Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS

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.

FEATURES

• Alder body
• Two Yosemite single-coil Stratocaster pickups; DoubleTap humbucking bridge pickup
• Push/Pull Pot for Coil Split on Bridge Pickup
• “Modern C”-shaped neck with 9.5”-radius fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets
• ClassicGear™ tuning machines; silver ‘70s logo

NEW YOSEMITE PICKUPS

Handcrafted in Corona, California, Yosemite 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 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

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.

SPECIFICATION

BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Shape: Stratocaster®

NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dots
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: DoubleTap™ Humbucking
Middle Pickup: Yosemite™ Single-Coil Stratocaster
Neck Pickup: Yosemite™ Single-Coil Stratocaster
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
Configuration: HSS
Special Electronics: Push-Pull Pot On Tone 2 for Coil-Split

HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: American Performer
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Control Knobs: Aged White
Switch Tip: Aged White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: Fender® USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)

ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag