Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Faded Firemist Gold

The Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster is a premium electric guitar that blends classic Fender aesthetics and tone with modern playability enhancements. Manufactured in the USA, it features the iconic Stratocaster body shape crafted from alder, paired with a maple neck and maple fingerboard. This combination delivers the balanced, resonant sustain characteristic of vintage Fenders, while the Faded Firemist Gold gloss urethane finish provides a distinctive retro appearance. The guitar is equipped with a trio of Fender Coastline '57 Stratocaster single-coil pickups. Based on vintage 1950s designs but wound for slightly higher output, these pickups deliver authentic glassy, bell-like tones that remain clear and defined even with modern high-gain setups. The middle pickup is reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RWRP) to reduce hum in positions 2 and 4. The electronics feature a master volume, two tone controls (one standard, one Greasebucket circuit for the bridge pickup), and a 5-position blade selector switch. The Greasebucket tone circuit reduces high frequencies without boosting lows, preventing a muddy sound when rolling off treble. The Modern C-shaped maple neck has a satin urethane finish, a 9.5-inch radius fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a 1.685-inch synthetic bone nut, offering a comfortable, fast-playing feel. Hardware includes a 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge, Fender ClassicGear staggered tuning machines, and a 3-ply mint green pickguard. The guitar comes complete with a Fender Deluxe gig bag, making it suitable for both studio work and live performance. It's an ideal instrument for players seeking classic Stratocaster tones with the refined ergonomics and reliability of a modern professional-grade guitar.