Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS, Rosewood, Aubergine

Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS, Rosewood, Aubergine Overview

The history of Fender's most famous instrument is a story of insprational design, skilled craftmanship, evolution, and highly talented artists. This is the guitar that has been involved in virtually every major musical shift, event, and milestone since its introduction in 1954, and as part of Fender's American Performer range - a series of expertly crafted American models with accessible price tags - the American Performer Stratocaster updates the original design to provide an authentic looking, but modern, reliable, and extremely playable instrument.

Staying true to its classic years, the wonderfully sculptured Alder body feels tight, resonant, and comfortable, while the classic and robust Aubergine urethane finish ensures that the guitar not only looks spectacular, but is also prepared for both the rigours of the road, and years of ownership. The comfortable Modern “C” shaped Maple neck is also finished in smooth but tough urethane, which is perfectly complimented by the 9.5" radius Rosewood fingerboard. 22 jumbo frets add to the instrument's positive and highly playable feel.

Handcrafted in Corona, California, the three Yosemite pickups (Double Tap™ Humbucker in the bridge, and Stratocaster® Single-Coils in the mid and neck) have been specifically voiced for each position, and their lively tones will make even the most fervent vintage Strat aficionado feel at home. Sonic versatility is further enhanced by the push-pull pot control, which unlocks single-coil tones from the bridge pickup without loss in volume, and Fender's excellent Greasebucket Tone System - a unique design which allows treble cut without loss of gain or a "muddied" sound. Other features include new 18:1 ratio ClassicGear Tuning Machines, a synthetic bone nut, classic dot inlays, and a 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo.

Features

Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Precision Bass delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender - along with new, player-oriented features that make it even more inspiring to play.