Weight: 7 LBS 11 OZ
The American Professional II Stratocaster® draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.Our popular Deep "C" neck now sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod II Stratocaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle.The American Pro II Stratocaster delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.
FEATURES
Three V-Mod II single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Upgraded 2-Point Tremolo with Cold-Rolled Steel Block
Deep "C"-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending
Treble bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume
Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: Deep "C"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Position Inlays: White Dot
Side Dots: White
Number of Frets: 22
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
BODY
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm, and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Pickup Covers: Aged White
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Switch Tip: Aged White
HARDWARE
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Switching: 5-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
Auxiliary Switching: Push-Push Tone Control Adds Neck Pickup