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The Fender American Professional range brings the core USA-made HSS 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 with coil tapping potential, a new sleek 2-point tremolo, 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 Strat sound so recognisable and still so versatile. Each 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 punchy, thicker attack from the humbucker. The HSS Strat humbucker adds an exciting element to the mix with the bridge humbucker, but if you want to switch it up to a single-coil bridge snap you have that option by pressing the push/push tone control to coil tap – all without a reduction in volume to keep a natural consistency as you play live. 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 easier action adjustment for a top setup customised to your preferences. The recessed screws ensure they stay out of your way as your picking hand rests comfortably next to the bridge.Key FeaturesTwo V-Mod III single-coil pickups and a new V-Mod humbucking pickup – More articulate than ever with bell-like chime and warmth, plus the punch of the bridge position pickupSpecial Electronics – Push-push switch on the second tone control taps the V-Mod III humbucker intoto single-coil mode for crisp, clear tonesUpgraded 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: Alder…
