Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Stratocaster delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender—with new enhancements that make it even more inspiring to play.
FEATURES
- Alder body
- Three Yosemite single-coil Stratocaster pickups; RW/RP middle pickup
- Push-pull pot activates neck pickup; Greasebucket tone circuitry
- "Modern C"-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets
- ClassicGear tuning machines; silver '70s logo
NEW YOSEMITE PICKUPS
Handcrafted in Corona, California, Yosemite single-coil pickups are specifically voiced for each instrument and position to create sonically versatile and musically useful sounds.
NEW CLASSICGEAR TUNING MACHINES
Combining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, the ClassicGear tuning machines have smooth action and make it easier to fine-tune your instrument.
JUMBO FRETS
Jumbo frets make it easier to achieve wide, expressive bends that add your personal touch to your music.
PUSH-PULL POTENTIOMETER
The push-pull pot activates the neck pickup, letting you access neck/bridge and "all on" combinations with a simple finger flick.
SATIN-FINISHED NECK
Featuring a "Modern C"-shaped profile that works well with almost any playing style, the neck also hosts a satin finish on the back, giving it a smooth, fast playing feel.
GREASEBUCKET TONE SYSTEM
This uniquely Fender tone system lets you cut treble without losing gain or "muddying" your sound, preserving your carefully shaped tone.
BODY
- Body MaterialAlder
- Body FinishGloss
- Body ShapeStratocaster
NECK
- Neck MaterialMaple
- Neck FinishSatin Urethane
- Neck ShapeModern "C"
- Scale Length25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
- Number of Frets22
- Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
- Nut Width1.685" (42.8 mm)
- Position InlaysWhite Dots
- Truss RodStandard
- Truss Rod Nut1/8" American Series
ELECTRONICS
- Bridge PickupYosemite Singe-Coil Stratocaster
- Middle PickupYosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
- Neck PickupYosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
- ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup)
- Switching5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup
- ConfigurationSSS
- Special ElectronicsPush/Pull Switch up on Tone 2 adds Neck Pickup in Parallel For Positions 1 and 2
HARDWARE
- Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
- Tuning MachinesFender ClassicGear
- Pickguard3-Ply Mint Green
- Control KnobsAged White
- Switch TipAged White
- Neck Plate4-Bolt
MISCELLANEOUS
- StringsFender USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
ACCESSORIES
- Case/Gig BagDeluxe Gig Bag