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Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag

The American Professional Classic Stratocaster blends vintage soul and modern performance with Coastline '57 pickups, Modern C neck, and iconic Fender tone and style.

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    Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster

    The Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster combines vintage charm with modern upgrades. It delivers the timeless vibe of a golden-era Strat without the tuning issues or decades of wear and tear. With iconic styling and thoughtful modern features, this Strat is perfect for the studio, the stage, or even as a centerpiece in your living room.

    Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Vintage Soul, Modern Heart

    Vintage Soul, Modern Heart

    This guitar looks like it stepped right out of 1957, but once you pick it up, you’ll feel the evolution. Fender kept the vintage mojo while making sure you don't have to fight the instrument to get your sound. It’s the best of both worlds — old-school cool meets new-school reliability.

    • Coastline ’57 Pickups: These vintage-inspired single-coils deliver all the chime, punch, and sparkle you expect from a Strat, but with just enough extra kick to cut through a mix.
    • Modern "C" Neck: Unlike the baseball bat necks of the past, this profile is slim, fast, and comfortable enough for marathon practice sessions (or noodling while watching TV).
    • Greasebucket Tone System: Roll off the highs without your tone turning to mud; this clever circuit keeps things clear and defined, even when you dial back the treble.

    Designed to Last

    Fender didn’t just slap a sunburst finish on a block of wood and call it a day; they built a workhorse designed to handle real life. Whether you’re gigging every weekend or just jamming in the garage, the hardware and construction are rock-solid. It stays in tune, feels great, and looks like it has stories to tell right out of the box.

    • Staggered ClassicGear Tuners: You get the classic vintage button look, but with modern gear ratios that actually keep you in tune after a big bend.
    • Alder Body: The classic Fender tonewood choice, offering a balanced, resonant sound that has defined the sound of rock and roll for decades.
    • Gloss Urethane Finish: This finish doesn't just look slick; it protects the wood and lets the natural grain show off, making it a true stage stunner.
    Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Designed to Last
    Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster An Axe That Just Feels Right

    An Axe That Just Feels Right

    The Stratocaster’s legendary status is well-earned, and this model proves it the moment you play your first chord. Its smooth, effortless playability lets you navigate the neck with ease, keeping your focus where it belongs — perfecting that solo you’ve been practicing for weeks.

    • 9.5" Radius Fingerboard: Flatter than vintage specs but rounder than modern shredders, this radius is the "Goldilocks" zone for comfortable chording and easy bending.
    • Medium Jumbo Frets: These give you plenty of meat to dig into for expressive vibrato and bends that don't fret out.
    • Satin Urethane Neck Finish: Say goodbye to sticky gloss necks; the satin back feels smooth and fast, even when your hands get sweaty under the stage lights

    A Strat for the Ages

    The Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster isn't just a tribute to the past; it's a refined instrument for today's player. It captures the spirit of the '50s without the vintage price tag or the vintage headaches. If you want a guitar that feels like an old friend but plays like a precision tool, this is the one you’ve been waiting for.

    Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster A Strat for the Ages

    Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Features:

    • Alder body with a gloss urethane finish
    • Three Coastline '57 Stratocaster single-coil pickups
    • Modern "C"-shaped maple neck with satin urethane back finish
    • 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
    • 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
    • Greasebucket tone system for clarity when rolling off highs
    • Staggered ClassicGear tuners for vintage looks and modern stability
    • Aged white plastic control knobs and switch tip
    • Includes deluxe molded hardshell case

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    Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag Specifications

    Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Series: American Professional Classic
    • Model Name: American Professional Classic Stratocaster
    • Body Material: Alder
    • Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
    • Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Headstock
    • Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" / 241 mm
    • Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
    • Position Inlays: Black Dot
    • Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.685" / 42.8 mm
    • Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear Staggered
    • Scale Length: 25.5" / 64.77 cm
    • Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
    • Pickguard: 33-Ply B/W/B
    • Bridge Pickup: Coastline ‘57 Single-Coil Stratocaster
    • Middle Pickup: Coastline ‘57 Single-Coil Stratocaster RWRP
    • Neck Pickup: Coastline ‘57 Single-Coil Stratocaster
    • 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
    • Controls:
      • Master Volume
      • Tone (Neck & Middle Pickup)
      • Tone Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Bridge & Middle Pickup)
    • Control Knobs: Vintage White Plastic
    • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
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