Fender American Performer Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Honey Burst
Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Stratocaster delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fenderwith new enhancements that make it even more inspiring to play.
The American Performer Stratocaster includes the Yosemite single-coil pickups, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac coating that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation. The American Performer Stratocaster also features Greasebucket tone circuitry and a push-pull tone control which adds the neck pickup in any switch position, unlocking new, musically useful tones. 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 single-coil 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 activates the neck pickup, letting you access neck/bridge and all on combinations with a simple finger flick.
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
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Body MaterialAlder
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Body FinishGloss
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Body ShapeStratocaster
Neck
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck ShapeModern "C"
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Scale Length25.5" (648 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
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Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
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Number of Frets22
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Fret SizeJumbo
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.685" (42.8 mm)
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Position InlaysWhite Dot
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Truss RodStandard
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Truss Rod Nut1/8" American Series
Electronics
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Bridge PickupYosemite Singe-Coil Stratocaster
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Middle PickupYosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
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Neck PickupYosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
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ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup)
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Switching5-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
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ConfigurationSSS
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Special ElectronicsPush/Pull Switch up on Tone 2 adds Neck Pickup in Parallel For Positions 1 and 2
Hardware
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Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
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Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
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Tuning MachinesFender ClassicGear
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Pickguard3-Ply Black
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Control KnobsAged White Plastic
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Switch TipAged White
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Neck Plate4-Bolt
Miscellaneous
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StringsFender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Accessories
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Case/Gig BagDeluxe Gig Bag