Effortless intonation and action adjustments with recessed screws to stay out of the wayDeep “C”-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges – Supreme played-in comfortNewly sculpted neck heel – Uninterrupted access to the upper fretsBone nut and 22 narrow-tall frets – A touch of classic playing feel for easy bendingClassicGear Precision Potentiometers – Smooth, consistent volume and tone control with custom torque for personalised performanceIncludes Deluxe Moulded hardshell case – Luxurious protection on the goSpecificationsBodyBody Style: StratocasterBody Wood: AlderBody Finish: PolyurethaneBody Colour: BlackNeckNeck Wood: MapleFingerboard: MapleNeck Finish: “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock FaceFrets: 22 Narrow TallNeck Profile: Deep “C”Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)Nut Width: 1.685” (42.8 mm)Nut: BoneDots: Black DotHardwareBridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with ClassicGear Radial Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm a…