Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS - Faded Black

The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance – the American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS®.

Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastline™ '57 Stratocaster® pickups and Coastline™ humbucker deliver depth, punch and sparkle while the sleek Modern "C" neck provides exceptional comfort and playability. Fender Staggered ClassicGear™ tuners provide classic looks and precise tuning stability. Boasting custom-faded vintage and signature Fender® finishes, this professional-grade instrument looks as good as it sounds.

From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS® – All the soul of a golden-era Fender®, evolved for today's player.

Features

• Alder Body
• Coastline™ '57 Stratocaster® pickups and Coastline™ humbucker
• Modern "C"-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets
• Vintage-style hardware and Staggered ClassicGear™ Tuners
• Greasebucket™ Tone System
• Included gigbag

General Specifications

• Series: American Professional Classic

• Orientation: Right-Hand

• Color: Faded Black

• Country Of Origin: US

Neck Specifications

• Neck Material: Maple

• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

• Neck Shape: Modern "C"

• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

• Fingerboard Material: Maple

• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo

• Position Inlays: Black Dot

• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)

• Truss Rod: Standard

• Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series

Body Specifications

• Body Material: Alder

• Body Style: Solid Body

• Body Shape: Stratocaster®

• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane

Hardware Specifications

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

• Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™ Staggered

• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell

• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic

• Switch Tip: Aged White

• Pickup Covers: Aged White

• String Nut: Synthetic Bone

• String Trees: Dual-Wing

• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

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

Electronics Specifications

• Pickup Configuration: HSS

• Bridge Pickup: Coastline® Humbucker

• Middle Pickup: Coastline® '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster® RWRP

• Neck Pickup: Coastline® '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster®

• Controls:

  • Master Volume

  • Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup)

  • Tone 2. Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup)

• Switching (5-Position Blade):

  1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup

  2. Middle Pickup and Bridge Humbucking Pickup

  3. Middle Pickup

  4. Neck and Middle Pickup

  5. Neck Pickup

Measurements & Accessories

• Shipping Dimensions: 5.00 x 15.30 x 43.10 IN (Height x Width x Length)

• Shipping Weight: 12.80 LB

• Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen)

• Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench

• Recommended Case (Not Included): Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306

• Commodity Code: 9207.90.0040