The Strat Voice—Updated for the Real World
If you love that unmistakable Strat chime but need a guitar that keeps up with modern playing, this Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster absolutely nails it. Alder body, maple neck, V-Mod pickups, and a rock-solid 2-point trem—this one in Faded Firemist Gold is the kind of Strat you can drag to every session, gig, and worship set without ever feeling undergunned.
At 7 lbs 12.8 oz, it hits that sweet spot—enough mass for sustain and punch, light enough that a three-set night won’t wreck your shoulder. Mint condition, pro case included, and all the smart upgrades that make it feel like the Strat you’ve always wanted Fender to build.
Alder Body & Faded Firemist Gold Finish
The alder body gives you that classic Strat recipe—balanced mids, tight lows, and a glassy top end that never gets thin. It’s the sound you’ve heard on records your whole life, but with the kind of consistency and build quality that makes it a real workhorse.
The Gloss Polyurethane finish in Faded Firemist Gold looks killer under stage lights and shrugs off dings better than a fragile nitro job. It’s a guitar you can actually gig hard—no babying required—while still getting that open, singing Strat resonance.
Modern “Deep C” Neck & Player-First Frets
The Modern “Deep C” neck profile is the star of the show here. It fills your hand just enough to feel substantial, but it never fights you—perfect for players who live in both chord land and lead territory. The maple neck with satin urethane on the back stays fast and non-sticky, even under hot stage lights.
On top you’ve got a maple fingerboard with a 9.5″ radius and 22 narrow tall frets. Bends feel buttery and controlled, intonation stays true up the neck, and those narrow talls let you grab notes with precision without feeling like a shred plank. It’s that modern playability without losing the Fender feel.
V-Mod Pickups & Treble-Bleed Clarity
Here’s the lowdown on the tone: the V-Mod single-coil Strat pickups are voiced by Tim Shaw and use mixed alnico magnets for each position. Translation—more punch and nuance than a strictly “vintage” set, but still dripping with classic Strat DNA. Positions 2 and 4 give you that snappy, quacky sweetness, while the neck stays fat and glassy for blues and worship leads.
The master volume with treble-bleed is a game changer. Roll the volume back and your highs stay intact—no dull, muddy cleanup. Tone 1 handles the neck and middle, Tone 2 is dedicated to the bridge, so you can really shape how bright or chewy that pickup gets. Clean, edge-of-breakup, or stacked pedals—this Strat stays articulate and alive.
2-Point Tremolo That Stays Musical
The 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles gives you smooth, expressive vibrato without the fluttery instability of a vintage six-screw setup. The pop-in trem arm feels solid and ready whenever you need it—no wobble, no fuss.
Paired with the Fender cast/sealed staggered tuners and a properly cut bone nut, you get a trem system that holds tune for real-world playing. Use it for shimmers, subtle dips, and chord vibrato all night—it’s built for musical expression, not dive-bomb gimmicks.
Mint, Cased Up, and Ready to Work
This Strat is in MINT condition—no surprises, no issues, just a dialed-in, pro-level instrument. The included Elite Molded Case is roadworthy and protective, so you’re covered whether you’re tossing it in the van or flying to a gig.
We’ve gone through it front to back: clean fretwork, stable neck, electronics checked, and a full Player-Perfect™ setup before it leaves our shop. If you’ve been hunting for a Strat that can cover just about every gig on your calendar, this American Professional Classic in Faded Firemist Gold is absolutely that guitar.
Questions about this Strat? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to one of us—real players, real conversation, no scripts.
