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Fender American Performer Series Stratocaster | Molly Miller Demo

American Performer Stratocaster | American Performer Series | Fender

American Performer Stratocaster | American Performer Series | Fender

Introducing The American Performer | American Performer Series | Fender

Introducing The American Performer | American Performer Series | Fender

Curt Henderson Introduces The American Performer Stratocaster | American Performer Series | Fender

Curt Henderson Introduces The American Performer Stratocaster | American Performer Series | Fender

Description

With the introduction of the American Performer Strat, Fender brings players a U.S.-made version of a perennial favorite instrument, loaded with stunning finishes, refined electronics and hardware, and a few hidden surprises. These guitars and basses are designed for musicians of any level who seek Made in USA quality and playability at a surprisingly accessible price.

Fender American Performer Stratocaster contours

A look that delights

The American Performer Strat takes the familiar lines and contours of a timeless design and dresses them in spectacular finishes. This version comes in a choice between the glittering copper color of the new penny finish and a subdued satin Lake Placid blue on maple fingerboards. Whichever way you choose to go, the looks are absolutely outstanding.

Fender American Performer Stratocaster electronics and finish

Power and tone to spare

Fender designed a whole new series of pickups — called Yosemite — for the American Performer series. Meant to bring a little modern attitude while still summoning the historic Strat tones, the three single coils on the American Performer Strat with maple fingerboard deliver just enough snarl to be satisfying when they're opened wide, and provide those classic sounds when you roll back the volume. The unique Greasebucket tone circuit keeps the mud out when you roll down the tone knob. The hidden surprise lies in the push/pull tone pot that will add the neck pickup to any switch position for a widely increased tonal palette.

Fender American Performer Stratocaster headstock and tuners

Chrome and steel

A classic 6-point synchronized tremolo bridge pairs with ClassicGear tuning machines for stable tuning whether your whammy action is subtle or sweeping. For a crowning touch, the oversize '70s-style headstock with silver Fender logo helps set this guitar apart as something truly special.

Features
  • Gloss-finish solid alder body
  • 25.5"-scale maple neck with 22-fret, 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard
  • Fender Yosemite staggered pole, single-coil pickups, 5-way switch
  • Fender 6-point synchronized tremolo, Vintage-Modern tuners
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs
Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C modern
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Satin 
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.65 in. (42 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Yosemite single-coil
  • Middle: Yosemite single-coil
  • Bridge: Yosemite single-coil
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Special electronics: Push/pull neck on/off
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: 6-point synchronized tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Fender ClassicGear
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: United States
Reviews

4.93

15 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Practicing12
  2. Jamming11
  3. Recording8
  4. Small Venues8
  5. Rock Concerts7
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced11
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Feel14
  2. Fun To Play13
  3. Good Tone13
  4. Good Pick Up12
  5. Solid Electronics12

Reviewed by 15 customers

  • Yes

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byDavid

    fromCT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I had tried out the Fender Stratocaster Performer at Guitar Center and loved it right away.

  • Even better than I thought it would be

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byAndy

    fromTucson

    I'm just a hobbyist. I was going to buy a used ultra but my store had this in stock, the second I felt the neck on this thing I knew I was going to buy it. The satin maple neck feels oddly satisfying to hold, it's fast and the maple fretboard feels fantastic. The satin body is really easy to keep clean, just wipe it with your shirt, doesn't look like a fat kid with chicken grease fingers has been touching it all day. Sounds great not as good as the higher end noiseless pickups but the pullout and the position switch will always help you find the right tone. Strings are snappy and responsive and the setup was just right out of the box, very little tweaking to be done. Great strat, for what I consider a bargain compared to say a studio or comparable Les Paul.

  • Pretty swag

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    bySteven

    fromBaton Rouge, Louisiana

    I play this thing live and it plays better than anything else I've ever played. Good job Leo Fender.

  • I LOVE this Guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDillon S

    fromAlpharetta, Georgia

    I love this guitar for it's price. I never really felt the difference between the Fender American series versus the standard Stratocasters until I held this in my hands. The single coils are okay, I definitely do want to replace them but it's a WANT and not a NEED. Fantastic quality and craftsmanship, and it just feels and looks better than your standard Stratocasters

  • Awesome guitar!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byOutstanding mike

    fromVirginia

    The guitar is awesome! Great playability and sound! It's an American Fender, so you don't need to say much more

  • Fender Performer

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byTerrible Johnny

    fromSouth Carolina

    Love this Guitar , and I love the color .

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  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byGeorge

    fromPa

    Does this guitar come with a case

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar comes with a deluxe gig bag.