Description

Fender American Performer Stratocaster, HSS, Rosewood Fingerboard Aubergine
Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Stratocaster HSS delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fenderwith new enhancements, like the Double Tap humbucking pickup, that make it even more inspiring to play.
The American Performer Stratocaster HSS includes the Yosemite single-coil pickupsdesigned for rich, expressive tonesand a Double Tap humbucking bridge pickup. This unique, patent-applied-for design combines humbucking and single-coil voices, while eliminating volume loss in single-coil mode. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and the single-coil pickups shellac coating and humbucking pickups wax potting that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite & Double Tap pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation. The American Performer Stratocaster HSS also features Greasebucket tone circuitry, along with a push-pull tone control to control the Double Tap humbucking pickup. The Modern C-shaped neck sports a 9.5-radius fingerboard thats comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending.

Features

New Yosemite Pickups

Handcrafted in Corona, California, Yosemite 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 controls the unique Double Tap humbucking pickup, unlocking single-coil tones without any volume loss, making it easy to adjust your sound mid-performance.

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.

Specifications

Body

• Body Material Alder
• Body Finish Gloss
• Body Shape Stratocaster

Neck

• Neck Material Maple
• Neck Finish Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape Modern “C”
• Scale Length 25.5″ (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius 9.5″ (241 mm)
• Number of Frets 22
• Fret Size Jumbo
• Nut Material Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width 1.685″ (42.8 mm)
• Position Inlays White Dot
• Truss Rod Standard
• Truss Rod Nut 1/8″ American Series

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup Double Tap Humbucking
• Middle Pickup Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
• Neck Pickup Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
• Controls Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup)
• Switching 5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup
• Configuration HSS
• Special Electronics Push-Pull Pot On Tone 2 for Coil-Split

Hardware

• Bridge 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines American Performer
• Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green
• Control Knobs Aged White Plastic
• Switch Tip Aged White
• Neck Plate 4-Bolt

Miscellaneous

• Strings Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
• Legal Notice WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Accessories

• Case/Gig Bag Deluxe Gig Bag