2017 Fender American Professional Stratocaster (Custom HH)Overview

This modified 2017 Fender American Professional Stratocaster combines iconic American craft with modern, high-output versatility. Finished in Fender’s contemporary Sonic Grey and paired with a bright, responsive maple neck, this instrument has been custom-upgraded from its original SSS configuration to a sleek, dual-humbucker (HH) layout with chrome-plated pickup covers. The result is a refined balance between classic Stratocaster ergonomics and thick, hum-free tone.

Key Features & Specifications

• Body & Finish: Alder body in Sonic Grey with a 3-ply pickguard modified to house the dual-humbucker setup.
• Neck Profile: Modern Deep "C" maple neck and fingerboard, offering a comfortable grip for both chordal work and fast lead playing.
• Frets: 22 Narrow-Tall frets for enhanced bending precision and accurate intonation.
• Bridge & Hardware: 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles, pop-in tremolo arm, and sealed staggered tuning machines.

Custom Electronics & Tone

• Pickup Configuration: Custom HH setup featuring two chrome-plated humbuckers replacing the standard single-coils.
• Aesthetic Appeal: The reflective chrome covers contrast sharply with the cool, industrial undertones of the Sonic Grey finish and light maple neck.
• Sound Profile:
• • Bridge Position: Delivers high-output bite, tight low-end, and crisp sustain—ideal for driving overdrive, distortion, and heavy rhythm work without single-coil noise.
  • Neck Position: Yields warm, creamy mids and fluid highs, perfect for full-bodied blues leads and lush clean chords.
  • Middle Position: Combines both humbuckers for a balanced, punchy tone with excellent clarity across the frequency spectrum.

Summary

By pairing the effortless playability and vintage-meets-modern hardware of the American Professional series with a punchy dual-humbucker modification, this Stratocaster stands out as a unique, versatile workhorse ready for everything from clean studio tracking to high-gain stage performance.