Fender - American Performer Stratocaster - Satin Lake Placid Blue #0114912302
Fender - American Performer Stratocaster - Satin Lake Placid Blue #0114912302
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.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
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®
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
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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.
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 | Satin Urethane |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster® |
| Body Style | Solid Body |
Electronics |
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| Auxiliary Switching | Push/Pull Switch On Tone 2 Adds Neck Pickup |
| Bridge Pickup | Yosemite® Single-Coil Stratocaster® |
| 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 | SSS |
| Special Electronics | Push/Pull Switch up on Tone 2 adds Neck Pickup in Parallel For Positions 1 and 2 |
| 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 |
General |
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| Color | Satin Lake Placid Blue |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Product Name | American Performer Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Satin Lake Placid Blue |
| Series | American Performer |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo |
| Bridge Mounting | 6-Screw Vintage-Style |
| Control Knobs | Aged White Plastic |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Neck Plate | 4-Bolt |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Mint Green |
| 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 | 3 Single-Coil |
Neck |
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| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Neck Construction | 4-Bolt |
| 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 |
| Side Dots | Black |
| String Nut | Synthetic Bone |
| Truss Rod | Standard |
| Truss Rod Nut | 1/8" American Series |
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