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A New Look and Feel for the American Pro II Stratocaster





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The American Professional II Thinline Stratocaster is Fender’s take on combining the best of vintage Thinline guitars with modern Strat appointments, resulting in a uniquely sounding guitar in a familiar body shape. This guitar boasts a semi-hollow ash body with three V-Mod single-coil Strat pickups that deliver a great mix of midrange punch, clear highs, and classic Strat twang. The chrome 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block and Fender’s standard cast staggered tuning machines offer increased playability and will stay in tune even with excessive tremolo use. A Deep “C” maple neck with a “Super-Natural” satin finish comfortably fits in your hands and allows you to explore the neck seamlessly with no drag. Lastly, the American Pro II Thinline Strat features a 9.5-inch rosewood fingerboard with classic dot inlays that is aesthetically appealing and will make any Strat-purest happy. If you have been eyeing a new twist on a timeless classic, this guitar is for you!





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Vintage-inspired semi-hollow Strat body





When Fender introduced the American Professional II series, the company envisioned a class of specialty guitars built for the gigging musician ? the Thinline Stratocaster takes that to a whole new level. This guitar maintains the timeless design of the classic Fender Strat while incorporating elements of the Thinline series. With a visually stunning and resonant “F” soundhole on a harmonically rich single-cut ash body, the Thinline Strat boasts gorgeous acoustic qualities while unplugged and a unique semi-hollow tone when paired with an amp. It offers a warm, resonant sound with enhanced sustain and a slightly mellower character compared to traditional solidbody Strats, making it great for players looking for a one-of-a-kind Strat sound and aesthetic.





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Classic Strat tones with V-Mod II Pickups





For a company that has been at the forefront of tonal experimentation and pushing boundaries, you’d think Fender has played all its cards by now ? but that’s not the case. The Fender V-Mod II pickups for the American Professional II series harken back to the golden age of the Strat people have been longing for but with modern-style pickup appointments. The V-Mod II pickups retain all the definition, harmonic attributes, and twang reminiscent of vintage Strats while significantly improving clarity and articulation. And with the 5-way toggle switch, you can mix and match the three pickups for unparalleled sonic exploration. Add in the semi-hollowbody, and you have a tonal behemoth that can achieve a wide variety of sounds.





Effortlessly playable deep “C” neck





With the American Professional II series, Fender set out to upgrade the neck to something players have asked for years: a more rounded and fitting "C"-shaped neck. By rounding out the back contour of the regular "C" shape, the Deep "C" comfortably fits most player's hands without changing their playing style. Add in Fender's "Super-Natural" satin finish, and you have a revolutionary new neck profile that improves playability and is easier on your hands. Sounds like a win-win to us! Just pick up the American Professional Thinline Strat and learn for yourself why so many guitarists at Sweetwater are calling this their new go-to guitar.





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Fender American Professional II Thinline Stratocaster Features:


Semi-hollow ash body delivers superb acoustics, increased sustain, and is lightweight


Maple neck and rosewood fingerboard retain the vintage look and feel of a Strat


3 V-Mod II singe-coil pickups deliver classic Strat tones with impeccable clarity


Push-push Tone control adds neck pickup


Deep “C” neck profile fits comfortably in your hand


5-way toggle switch gives you a broad tonal palate to work with


Get expressive with a 2-point tremolo and a cold-rolled steel tone block


Vintage-inspired take on the American Pro II series


Enjoy increased response and hand speed with its satin-finished maple neck