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Delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender.

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 DoubleTap™ 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 DoubleTap 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 & DoubleTap 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 DoubleTap 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.
New Yosemite Pickups

New Yosemite Pickups

Handcrafted in Corona, California, Yosemite pickups are specifically voiced for each instrument and position to create sonically versatile sounds.

New ClassicGear Tuning Machines

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

Jumbo frets make it easier to achieve wide, expressive bends that add your personal touch to your music.

Push-Pull Potentiometer

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

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

Greasebucket Tone System

This uniquely Fender tone system lets you cut treble without losing gain or “muddying” your sound, preserving your carefully shaped tone.

- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag

  • - Pickups: DoubleTap™ Humbucking (Bridge); Yosemite™ Single-Coil Stratocaster (Middle & Neck)
  • - Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
  • - Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear™

Body:
- Body: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Material: Alder
Neck:
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Shape: Modern "C"
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Black 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
- 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
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Electronics:
- Bridge Pickup: Double Tap™ Humbucking
- Middle Pickup: Yosemite® Single-Coil Stratocaster®
- Neck Pickup: Yosemite® Single-Coil Stratocaster®
- Pickup Configuration: HSS
- 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
- Special Electronics: Push-Pull Pot On Tone 2 for Coil-Split
- Style: 2 Single-Coil / 1 Humbucking

Key attributes
Pickup Types
HSS
Colour
Green
Body Shape
ST-Model
Fingerboard Material
Maple
Body Material
Alder
Body
Guitar Construction
Solid Body
Orientation
Right-Handed
Top Material
Maple
Neck
Fingerboard Radius
9.5"
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Material
Maple
Guitar Scale
25.5"
Neck Profile
"C" Profile
Number of Frets
22
Fret Size
Jumbo
Nut Width
42mm
Nut Material
Synthetic Bone
Position Inlays
Dots
Hardware
Bridge Type
Tremolo
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Silver
String Gauge
.009"
Tuning Machines
Vintage Tuning Machines
Coil Split
No
Including Bag
Gig bag
Electric Guitar ST-Model attributes
Guitar Finish
Satin
Product Details
Product Number
204357
Brand
Fender
Series
American Performer
SubSeries
Stratocaster
Category
Electric Guitar ST-Model
Brand Category
Fender - ST Models
Relevancy rank in Category Electric Guitar ST-Model
203 of 996
Date
March 2019
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Ive been having this guitar for couple of days now and im still stunned how great it looks, sounds and feels! Build quality is what you would expect a American Strat to be.

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