The Essentials to Know About the Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Guitar
- Authentic vintage tone thanks to the three Coastline ?57 single-coil pickups and the Greasebucket circuit to tame the highs without volume loss.
- Modern comfort with a maple neck featuring a ?Modern C? profile, rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5" / 241 mm radius, and Medium Jumbo frets for smooth bends.
- Stability and ergonomics via the vintage-style synchronized tremolo with 6 saddles and Fender ClassicGear staggered tuners.
- Premium finish: alder body with glossy urethane finish, 3-ply mint green pickguard, and nickel/chrome hardware.
A Stratocaster That Blends 1950s Heritage with Modern Expectations
Designed as a bridge between Fender tradition and contemporary needs, this ?American Professional Classic? edition captures the look and bite of historic Strats while adding modern solutions for stage and studio. It stands as a benchmark model for those seeking Fender DNA in a refined and exclusive setup.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for
intermediate to professional guitarists, this Stratocaster excels in
blues, rock, pop, and funk. Its versatility and dynamic response make it a reliable companion for both live performance and recording, with playability that adapts to punchy rhythms as well as expressive solos.
The Tone
The
Coastline ?57 single-coil pickups deliver clear, snappy highs, precise mids, and a firm low end. The
RWRP middle pickup effectively reduces noise in the intermediate positions, while the
Greasebucket circuit on the bridge pickup cuts highs without darkening or lowering volume. The
alder body + rosewood fingerboard balance brightness and warmth, with natural sustain supported by the vintage 6-screw tremolo. The result: a classic Strat ?glassy? range, from sparkling cleans to punchy crunches.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this Stratocaster, choose
electric strings 9-42 (for flexibility) or
10-46 (for a firmer attack), a
hard Stratocaster-style case to complement the included Deluxe gig bag, a
curved capo compatible with the 9.5" radius, and a
strap in leather or nylon with reinforced ends. All these accessories are fully compatible with this model.
Quick Glossary
?RWRP?: reverse-wound, reverse-polarity pickup to reduce noise in the middle position; ?Greasebucket?: tone circuit that cuts highs without boosting lows; ?Radius?: fingerboard curvature (here 9.5"); ?Scale length?: vibrating string length (25.5" / 648 mm); ?Nut?: piece guiding the strings at the headstock.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Material: Alder
- Finish: Glossy urethane
- Body shape: Stratocaster
Neck
- Material: Maple
- Finish: Satin urethane
- Profile: ?Modern C?
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Fret type: Medium Jumbo
- Nut width: 42.8 mm / 1.685"
- Nut material: Synthetic bone
- Inlays: White dots
- Neck attachment: 4-bolt plate
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: SSS (3 single-coils)
- Bridge pickup: Coastline ?57 Single-Coil Stratocaster
- Middle pickup: Coastline ?57 Single-Coil Stratocaster RWRP
- Neck pickup: Coastline ?57 Single-Coil Stratocaster
- Controls: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck & middle), Tone 2 with Greasebucket circuit (bridge)
Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage synchronized tremolo with 6 saddles
- Tuners: Fender ClassicGear staggered
- Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Control knobs: Aged white plastic
- Pickguard: 3-ply mint green
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