Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Mercury

PLAYER'S PERSPECTIVE

From the garage, to the local club, to the stadium/arena, this American Professional II Stratocaster HSS is the workhorse do-it-all Strat you've been looking for. Featuring a slick Mercury finish over a classic alder body, this guitar marries Fender's vintage heritage with their own modern innovation. This classic instrument has been brought into the 21st century with all the features a working musician needs to succeed both in the studio and on stage.

This awesome Strat features a super-comfortable "Deep C" neck that feels reminiscent of a vintage-style neck, but is streamlined for much faster speed and playability. It also has an ultra-stable 2-point tremolo that combines the vintage tone of the classic bent steel saddles and cold-rolled steel tremolo block, but with much improved tuning stability.

The V-Mod II single-coil pickups are full of vintage tone while providing a bit more edge and punch. The difference is subtle, but effective in adding to the versatility of this classic design. The genius design of the Double Tap humbucker in the bridge not only gives you a humbucker to rock out at higher gains with, but also give you authentic split-coil tones with the push-push switch. 

Whether you're after rich, creamy leads out of the neck pickup, signature Strat quack in the neck/middle position, or you're looking for high-octane rock overdrive out of the bridge, effortless yet classic Fender playability, this Strat is going to take care of you for years and years to come, without a doubt.

ITEM SPECIFICS

The American Professional II Stratocaster® HSS 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, while the Double Tap™ bridge pickup delivers punchy humbucking tones as well as calibrated single-coil sounds at the push of a button. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle.

The American Pro II Stratocaster HSS 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.

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