{"product_id":"fender-american-professional-stratocaster-electric-guitar-aged-cherry-burst-with-hardshell-case","title":"Fender American Professional Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Aged Cherry Burst with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 7 lb 10 oz Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor guitarists who want the unmistakable voice of a classic Stratocaster with the comfort, versatility, and reliability demanded by modern performance, the Fender American Professional Stratocaster represents more than seventy years of refinement. Since its introduction in 1954, the Stratocaster has helped define the sound of electric guitar across blues, rock, country, funk, soul, and countless other styles, becoming an essential instrument for players who value expressive dynamics and tonal flexibility. The American Professional builds on that remarkable heritage with thoughtful improvements that preserve the character of the original while enhancing the playing experience. This model's Aged Cherry Burst finish beautifully complements its ash body and maple fingerboard, creating a distinctive appearance that balances vintage inspiration with contemporary elegance. Its Deep C neck profile, rolled fingerboard edges, and sculpted neck heel offer a comfortable, familiar feel designed for everything from extended rhythm playing to expressive lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe heart of the American Professional Stratocaster is its trio of V-Mod III single-coil pickups, designed to deliver the familiar bell-like clarity, warmth, and dynamic response that have made the Stratocaster a favorite among generations of musicians. The neck pickup provides the smooth, rounded character associated with expressive blues leads and melodic clean passages, while the bridge pickup offers the crisp attack and cutting definition needed for rock rhythms and articulate solos. Between those extremes, the middle pickup and traditional combination positions produce the shimmering, percussive textures that make a Stratocaster equally comfortable in funk, pop, country, and soul. A push-push tone control expands the traditional five-way switching arrangement by allowing the neck pickup to be added to other selections, providing additional tonal combinations that broaden the guitar's usefulness in live and studio settings. ClassicGear Precision potentiometers further refine the experience with smooth, predictable control, making it easy to shape subtle tonal changes without interrupting a performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBeyond its versatile electronics, the American Professional Stratocaster reflects Fender's commitment to improving the details that matter most to working guitarists. Its upgraded two-point synchronized tremolo features a cold-rolled steel block designed to enhance sustain, clarity, and high-frequency sparkle, while ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles offer comfortable palm contact and convenient adjustments. The Super-Natural satin finish on the back of the maple neck encourages effortless movement, and the narrow-tall frets provide a responsive surface for confident bends and precise articulation. A sculpted neck heel improves access to the upper register, while staggered tuning machines contribute to the instrument's dependable performance. With its lively ash-body response, classic maple-neck feel, expanded pickup combinations, and refined hardware, this American Professional Stratocaster delivers the familiar personality that made the Stratocaster legendary in a package designed to meet the expectations of today's professional musician. 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