Classic Strat Soul, Modern Playability
You know the feeling — the moment you pick up a guitar and it just fits. That's what Fender dialed in with the American Professional Classic series. This HSS Stratocaster bridges the gap between vintage charm and modern comfort, built for players who want that golden-era Fender vibe without giving up the practical upgrades that make a guitar feel right in your hands. The faded Lake Placid Blue finish has that worn-in look straight out of the box, like it's already got stories to tell. And with the HSS pickup configuration, you've got the glassy chime of single-coils plus a humbucker when you need more muscle — perfect if your setlist bounces between clean rhythm and heavier drive tones.
This isn't a reissue trying to recreate 1959. It's a working player's guitar that respects where the Stratocaster came from while making smart choices for how you actually play today. The Modern C neck profile feels familiar and comfortable without being chunky, and the 9.5-inch radius fingerboard with medium jumbo frets gives you room to move — whether you're digging into chords or bending strings up high. Made in Fender's Corona, California factory, this is American craftsmanship at an accessible price point.
Coastline Pickups: Vintage-Inspired With Extra Output
The pickup set is where this guitar shows its hand. Fender designed the Coastline '57 single-coils as a refined take on their Pure Vintage designs, but they're slightly overwound to give you more warmth, punch, and output than a stock vintage set. You'll hear the signature Strat chime and clarity, but with a bit more body — enough to hold its own when you're driving an amp or stacking pedals. The neck and middle pickups deliver that bell-like tone Fender is known for, with articulate highs and balanced mids that cut through a mix without getting shrill.
The bridge position humbucker is a Coastline unit built for versatility. It's got full-bodied warmth and clarity, giving you punchy tones that work for rock, blues, or anything that needs a little more grit. The HSS layout means you can cover a lot of ground with one guitar — glassy clean tones, quacky in-between sounds from the middle positions, and thick humbucker drive. The Greasebucket Tone Circuit is a smart addition: it rolls off treble without muddying your low end or killing your gain, so your tone stays clear and defined even when you dial back the brightness.
Modern C Neck and Vintage-Style Hardware
The maple neck is finished in satin urethane on the back, which feels smooth and fast under your hand without any stickiness. Fender's Modern C profile strikes a nice middle ground — not too thin, not too thick — and the 9.5-inch radius fingerboard is comfortable for both rhythm and lead playing. The medium jumbo frets give you just enough contact for clean bends and vibrato without feeling oversized. At 25.5 inches, the scale length is classic Strat, delivering that bright, snappy response and familiar string tension.
Hardware-wise, Fender went with a vintage-style six-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles. It's a nod to the classic design, offering smooth vibrato action and that authentic Strat feel. The Staggered ClassicGear tuners combine vintage looks with modern precision — they're styled like old-school Kluson tuners but engineered for better tuning stability. The alder body is a Fender classic: balanced, resonant, and light, with a gloss urethane finish that's built to last through years of gigs and road wear.
Product Features:
- Body: Solid alder construction with gloss urethane finish in Faded Lake Placid Blue
- Neck: One-piece maple with Modern C profile and satin urethane finish
- Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5-inch radius with 22 medium jumbo frets and rolled edges
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches with bone nut
- Pickups: Coastline '57 Stratocaster single-coils (neck/middle) and Coastline humbucker (bridge)
- Electronics: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 with Greasebucket circuit (bridge), 5-way blade switch
- Bridge: Vintage-style six-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
- Tuners: Fender Staggered ClassicGear for vintage aesthetics and modern tuning stability
- Made in USA at Fender's Corona, California factory
- Includes deluxe gig bag
Brand: Fender
Model: American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS
SKU: 0114952379
Condition: New
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