Fender American Performer Stratocaster 6-String SSS Electric Guitar

Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Stratocaster delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender - with new enhancements that make it even more inspiring to play.

The American Performer Stratocaster includes the Yosemite single-coil pickups, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac coating that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation. The American Performer Stratocaster also features Greasebucket tone circuitry and a push-pull tone control which adds the neck pickup in any switch position, unlocking new, musically useful tones. 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
  
• Three Yosemite single-coil Stratocaster pickups; RW/RP middle pickup
  
• Push-pull pot activates neck pickup; Greasebucket tone circuitry
  
• "Modern C"-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets
  
• ClassicGear tuning machines; silver '70s logo

Highlights

New Yosemite Pickups
Handcrafted in Corona, California, Yosemite single-coil 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 activates the neck pickup, letting you access neck/bridge and “all on” combinations with a simple finger flick.

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.

Specifications:

Body

• Body: Alder
  
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
  
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
  
• Body Style: Solid Body
  
• Body Material: Alder

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
  
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
  
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
  
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
  
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
  
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  
• Position Inlays: White Dot
  
• Number of Frets: 22
  
• Truss Rod: Standard
  
• Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series
  
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
  
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
  
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
  
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
  
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
  
• Pickup Covers: Aged White
  
• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
  
• Switch Tip: Aged White
  
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
  
• Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear
  
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
  
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
  
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
  
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
  
• Middle Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
  
• Neck Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
  
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
  
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup)
  
• Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
  
• Auxiliary Switching: Push/Pull Switch On Tone 2 Adds Neck Pickup
  
• Special Electronics: Push/Pull Switch up on Tone 2 adds Neck Pickup in Parallel For Positions 1 and 2

Measurements

• Dimensions: 5.20x15.30x42.40 IN
  
• Shipping Weight: 13.25 LB
  
• Fret Size: Jumbo
  
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
  
• Shipping Length: 42.40 IN
  
• Shipping Height: 5.20 IN
  
• Shipping Width: 15.30 IN