The Fender American Professional Stratocaster HSS takes the legendary Stratocaster design and adds a versatile combination of upgraded pickups, refined playability and modern performance features. Built in the USA, this model combines the familiar feel and unmistakable character of a traditional Strat with the added power and flexibility of a humbucker-equipped configuration.
Featuring a solid alder body and a comfortable Deep C maple neck, the American Professional Stratocaster HSS delivers the classic Fender playing experience with several thoughtful refinements. Its V-Mod III pickup configuration pairs two articulate Stratocaster single-coils with a powerful bridge humbucker, providing everything from sparkling clean tones and classic Strat chime to fuller, high-output sounds for rock and heavier musical styles.
A push/push tone control allows the bridge humbucker to be split for additional single-coil versatility, while Fender’s ClassicGear Precision potentiometers provide smooth and consistent tonal adjustments. An upgraded two-point tremolo, cold-rolled steel block and redesigned bent-steel saddles further enhance performance, making this American-made Stratocaster a versatile instrument for demanding stage and studio work.
Classic Alder Body With Traditional Stratocaster Construction
The American Professional Stratocaster HSS features a solid alder body that provides a balanced tonal foundation with excellent resonance, clarity and definition. Alder has long been a favorite for Fender instruments thanks to its even frequency response and ability to accommodate a wide range of playing styles.
The iconic double-cutaway body retains the comfortable contours and familiar appearance that have made the Stratocaster one of the most recognizable electric guitars in music history. Its bolt-on maple neck and traditional 25.5-inch scale length provide the familiar string response, attack and playing feel associated with classic Fender guitars.
A durable polyurethane finish protects the body against the demands of regular playing, rehearsal and live performance, while maintaining the timeless Stratocaster aesthetic.
Refined Deep C Maple Neck for Enhanced Playability
Fender’s Deep C maple neck has been refined to provide exceptional comfort and a smooth playing experience across the entire fretboard. Its comfortable profile offers a substantial feel without becoming cumbersome, making it equally suitable for rhythm playing, lead work and extended performances.
The maple fingerboard features smoothly rolled edges that create a natural, broken-in feel beneath the fretting hand. Fender’s Super-Natural satin urethane finish allows your hand to move freely along the back of the neck, helping reduce friction during longer playing sessions.
A newly sculpted neck heel provides improved access to the upper frets, while the 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 22 Narrow Tall frets offer a comfortable playing surface for accurate fretting, chord work and expressive bends. A bone nut completes the neck construction, adding another premium detail to this thoughtfully updated design.
V-Mod III HSS Pickup Configuration Delivers Exceptional Versatility
One of the standout features of the American Professional Stratocaster HSS is its versatile combination of three V-Mod III pickups. Two Stratocaster single-coils occupy the neck and middle positions, while a powerful V-Mod III humbucker sits at the bridge to provide additional output and a fuller tonal character.
The neck and middle pickups deliver the familiar bell-like chime, warmth and clarity that have defined Stratocaster tone for generations. They offer excellent articulation for clean playing, blues, country and classic rock.
The bridge humbucker adds greater punch, power and body, making it an excellent choice for heavier rhythm parts, aggressive lead playing and saturated overdrive tones. This combination gives players access to a much broader tonal range without losing the essential character of a traditional Stratocaster.
A five-way blade switch provides straightforward access to the different pickup combinations, while an innovative push/push tone control splits the bridge humbucker to produce a calibrated single-coil-style sound. This adds another useful tonal option, allowing players to move between fuller humbucker tones and brighter, leaner bridge sounds.
Fender’s ClassicGear Precision potentiometers provide smooth, consistent volume and tone adjustments, while a dedicated bridge tone control allows players to shape the humbucker’s response independently.
Upgraded Two-Point Tremolo for Smooth Performance
The American Professional Stratocaster HSS features an upgraded two-point synchronized tremolo system designed to provide reliable operation, smooth pitch control and improved tonal performance.
A cold-rolled steel tremolo block enhances sustain, clarity and high-frequency response, helping individual notes maintain their definition and presence. The pop-in tremolo arm offers convenient installation and smooth operation, making it easy to add expressive vibrato and pitch effects during performance.
New ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles provide improved adjustability for accurate action and intonation settings. Their recessed adjustment screws also create a more comfortable playing surface beneath the picking hand, particularly during aggressive strumming and lead playing.
Staggered Fender sealed die-cast tuning machines complete the hardware package, providing dependable tuning stability and precise adjustment for regular stage and studio use.
A Modern American Stratocaster Built for Every Style
The Fender American Professional Stratocaster HSS combines the unmistakable sound and feel of a classic Stratocaster with the added versatility of a modern humbucker-equipped design. Its V-Mod III single-coils deliver sparkling clarity and traditional Fender character, while the bridge humbucker provides the extra output and power needed for heavier musical styles.
The refined Deep C maple neck, upgraded tremolo system and expanded switching options make this an exceptionally versatile instrument for today’s guitarists. Whether you’re playing clean rhythm parts, blues leads, classic rock or high-gain solos, the HSS pickup configuration offers plenty of tonal flexibility.
Made in the USA and supplied with a Fender deluxe molded case, the American Professional Stratocaster HSS is an excellent choice for players looking for a premium Stratocaster that combines traditional Fender craftsmanship with modern performance capabilities. It’s a refined, dependable workhorse ready for the studio, stage and everything in between.
Weight: 8lbs 1oz
Features
- Flagship HSS Strat pairs timeless single-coil chime with humbucker punch and coil-split versatility
- Alder body provides balanced tonal response with classic Stratocaster character
- Deep C maple neck with rolled edges and Super-Natural satin finish offers a smooth, comfortable feel
- Sculpted neck heel improves access to the upper register
- V-Mod III humbucker delivers punchy bridge tones with calibrated single-coil sounds
- V-Mod III single-coils deliver articulate response with bell-like chime and warmth
- Push/push tone control splits the bridge humbucker for expanded tonal options
- ClassicGear Precision potentiometers provide smooth, consistent volume and tone control
- 5-way switching with dedicated neck/middle and bridge tone controls offers versatile sound shaping
- 2-point tremolo with cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle
- ClassicGear bent-steel saddles allow precise action and intonation adjustments
- Deluxe molded case protects the guitar during storage and transport
Body
- Body construction: Solidbody
- Body shape: Stratocaster
- Cutaway: Double cut
- Body material: Alder
- Body finish: Polyurethane
- Available colors: 3-Color Sunburst, Black, Olympic White
Neck
- Neck material: Maple
- Neck profile: Deep C
- Neck joint: Bolt-on
- Neck finish: Super-Natural satin urethane
- Scale length: 25.5″
Fingerboard
- Fingerboard material: Maple
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5″
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Black dots
- Side dots: Black
- Nut material: Bone
- Nut width: 1.685″
Hardware
- Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles and cold-rolled steel block
- Tremolo arm: Pop-in
- Tuning machines: Fender standard sealed die-cast, staggered
- Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: HSS
- Neck pickup: Fender V-Mod III Strat single-coil
- Middle pickup: Fender V-Mod III Strat single-coil
- Bridge pickup: Fender V-Mod III humbucker
- Pickup selector: 5-position blade switch
- Controls: Master volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
- Special electronics: Push/push tone control splits bridge humbucker
- Pickup type: Passive
Strings
- Number of strings: 6
- String gauge: .009-.042
- Factory strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel
Other
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Deluxe molded case
- Country of origin: USA
All instruments are setup to factory spec and inspected before shipping. Player preference may vary and instruments may need additional adjustments to accommodate those preferences. Setups are not applicable for free returns.
We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.
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