American Professional Stratocaster® HSS Maple Fingerboard, Black

Product Description

The Fender American Professional Stratocaster HSS Black combines classic Stratocaster design with the power and versatility of a humbucker-equipped pickup configuration. Featuring an alder body, maple neck and fingerboard, two V-Mod III single-coil pickups and a V-Mod III bridge humbucker, this American Professional Stratocaster delivers exceptional tonal flexibility for modern guitarists.

The alder body provides a balanced, resonant tonal foundation with clear highs, a focused midrange and excellent dynamic response. Finished in classic Black with a three-ply mint green pickguard and aged white appointments, this Stratocaster combines timeless Fender styling with a distinctive modern appearance.

The maple neck features Fender's comfortable Deep C profile, with rolled fingerboard edges and a Super-Natural satin urethane finish for a smooth, natural playing feel. A sculpted neck heel and asymmetrical neck plate improve access to the upper frets, while the 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 22 narrow-tall frets provide excellent comfort for both rhythm and lead playing.

The versatile HSS pickup configuration combines two V-Mod III Stratocaster single-coils with a powerful V-Mod III bridge humbucker. The neck and middle pickups retain the bell-like clarity, warmth and articulation associated with traditional Stratocaster tones, while the bridge humbucker delivers a fuller, more muscular sound suited to driven rhythms and expressive lead work. Five-way pickup switching provides a broad range of tonal combinations.

Fender's ClassicGear Precision potentiometers offer smooth, consistent volume and tone adjustments, allowing players to shape their sound with accuracy and confidence.

The upgraded two-point synchronised tremolo features a cold-rolled steel block and ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles for improved sustain, clarity and high-frequency sparkle. The saddles feature recessed adjustment screws for a more comfortable playing surface, while the pop-in tremolo arm provides smooth, expressive vibrato control.

With its flexible HSS electronics, refined neck design and professional hardware, the American Professional Stratocaster HSS is an excellent choice for guitarists who need traditional Fender character alongside the added power of a bridge humbucker. A Fender Deluxe Moulded Hardshell Case is included.

Key Features

• American Professional Stratocaster HSS in classic Black

• Alder body for balanced tone and dynamic response

• Maple neck and fingerboard

• Comfortable Deep C neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges

• Super-Natural satin neck finish and sculpted neck heel

• Two V-Mod III Stratocaster single-coil pickups

• V-Mod III bridge humbucker for fuller, more powerful tones

• Versatile HSS configuration for clean and driven playing styles

• ClassicGear Precision potentiometers for smooth tonal control

• Upgraded two-point tremolo with cold-rolled steel block

• ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles with recessed adjustment screws

• Pop-in tremolo arm for expressive vibrato

• 22 narrow-tall frets and bone nut

• Fender Deluxe Moulded Hardshell Case included

Specifications

• Brand: Fender

• Series: American Professional

• Model: Stratocaster HSS

• Colour: Black

• Body: Alder

• Body Finish: Polyurethane

• Neck: Maple

• Neck Profile: Deep C

• Neck Finish: Super-Natural Satin Urethane

• Fingerboard: Maple

• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241mm)

• Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)

• Frets: 22 Narrow Tall

• Nut: Bone

• Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685")

• Inlays: Black Dots

• Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Humbucker

• Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Stratocaster Single-Coil

• Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Stratocaster Single-Coil

• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)

• Potentiometers: ClassicGear Precision

• Switching: 5-Way Blade

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronised Tremolo

• Saddles: ClassicGear Radial Bent-Steel

• Tremolo Block: Cold-Rolled Steel

• Tremolo Arm: Pop-In

• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green

• Strings: Fender USA 250L .009–.042

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Case: Fender Deluxe Moulded Hardshell Case Included