The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS takes the legendary Stratocaster into a new era of professional performance, combining decades of Fender heritage with a refined, player-focused design. Built for working musicians who demand exceptional tone, versatility and effortless playability, it delivers the unmistakable Strat character needed to move confidently across genres and performance settings. From studio sessions to demanding live stages, the American Professional II Stratocaster HSS represents a modern benchmark for premium electric guitar performance.
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: Olympic White
Orientation: Right-Hand
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Body
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: Deep "C"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 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
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: V-Mod II Double Tap™ Humbucking
Middle Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup Configuration: HSS
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
Hardware
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Pickup Covers: Aged White
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Switch Tip: Aged White
Tuning Machines: Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered