More about American Professional Stratocaster®
Often copied, but never surpassed, the Stratocaster is arguably the world’s most-loved electric guitar. Electrifying the music world since its debut in 1954, its natural, versatile sound made the Stratocaster the benchmark for exceptional guitar tones. The American Professional Stratocaster isn’t a re-imagining of the classic design; it’s the authentic original model, evolved.
The choice of musical legends since its release, the Stratocaster feel and sound set the world on fire, powering music movements from electric blues to EDM, and everything in-between. In your hands this Strat is ready to navigate the creative twists and turns of your music, inspiring you to express yourself in new ways through your playing.
Developed by pickup master Tim Shaw, the brand-new V-Mod single-coil pickups are voiced specifically for each position, mixing alnico magnet types to produce powerful, nuanced tones with original Fender sonic DNA. Retain high end clarity when adjusting the volume controls, thanks to the new treble-bleed tone circuit that lets your tone shine through in all its glory. The new modern “Deep C”-shaped neck profile feels just right in your hand while the narrow-tall frets make it easy to bend strings accurately and play perfectly intonated chords.
The best of yesterday and today, the American Professional Stratocaster is the latest form of electric inspiration from Fender. Step up and stake your claim to a legend.
Specs
General
Model Name: | American Pro Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black |
Model Number: | 0113010706 |
Series: | American Professional |
Color: | Black |
Body
Body Shape: | Stratocaster® |
Body Material: | Alder |
Body Finish: | Gloss Polyurethane |
Neck
Neck Material: | Maple |
Neck Shape: | Modern “Deep C” |
Scale Length: | 25.5″ (648 mm) |
Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5″ (241 mm) |
Number of Frets: | 22 |
Fret Size: | Narrow Tall |
String Nut: | Bone |
Nut Width: | 1.685″ (42.8 mm) |
Truss Rod Nut: | 1/8″ American Series |
Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt |
Neck Finish: | Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
Fingerboard: | Rosewood |
Position Inlays: | White Dots |
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: | V-Mod Single-Coil Strat |
Middle Pickup: | V-Mod Single-Coil Strat |
Neck Pickup: | V-Mod Single-Coil Strat |
Controls: | Master Volume with Treble-Bleed, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge and Middle Pickups) |
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 |
Pickup Configuration: | SSS |
Hardware
Bridge: | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Pop-In Tremolo Arm |
Tuning Machines: | Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered |
Orientation: | Right-Hand |
Pickguard: | 3-Ply Mint Green |
Control Knobs: | Aged White Plastic |
Miscellaneous
Strings: | Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges) |
Included Accessories: | Elite Molded Case |