The 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 the new V-Mod III humbucker pickup delivers punchy humbucking tones as well as calibrated single-coil sounds at the push of a button. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle, while ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance. 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 HSS 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

• Two V-Mod III single-coil Stratocaster pickups and a new V-Mod Humbucking Bridge Pickup
• 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

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. The V-Mod III humbucking bridge pickup delivers thick, powerful tones with the same voicing philosophy - punchy and articulate with full-frequency response that cuts through any mix.

SCULPTED NECK HEEL

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

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.

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.

SPECIAL ELECTRONICS

A performance-friendly push-push switch on the second tone control taps the V-Mod III humbucking bridge pickup to single-coil mode, unlocking crisp, clear single-coil tones without any volume loss — making it easy to adjust your sound mid-performance.

CLASSICGEAR™ PRECISION™ POTENTIOMETERS

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

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 : Alder

BODY FINISH : Polyurethane

BODY SHAPE : Stratocaster®

BODY STYLE : Solid Body

BODY MATERIAL : Alder

Hardware

BRIDGE : 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with ClassicGear™ Radial™ Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block

PICKGUARD : 3-Ply Black

PICKUP COVERS : Black

CONTROL KNOBS : Black

HARDWARE FINISH : Nickel/Chrome

TUNING MACHINES : Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered

STRINGS : Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403

NECK PLATE : 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment

Electronics

BRIDGE PICKUP : V-Mod III Humbucker

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 Activates Coil-Split

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