Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS Maple Black

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.

The American Performer Stratocaster HSS includes the Yosemite™ single-coil pickups - designed for rich, expressive tones - and a Double Tap™ humbucking bridge pickup. This unique, patent-applied-for design combines humbucking and single-coil voices, while eliminating volume loss in single-coil mode. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and the single-coil pickups' shellac coating and humbucking pickup's wax potting that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite & Double Tap™ pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation. The American Performer Stratocaster HSS also features Greasebucket™ tone circuitry, along with a push-pull tone control to control the Double Tap™ humbucking pickup. The "Modern C"-shaped neck sports a 9.5"-radius fingerboard that's comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending.

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

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 Material

Alder

Body Finish

Gloss Urethane

Body Shape

Stratocaster®

Neck Material

Maple

Neck Finish

Satin Urethane

Neck Shape

Modern "C"

Scale Length

25.5" (64.77 cm)

Fingerboard Material

Maple

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

Black Dot

Truss Rod

Standard

Truss Rod Nut

1/8" American Series

Bridge Pickup

Double Tap™ Humbucking

Middle Pickup

Yosemite® Single-Coil Stratocaster®

Neck Pickup

Yosemite® Single-Coil Stratocaster®

Controls

Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Bridge 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

Configuration

HSS

Special Electronics

Push-Pull Pot On Tone 2 for Coil-Split

Bridge

6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

Hardware Finish

Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Machines

Fender® ClassicGear™

Pickguard

3-Ply Black

Control Knobs

Aged White Plastic

Switch Tip

Aged White

Neck Plate

4-Bolt

Strings

Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403

Case/Gig Bag

Included: Deluxe Gig Bag

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