Description

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.

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
• ClassicGear tuning machines; silver 70s logo

AMERICAN PERFORMER SERIES

STRATOCASTER HSS

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.

BODY

• Body MaterialAlder
• Body FinishGloss Urethane
• Body ShapeStratocaster

NECK

• Neck MaterialMaple
• Neck FinishSatin Urethane
• Neck ShapeModern “C”
• Scale Length25.5″ (64.77 cm)
• Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
• Fingerboard Radius9.5″ (241 mm)
• Number of Frets22
• Fret SizeJumbo
• Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
• Nut Width1.685″ (42.8 mm)
• Position InlaysWhite Dot
• Truss RodStandard
• Truss Rod Nut1/8″ American Series

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge PickupDouble Tap Humbucking
• Middle PickupYosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
• Neck PickupYosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
• ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup)
• Switching5-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
• ConfigurationHSS
• Special ElectronicsPush-Pull Pot On Tone 2 for Coil-Split

HARDWARE

• Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
• Tuning MachinesFender ClassicGear
• Pickguard3-Ply Mint Green
• Control KnobsAged White Plastic
• Switch TipAged White
• Neck Plate4-Bolt

MISCELLANEOUS

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

ACCESSORIES

• Case/Gig BagIncluded: Deluxe Gig Bag