Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster MN 3-Color Sunburst

A Stratocaster inspired by 1957, reinterpreted for today's demands

The American Professional Classic Stratocaster embraces the fundamentals that shaped Fender's identity, relying on a custom aged aesthetic and technical choices tailored for modern playing. The Coastline '57 pickups fit this approach: a proudly vintage character, yet with enough definition and dynamics to cut through a contemporary mix, from crystalline cleans to edgy crunches.

For which guitarists and styles?

This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians seeking a versatile Stratocaster, reliable both in rehearsal and on stage. The SSS configuration excels in blues, funk, pop, classic rock, indie, and all genres where attack, snap, and playing nuances are essential. The Modern "C" profile and 22 frets facilitate both open chords and more modern lead lines.

Sound

The alder body provides a very "Strat" balance: present mids, firm lows, and clear highs, ideal for maintaining definition with effects or a pushed amp. The three Coastline '57 single-coil pickups deliver a quick and articulate response: round and singing neck pickup, bright and biting bridge pickup, and intermediate positions full of character. The 5-position selector and Greasebucket circuit on the bridge pickup tone control allow smoothing of the highs without excessively boosting the lows, preserving a usable tone for rhythm and solo playing alike.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, favor a set of .009-.042 strings like the Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (ref. 0730250403), identical to the factory-installed set.

Technical specifications

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

Body finish	glossy polyurethane	Bridge mounting	6 vintage-style screws
Body shape	Stratocaster	Pickguard	3-ply Black/White/Black
Body style	solid body	Pickup covers	aged white
Neck material	maple	Control knobs	aged white plastic
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Selector tip	aged white
Neck profile	Modern "C"	Hardware finish	Nickel/Chrome
Neck attachment	4 bolts	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear Staggered
Fingerboard radius	9.5" / 241 mm	String tree	double wing
Fingerboard material	rosewood	Neck plate	4 screws
Fingerboard inlays	white dots	Strap buttons	vintage style
Number of frets	22	Bridge pickup	Coastline '57 single-coil Stratocaster
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Middle pickup	Coastline '57 single-coil Stratocaster RWRP
Truss rod	standard	Neck pickup	Coastline '57 single-coil Stratocaster
Truss rod nut	1/8" / 3.2 mm (American series)	Pickup configuration	SSS
Nut material	synthetic bone	Controls	master volume, tone 1 (neck and middle pickups), tone 2 with Greasebucket circuit (bridge pickup)
Nut width	42.8 mm / 1.685"	5-position selector	1 bridge pickup, 2 bridge + middle pickups, 3 middle pickup, 4 middle + neck pickups, 5 neck pickup
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm (64.77 cm)	Saddle height adjustment tool	0.050" / 1.27 mm Allen wrench
Bridge	vintage synchronized tremolo with 6 saddles	Truss rod adjustment tool	1/8" / 3.2 mm Allen wrench