A Strat That Feels Like It Was Made for You
There's something about picking up an American-made Stratocaster in 3-Color Sunburst with a maple neck that just feels right. Maybe it's the way the classic finish looks under stage lights, or maybe it's the moment your hand wraps around that Deep "C" neck profile and everything clicks. Either way, the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster is one of those guitars you don't put down once you pick it up.
This is Fender's USA-built workhorse for the gigging and recording musician — made in Corona, California, it brings genuine improvements to the classic Strat formula. Three V-Mod II single-coil pickups, a redesigned 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block, a sculpted neck heel for upper-fret access, and a push-push tone control that adds the neck pickup to any switching position. These aren't just marketing bullet points — they're the kind of thoughtful refinements you feel within the first few minutes of playing.
If you've been looking for a used American-made Strat that's ready to work, this one is worth a very close look.
This Fender American Professional II Stratocaster is in Very Good condition. The guitar is fully functional, It has Fine Finish Scratches and normal play wear.
Alder Body and That Classic Strat Contour
The body is solid alder — the same tonewood Fender has relied on for Stratocasters since the '50s, and for good reason. It's a solidbody with a lightweight, contoured build that delivers a nicely balanced tonal foundation with a highly-resonant quality. The gloss urethane finish on this 3-Color Sunburst looks sharp, and the familiar Strat body contours keep things comfortable whether you're sitting or standing.
The hardware is finished in nickel/chrome, and the 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard on the 3-Color Sunburst model gives the whole package a classic, put-together look. The bridge is a 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block. Note that this unit is listed without a tremolo arm included — confirm at time of purchase if one is needed.
V-Mod II Pickups and Versatile Controls
V-Mod II Stratocaster pickups are voiced specifically for each position, creating a perfectly balanced tone with the vintage warmth and crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend. All three single-coils — bridge, middle, and neck — are V-Mod II, giving you clean chimey tones in the neck, glassy quack in the middle positions, and a bright, articulate bite at the bridge.
The control layout is standard Strat: master volume plus two tone controls. What's not standard is the push-push switch on the second tone control. The push-push switch on the second tone control activates the neck pickup in switch positions one and two, opening up some genuinely useful tone combinations you don't normally have access to on a traditional Strat wiring. A treble bleed circuit also keeps your highs intact when you roll back the volume.
The Neck: Deep "C," Rolled Edges, and a Satin Back
The satin urethane neck finish and modern C-shaped neck profile provide a smooth and comfortable playing experience, whether you're navigating complex chord progressions or intricate solos. The maple fingerboard has a 9.5" radius — a versatile middle ground that handles both cowboy chords and lead playing without feeling either too flat or too round.
The 22-fret maple fingerboard with rolled edges enhances overall comfort, ensuring this guitar feels like an extension of the player's hand. Add the sculpted neck heel that improves access to the upper register and makes leads easy and comfortable, and you have a neck joint that doesn't fight you when you push into the upper frets. The bone nut at 1.685" (42.8mm) rounds out the setup with a smooth, stable feel at the low end of the board.
Product Features:
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Body: Solid alder, classic Stratocaster contour, gloss urethane finish in 3-Color Sunburst
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Neck: Maple, Deep "C" profile, "Super-Natural" satin urethane on back, gloss urethane headstock face
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Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" radius, rolled edges, 22 narrow tall frets, black dot inlays
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Nut: Bone, 1.685" (42.8mm)
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Pickups: 3× V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (bridge, middle, neck) with 5-position blade switching
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Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge) with push-push neck pickup activation; treble bleed circuit
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Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo, bent steel saddles, cold-rolled steel block; no tremolo arm included
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Tuners: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
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Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
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Hardware: Nickel/chrome; 4-bolt asymmetric neck plate; 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard
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Origin: Made in USA (Corona, California)
Brand: Fender
Model: American Professional II Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
SKU: U-0113902700|US20083049
Condition: Used
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