The American Professional II Stratocaster® draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today’s working player.
Fender s popular Deep C neck now 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 II Stratocaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle.
The American Pro II Stratocaster 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.
FEATURES
Three V-Mod II single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Upgraded 2-Point Tremolo with Cold-Rolled Steel Block
Deep C -shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending
Treble bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume
Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case
V-MOD II PICKUPS
V-Mod II Stratocaster pickups are voiced specifically for each position, creating a perfectly balanced tone with the vintage warmth and crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.
NEW SCULPTED NECK HEEL
The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.
2-POINT TREMOLO WITH COLD-ROLLED STEEL BLOCK
This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge with vintage-style saddles for superior tuning stability, tremolo action and ease of adjustment – and the upgraded cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle.
DEEP C NECK PROFILE WITH ROLLED FINGERBOARD EDGES
Delivering both comfort and speed, the American Professional II Deep C neck profile is slim at the nut and fills out gradually as it approaches the neck joint to create a natural feel that’s perfect for chording and single note playing alike. The hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish provide a supremely comfortable feel.
SPECIAL ELECTRONICS
A performance friendly push-push switch on the second tone control activates the neck pickup in switch positions one and two, adding two unique pickup configurations not normally found on a Strat.
ALDER OR ROASTED PINE
This guitar is available in either alder or roasted pine (on select colors). Alder is a classic Fender tonewood with a balanced sound perfect for almost any genre. Roasted pine is a lightweight wood known for punchy and complex tone – upgraded with Fender s roasting treatment, greatly improving resonance.
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Neck Finish: Super-Natural Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: Deep C
Scale Length: 25.5 (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Narrow Tall
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.685 (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dot
Side Dots: White
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat®
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
Configuration: SSS
Auxillary Switching: Push-Push Tone Control Adds Neck Pickup
HARDWARE
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
Hardware Finish: Nickel Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® Standard Cast Sealed Staggered