Fender - American Performer Stratocaster HSS - Black #0114922306
Fender - American Performer Stratocaster HSS - Black #0114922306
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 Double Tap™ humbucking pickup, that make it even more inspiring to play.
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Player Series Alnico V single-coil pickups delivering the full classic Strat palette. Modern C neck profile with 22 medium jumbo frets for effortless playability. 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles for smooth vibrato. Mexican build quality that genuinely rivals American instruments at twice the price.
Positions 2 and 4 on the 5-way selector unlock the legendary Strat quack - that bell-like, shimmering in-between tone that has defined pop, funk, and blues guitar for decades. Add spring reverb and you're in tonal paradise.
The Player Stratocaster is the sweet spot where legendary Strat tone meets modern playability at a price that makes sense. Five pickup positions cover every genre from crystal-clean jazz to searing rock leads, and the Mexican build quality has reached a level that genuinely challenges American instruments. Whether you're a bedroom player discovering your first bends or a gigging pro covering five genres in a single set, this Strat delivers.
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American Performer Stratocaster® HSS
Features
- Alder body
- Two Yosemite single-coil Stratocaster pickups; Double Tap™ 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
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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.
Accessories |
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| Recommended Case | Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included) |
| Saddle Height Wrench | .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 1/8" Hex (Allen) |
Body |
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| Body | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster® |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | Double Tap™ Humbucking |
| Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup) |
| Middle Pickup | Yosemite® Single-Coil Stratocaster® |
| Neck Pickup | Yosemite® Single-Coil Stratocaster® |
| Pickup Configuration | HSS |
| Special Electronics | Push-Pull Pot On Tone 2 for Coil-Split |
| 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 |
General |
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| Color | Black |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Product Name | American Performer Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, Black |
| Series | American Performer |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo |
| Control Knobs | Aged White Plastic |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Neck Plate | 4-Bolt |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Black |
| Pickup Covers | Aged White |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage-Style |
| String Trees | Dual-Wing |
| Strings | Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 |
| Switch Tip | Aged White |
| Tuning Machines | Fender® ClassicGear™ |
Measurements |
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| Fret Size | Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
Miscellaneous |
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| Commodity Code | 9207901000 |
| Style | 2 Single-Coil / 1 Humbucking |
Neck |
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| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Neck Finish | Satin Urethane |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Modern "C" |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.685" (42.8 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Black Dot |
| String Nut | Synthetic Bone |
| Truss Rod | Standard |
| Truss Rod Nut | 1/8" American Series |
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