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

Our 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.

• 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

General

Series: American Professional

Orientation: Right-Hand

Color: Aged Cherry Burst

Country Of Origin: USA

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: Ash

Body Finish: Polyurethane

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Body Style: Solid Body

Body Material: Ash

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: Bridge: Zebra, Middle: Aged White, Neck: Aged White

Control Knobs: Aged White

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: HSS

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