Fender Stratocaster HSS American Professional II MN Mystic Surf Green

An American Stratocaster Designed for Today's Playing

The Fender American Professional II continues the Stratocaster DNA while incorporating targeted improvements to meet current demands: refined ergonomics, more immediate playing feel, and more flexible electronics. Within the Fender USA lineup, it holds the position as the ultimate workhorse Strat: a reliable instrument built for both stage and studio, with the modern edge expected from a contemporary benchmark.

Who Is This HSS Strat For?

This HSS Stratocaster is aimed at intermediate to professional guitarists who want a single instrument capable of covering a wide repertoire. The intermediate pickup positions retain the bright and percussive character typical of a Strat (ideal for funk, pop, blues, indie), while the bridge humbucker expands the sonic palette toward heavier rock and modern high-gain tones without sacrificing clarity in clean settings.

Sound

The pair of single-coil V-Mod II pickups delivers a clear attack, precise highs, and well-defined mids, perfect for dynamic rhythms and expressive leads. At the bridge, the Double Tap humbucker offers greater thickness and punch, with a push-push split designed to maintain consistent volume and tonal balance. The alder body contributes to a naturally balanced spectrum, while the maple fretboard enhances attack and definition. Finally, the 2-point synchronized tremolo with its cold-rolled steel block improves response feel, tuning stability, and note sustain, allowing for smooth vibratos and singing bends.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, a set of nickel-plated steel strings .009-.042 is perfectly suited for this Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS. A standard strap is also compatible with the factory-installed strap buttons.

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	Green
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Nickel

Body Shape	Stratocaster	Bridge	2-point synchronized tremolo with steel block saddles; cold-rolled steel block
Body Finish	Gloss urethane	Tuners	Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
Pickguard	3-ply mint green	Control Knobs	Aged white plastic
Neck Material	Maple	Hardware Finish	Nickel/Chrome
Neck Construction	4-bolt, sculpted heel	Pickup Configuration	HSS (Humbucker - single coil - single coil)
Profile	"Deep C"	Bridge Pickup	V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucker
Fretboard	Maple	Middle Pickup	V-Mod II Strat single coil
Fretboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Neck Pickup	V-Mod II Strat single coil
Inlays	Black dots	Selector Switch	5 positions (1. bridge; 2. bridge+middle; 3. middle; 4. middle+neck; 5. neck)
Number of Frets	22	Controls	Master volume with Treble Bleed circuit; Tone 1 (neck/middle); Tone 2 (bridge)
Fret Size	Narrow-Tall	Auxiliary Switching	Push-push on Tone 2 activates Double Tap split
Nut Material	Bone	Finish/Color	Mystic Surf Green
Nut Width	42.8 mm / 1.69"	Original Strings	Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel .009-.042
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm	Case	Molded hardshell case (included)
Neck Finish	Satin urethane back; gloss urethane headstock face