{"product_id":"american-professional-stratocaster-hss-maple-fingerboard-black","title":"American Professional Stratocaster® HSS Maple Fingerboard, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fhQa_ZHlSY8?si=qN6uiX1b-Ww7tH0W\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender American Professional Stratocaster HSS Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealder body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe maple neck features Fender's comfortable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep C profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe versatile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHSS pickup configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassicGear Precision potentiometers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offer smooth, consistent volume and tone adjustments, allowing players to shape their sound with accuracy and confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upgraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo-point synchronised tremolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender Deluxe Moulded Hardshell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Professional Stratocaster HSS in classic Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlder body for balanced tone and dynamic response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple neck and fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable Deep C neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper-Natural satin neck finish and sculpted neck 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