Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Stratocaster HSS delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender – with new enhancements, like the Double Tap™ humbucking pickup, that make it even more inspiring to play.
Sonically versatile and musically useful, American Performer Yosemite pickups are crafted around special Alnico blends and specifically voiced for each instrument and position. The Greasebucket Tone System uniquely lets you cut treble without losing gain or “muddying” your sound, preserving your carefully shaped tone.
Combining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, ClassicGear tuning machines have smooth action and make it easier to fine-tune your instrument. Jumbo frets make it easier to achieve wide, expressive bends that add your personal touch to your music. For authentic Telecaster twang and snap, this guitar sports 3 brass saddles for classic Fender style and sound. 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.
FEATURES
Alder body
Two Yosemite single-coil Stratocaster pickups; Double Tap™ humbucking bridge pickup
Push/Pull Pot for Coil Split on Bridge Pickup
“Modern C”-shaped neck with 9.5″-radius fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets
SPECIFICATION
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane (Aubergine)
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 Dots
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8″ American Series
ELECTRONICS
Pickups: DoubleTap™ Humbucking (Bridge), Yosemite™ Single-Coil Stratocaster (Middle/Neck)
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
Special Electronics: Push-Pull Pot On Tone 2 for Coil-Split
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Grease-bucket™ Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup)
Configuration: HSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: American Performer
Scratchplate: 3-Ply Mint Green
Control Knobs: Aged White
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
ACCESSORIES
Deluxe Gig Bag: Included
