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Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Faded Black

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American Professional Classic Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Faded Black

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American Professional Classic Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Faded Black
American Professional Classic Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Faded Black
American Professional Classic Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Faded Black
American Professional Classic Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Faded Black
American Professional Classic Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Faded Black
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Description


The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance the American Professional Classic Stratocaster®.
Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastline™ '57 Stratocaster® pickups deliver depth, punch and sparkle while the sleek Modern "C" neck provides exceptional comfort and playability. Fender Staggered ClassicGear™ tuners provide classic looks and precise tuning stability. Boasting custom-faded vintage and signature Fender® finishes, this professional-grade instrument looks as good as it sounds.

From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Stratocaster® All the soul of a golden-era Fender®, evolved for today's player.

Features

• Alder Body
• Faded classic and signature Fender finishes
• Coastline™ '57 Stratocaster® pickups
• Modern "C"-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets
• Vintage-style hardware and Staggered ClassicGear™ Tuners
• Greasebucket™ Tone System
• Included gigbag

Specifications

General
Series: American Professional Classic
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Faded Black
Country Of Origin: US
Gigbag: Included

Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Position Inlays: White Dot
Number of Frets: 22
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

Body
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder

Hardware
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Pickup Covers: Aged White
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Switch Tip: Aged White
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™ Staggered
String Trees: Dual-Wing
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Coastline® '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster®
Middle Pickup: Coastline® '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster® RWRP
Neck Pickup: Coastline® '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster®
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (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

Specs


Body Colour: Faded Black
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Material: Alder
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Body Type: Solid
Bridge Type: Tremolo
Case/Gigbag: Deluxe Gigbag Included
Country of Origin: USA
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fret Profile: Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
Neck Body Join: 4-Bolt
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Modern C
Pickup Brand: Fender Coastline 57 Strat
Pickup Type: Single Coil(s)
String Gauge: Fender 250L .009-.042
String Type: Steel
Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear

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Closest Store   Mississauga, Ontario
I bought this to replace a Am Pro II Dark Knight Strat, which I regret trading away for a nice Taylor 614ce. [No regrets on the Taylor]. I felt that being more of a Gibson player I would not miss it. Well two years down the road I did. And the Fender American Professional Classic came to the rescue. I went with the Faded Sherwood Green Metallic which is odd because I typically don't like green anywhere other than in nature, but I digress. I also wanted a Rosewood finger board and that was the best combination. I forgot how lovely that glass bell ring sound was that can only come from a proper Fender Stratocaster. In fact I like this one better as the Dark Knight was a bit brighter. A few online reviews mentioned that the Classic was a but less so, more like "a Strat should sound like" were the comments. And I agree. The fit and finish are spot on....almost. The neck had a noticeable inward curve, a bit excessive I felt, so the tech at the store tweaked it a bit but suggested I have the whole setup done to get it perfect. That made sense. I did not want to leave it there as this was not my regular store location. I will have David, at the Mississauga location do the full setup as he is very good. This is the half point deduction in the quality rating, but nothing the setup won't cure.
However, this is a beautiful guitar and I am very happy that I have a Fender Strat back in my collection. I have always said that every guitar player needs to have at least one LP, one es335, and a Fender Stratocaster.
Also, the half point off the value is for the really flimsy gig bag. A cheap hard case would be nice, or even the bag which Gibson sends with the newer "Studio" models. That bag was awesome. But I suppose this is the difference in the price of the Classic and the Am Pro II.
The staff in Burlington were top shelf. No complaints at all. But I need to say sorry to Brian in Mississauga, at my regular location. I felt like I cheated on a wife by not getting it there but stock was the consideration. Either way, Long & McQuade people are always the best!
Posted by Richard T. on Dec 25, 2025
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