Fender American Professional Stratocaster Guitar, Candy Apple Red, Rosewood Fretboard
- Fender American Professional Stratocaster
- Candy Apple Red
- Alder Body
- Maple Neck
- Deep C Neck Profile
- Rosewood Fretboard
- 9.5" Fretboard Radius
- 22 Narrow-Tall Frets
- Dot Inlays
- Scale Length 25 1/2"
- Fender V-Mod Single Coil Pickups
- 5-Position Blade Switch
- Volume (with Treble Bleed circuit)/Tone/Tone Controls
- Synthetic Bone Nut
- 1.685" Nut Width
- Deluxe Two-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Copper Block
- Fender Staggered Cast Tuners
- Chrome Hardware
- Fender Elite Hardshell Case and Case Candy
Player's Perspective
This American Professional Stratocaster keeps the Strat platform intact while venturing into new sonic territory. While still being able to delve into vintage tones of old, the new V-Mod pickups really are a cool upgrade that allows the guitar to also tackle some more modern sounds with great success. The bridge pickup has a bit more richness and warmth to it which helps get rid of that ice-pick sound that vintage Strat bridge pickups could sometimes have. The guitar feels incredibly familiar and as soon as you pick it up it's like being home again. The treble-bleed cirtuit and new pickups, however, really make your ears perk up as you play through an amp and realize that Fender is not just sitting back on the laurels of their success but rather are truly continuing to pioneer the industry and pump out high quality, innovative offerings at all price points.
Special Features
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. V-Mod Stratocaster pickups are engineered using a proprietary blend of alnico magnet types for the neck and middle pickups. Each pickup is voiced specifically for its position, creating high-output tone with vintage warmth and the crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend. Designed for comfort and speed, the new American Professional “Deep C” neck profile sports more substantial shoulders—somewhat between a “Modern C”- and “U”-shaped profile. The increased mass and altered geometry creates a more natural feel that’s perfect for chord and single-note playing alike. Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins, making them especially effective for bending notes and playing chords up the neck with perfect intonation. The treble-bleed circuit maintains the high end when turning down the volume knob to reduce gain, letting your tone shine through, no matter where the instrument’s volume is set.
FEATURES
- Three Tim Shaw-designed V-Mod single-coil Stratocaster pickups
- New modern "Deep C”-shaped neck profile
- Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easier bending
- Pop-in tremolo arm for enhanced stability
- Treble bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume
- Includes Elite Molded hardshell case
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Fender. This American Professional Stratocaster is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty.
note: The photos above may not be of the exact guitar you'll receive. The serial number may differ but specs will all be the same. Please feel free to get in touch with us for an in-hand description.
Our in house guitar tech has inspected, tested, set up, and cleaned all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.