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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Introduces the Fender American Professional Stratocaster

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Introduces the Fender American Professional Stratocaster

2017 Fender American Pro Stratocaster

2017 Fender American Pro Stratocaster

Description

Often copied, but never surpassed, the Stratocaster is arguably the world’s most-loved electric guitar. Electrifying the music world since its debut in 1954, its natural, versatile sound made the Stratocaster the benchmark for exceptional guitar tones. The American Professional Stratocaster isn’t a re-imagining of the classic design; it’s the authentic original model, evolved.

The choice of musical legends since its release, the Stratocaster feel and sound set the world on fire, powering music movements from electric blues to EDM, and everything in-between. In your hands this Strat is ready to navigate the creative twists and turns of your music, inspiring you to express yourself in new ways through your playing.

Developed by pickup master Tim Shaw, the brand-new V-Mod single-coil pickups are voiced specifically for each position, mixing alnico magnet types to produce powerful, nuanced tones with original Fender sonic DNA. Retain high end clarity when adjusting the volume controls, thanks to the new treble-bleed tone circuit that lets your tone shine through in all its glory. The new modern “Deep C”-shaped neck profile feels just right in your hand while the narrow-tall frets make it easy to bend strings accurately and play perfectly intonated chords.

The best of yesterday and today, the American Professional Stratocaster is the latest form of electric inspiration from Fender. Step up and stake your claim to a legend.
Fender American Professional Stratocaster Left-Handed Rosewood Fingerboard Black
Fender American Professional Stratocaster Left-Handed Rosewood Fingerboard Black
Fender American Professional Stratocaster Left-Handed Rosewood Fingerboard Black

Features

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body wood: Alder, Ash on Sienna Sunburst
  • Body finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Orientation: Left handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Modern Deep C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Tall narrow
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat 
  • Middle: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat 
  • Bridge: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat 
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Pop-In Tremolo Arm 
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Deluxe staggered
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States
warning

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Reviews

5

2 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Jamming2
  2. Practicing1
  3. Recording1
  4. Rock Concerts1
  5. Small Venues1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced1
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play2
  2. Good Feel2
  3. Good Pick Up2
  4. Good Tone2
  5. Solid Electronics2
  • No regrets

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byMatt

    fromAugusta

    Absolute pleasure to play

  • Fender sent this to me and it's the best guitar I own.

    5

    Staff Reviewer

    submitted8 years ago

    byChristine

    fromLafayette, IN

    Fantastic play, fantastic tuning stability, and the best action I've ever had (thanks to Fender, but mostly due to my setup) I would absolutely recommend this guitar. The V mod pickups are PHENOMENAL and I am putting them in ALL of my Fender guitars - they're snappy, responsive, and warm...all at the same time. It's beautiful. I love it. The case comes with a lock and key. Don't lose it!

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