Description
The Fender American Professional Stratocaster Maple in Natural marks a fresh chapter in Fender's modern professional lineup. You've seen the original American Professional, the American Professional II, and the American Professional Classic. This refreshed American Professional Series brings a number of meaningful under-the-hood updates, including tighter-tolerance electronics with treble bleed to retain clarity as the volume is rolled back. Its upgraded 2-point tremolo uses a cold-rolled steel block for added sustain and definition, while redesigned saddles keep adjustment screws from protruding into the picking hand. The Natural finish, maple fingerboard, black pickguard, and aged white plastics give this version a clean, understated look that puts the familiar Strat shape and Ash body front and center.
The Deep "C" maple neck features rolled fingerboard edges, a 9.5" radius, and Fender's "Super-Natural" satin urethane finish for a comfortable feel across the entire neck. A sculpted heel makes the upper frets easier to reach, while 22 narrow tall frets provide a useful balance between traditional Fender feel and modern playability. V-Mod III Strat single-coils provide articulate attack, bell-like chime, and warm clean tones, with five-way switching for the familiar range of Strat sounds.
The upgraded two-point tremolo combines a cold-rolled steel block with ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles for smooth operation and easy action and intonation adjustment. Fender staggered sealed tuners, a bone nut, and Micro-Tilt neck adjustment make it easier to keep the guitar properly dialed in. We think the Natural version is an especially appealing option for players who want professional-level Strat performance with a simple, wood-forward aesthetic.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Color: Natural
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: "Super-Natural" Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Shape: Deep "C"
- Nut Width: 1.685"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Number of Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Black
- Nut: Bone
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt Adjustment
- Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
- Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with ClassicGear Radial Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Pickup Covers: Aged White
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- 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
- Made In: USA
- Case: Deluxe Molded Case
Sku: 0111112721
The Deep "C" maple neck features rolled fingerboard edges, a 9.5" radius, and Fender's "Super-Natural" satin urethane finish for a comfortable feel across the entire neck. A sculpted heel makes the upper frets easier to reach, while 22 narrow tall frets provide a useful balance between traditional Fender feel and modern playability. V-Mod III Strat single-coils provide articulate attack, bell-like chime, and warm clean tones, with five-way switching for the familiar range of Strat sounds.
The upgraded two-point tremolo combines a cold-rolled steel block with ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles for smooth operation and easy action and intonation adjustment. Fender staggered sealed tuners, a bone nut, and Micro-Tilt neck adjustment make it easier to keep the guitar properly dialed in. We think the Natural version is an especially appealing option for players who want professional-level Strat performance with a simple, wood-forward aesthetic.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Color: Natural
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: "Super-Natural" Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Shape: Deep "C"
- Nut Width: 1.685"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Number of Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Black
- Nut: Bone
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt Adjustment
- Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
- Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with ClassicGear Radial Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Pickup Covers: Aged White
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- 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
- Made In: USA
- Case: Deluxe Molded Case
Sku: 0111112721
