Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS MN Faded Lake Placid Blue

The Essentials to Know About the American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS Guitar

• HSS Versatility: bridge humbucker for punch and '57-style single coils for clarity and dynamics.


• Modern Comfort: maple neck with Modern "C" profile, very comfortable for both rhythm and lead playing.


• Timeless Fender Look: carefully crafted vintage finishes, 3-ply Mint Green pickguard, and nickel/chrome hardware.


• Stage-Ready: stable ClassicGear Staggered tuners, vintage 6-saddle tremolo, Deluxe gig bag included.

A Stratocaster Designed for Vintage Soul, Built for Modern Demands

The American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS follows the great Fender tradition: familiar ergonomics, vintage-inspired finishes, and a design focused on reliability. The idea is simple: to capture the spirit of historic Strats while benefiting from playability and stability suited for modern sessions, from studio to stage.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a versatile and expressive instrument. The HSS configuration is particularly suited for rock, blues, pop, funk, and more modern sounds that require a beefier bridge pickup, while retaining snappy intermediate positions for rhythm and articulated lines.

The Sound

The alder body provides a very "Strat" balance: present mids, clear highs, and good definition, ideal for cutting through a mix without harshness. The Coastline 57 single coils deliver vintage brightness with a sharp attack and plenty of nuance to the touch, while the humbucker in the bridge position adds density and punch for overdriven tones and solos. The 5-position selector multiplies tonal options, and the Greasebucket tone circuit on the bridge pickup softens the treble without making the sound "muddy," useful for maintaining clarity in overdrive.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body finish	glossy polyurethane	Truss Rod nut	1/8" American Series / 3.18 mm
Body shape	Stratocaster	Nut	synthetic bone
Body style	solid body	Nut width	42.8 mm / 1.685"
Neck material	maple	Bridge	vintage synchronized tremolo with 6 saddles
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Pickguard	3-ply Mint Green
Neck profile	Modern "C"	Pickup covers	aged white
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Control knobs	aged white plastic
Fingerboard material	maple	Selector tip	aged white
Inlays	black dots	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Number of frets	22	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear Staggered
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	String guide	double wing
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Neck plate	4 screws
Truss Rod	standard	Strap buttons	vintage style