Vintage Soul, Modern Performance
Some guitars sound great in theory but fall short when you actually plug them in. The Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster isn't one of them. This is the Strat that brings together everything players love about the golden-era originals — the bell-like chime, the glassy highs, the in-between quack — with the kind of refined playability that makes long sessions feel effortless. Built in Corona, California, it's a Strat that looks back without getting stuck there.
At the heart of this guitar are three Coastline '57 Stratocaster pickups. Based on Fender's Pure Vintage designs but slightly overwound, they deliver enhanced warmth, chime, and punch without losing that classic Strat sparkle. The satin-finished Modern "C" maple neck fills your hand naturally, and the 9.5"-radius fingerboard with medium jumbo frets gives you enough speed for leads and enough comfort for rhythm work. Finished in Faded Lake Placid Blue with aged white plastics and a vintage-style synchronized tremolo, this Stratocaster captures the aesthetic and vibe of a well-loved classic.
Whether you're tracking in the studio, running through a pedalboard, or working up a set list, the American Professional Classic Stratocaster meets you where you are. It's built for players who want a professional instrument that feels familiar the moment you strap it on.
Coastline '57 Pickups and Greasebucket Tone Control
The three Coastline '57 single-coil pickups are the tonal engine of this Stratocaster. Loaded with Alnico V magnets and Formvar-coated wire, they're voiced to deliver bright, clear, articulate tone across all five switch positions. Staggered pole pieces ensure balanced output string to string, while the slightly overwound design gives your amp a little extra push without sacrificing clarity. You get bell-like chime on clean settings and rich, singing sustain when you dig in.
Fender's Greasebucket tone circuit on the bridge pickup is a clever upgrade that changes how the tone control behaves. Unlike traditional tone pots that add muddiness when you roll them back, the Greasebucket lets you tame treble frequencies without losing definition or adding unwanted bass. Roll it down and your sound stays clear and focused — you're shaping tone, not choking it. Combined with the five-position blade switch, you have access to a wide range of Strat tones, from glassy neck pickup cleans to snappy bridge pickup bite and everything in between.
Comfortable Neck and Vintage-Inspired Hardware
The satin-finished maple neck sports a Modern "C" profile that's been a player favorite for years. It's not too chunky, not too thin — just a natural, hand-filling shape that works equally well for chording and single-note runs. The 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard sits somewhere between vintage and modern, offering enough curve for a comfortable fretting-hand feel while staying flat enough for fast playing and smooth bends. With 22 medium jumbo frets and a 25.5" scale length, this neck feels like home whether you're playing blues licks or funk rhythms.
The hardware keeps things classic with a few modern touches. Fender's staggered ClassicGear tuning machines combine vintage looks with an 18:1 gear ratio for precise, stable tuning. The six-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo offers smooth vibrato and reliable return to pitch, with enough range for subtle shimmer or dramatic dives. Nickel/chrome hardware and aged white plastic knobs complete the vintage aesthetic. A synthetic bone nut delivers clear, open-string tone and helps maintain tuning stability even after heavy tremolo use.
Product Features:
- Solid alder body with gloss urethane finish in Faded Lake Placid Blue
- Three Coastline '57 Stratocaster single-coil pickups with Alnico V magnets
- Greasebucket tone circuit on bridge pickup maintains clarity when rolling off treble
- Satin-finished maple neck with Modern "C" profile and 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard
- 22 medium jumbo frets and 25.5" scale length
- Synthetic bone nut, 1.685" width
- Fender staggered ClassicGear tuning machines with 18:1 gear ratio
- Six-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge
- Five-position blade pickup selector with master volume and two tone controls
- Nickel/chrome hardware and aged white plastic knobs
Brand: Fender
Model: American Professional Classic Stratocaster
SKU: 0114942379
Condition: New
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