The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS is built for today’s working musicians, delivering modern versatility, refined performance, and the unmistakable character of a true professional-grade instrument. Designed to respond with precision and confidence in any setting, it offers a seamless playing experience that feels instantly familiar while elevating your sound to a higher standard. From stage to studio, this Stratocaster represents a modern evolution of a classic design, engineered for players who demand reliability, expression, and world-class tone.
Features
- Two V-Mod II single-coil Stratocaster pickups
- Double Tap™ Humbucking Bridge Pickup
- 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
Specifications
General
Series: American Professional II
Color: Dark Night
Orientation: Right-Hand
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Body
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
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"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 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
String Nut: Bone
Hardware
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
Tuning Machines: Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
Pickup Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Black Plastic
Switch Tip: Black
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042)
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: HSS
Bridge Pickup: V-Mod II Double Tap™ Humbucking
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)
Auxiliary Switching: Push-Push Tone Controls Activate Double Tap™ Function