Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS - Maple/Olympic White
The American Professional II Stratocaster HSS draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today’s working player. Our popular Deep “C” neck now sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a “Super-Natural” satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod II Stratocaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth, while the Double Tap bridge pickup delivers punchy humbucking tones as well as calibrated single-coil sounds at the push of a button. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. The American Pro II Stratocaster HSS delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you’ll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.
The American Professional II Stratocaster HSS draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today’s working player. Our popular Deep “C” neck now sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a “Super-Natural” satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod II Stratocaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth, while the Double Tap bridge pickup delivers punchy humbucking tones as well as calibrated single-coil sounds at the push of a button. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. The American Pro II Stratocaster HSS delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you’ll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.
The American Professional II Stratocaster HSS draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today’s working player. Our popular Deep “C” neck now sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a “Super-Natural” satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod II Stratocaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth, while the Double Tap bridge pickup delivers punchy humbucking tones as well as calibrated single-coil sounds at the push of a button. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. The American Pro II Stratocaster HSS delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you’ll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.
The American Professional II Stratocaster HSS draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today’s working player. Our popular Deep “C” neck now sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a “Super-Natural” satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod II Stratocaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth, while the Double Tap bridge pickup delivers punchy humbucking tones as well as calibrated single-coil sounds at the push of a button. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. The American Pro II Stratocaster HSS delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you’ll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.
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originally posted on guitarcenter.com
I own four Fenders and two of them are Strats. I bought the Tri-Color Sunburst American Professional II in September 2021 and have had plenty of time to play and test it out, so I figured that it was about time for me to write a review on this beautifully crafted American made Stratocaster. The Rosewood fingerboard is really nice. My old 1954 Tobacco Sunburst Reissue has a maple neck and fingerboard with frets which are a bit lower in height than the more modern Pro II. Upon first playing the guitar, I was getting a lot of buzz, which meant that the action had to be adjusted. I took the guitar to my luthier for a full set up and he easily adjusted away all that annoying buzz. I highly recommend anyone buying a new guitar to set the action up the way you like it soon ... MoreI own four Fenders and two of them are Strats. I bought the Tri-Color Sunburst American Professional II in September 2021 and have had plenty of time to play and test it out, so I figured that it was about time for me to write a review on this beautifully crafted American made Stratocaster. The Rosewood fingerboard is really nice. My old 1954 Tobacco Sunburst Reissue has a maple neck and fingerboard with frets which are a bit lower in height than the more modern Pro II. Upon first playing the guitar, I was getting a lot of buzz, which meant that the action had to be adjusted. I took the guitar to my luthier for a full set up and he easily adjusted away all that annoying buzz. I highly recommend anyone buying a new guitar to set the action up the way you like it soon after purchase, because nearly all guitars will need some attention when you take it right out of the box. I normally use a second hand Fender acoustic as my go too practice guitar, but when I pick up the Pro II Strat, it practically plays itself. The sunburst finish, Rosewood neck and tortoiseshell colored pickguard give this instrument a stunning appearance. The guitar also comes with a nice, sturdy Fender hard shell case. Some may prefer to swap out the tremolo for a more modern system on the bridge, but I prefer to keep everything stock. One thing I'll mention is how well this guitar stays in tune without the need of a locking nut or tremolo system. If you're a lover of American made Fenders like I am, then I guarantee that the American Pro II Stratocaster won't be a disappointment.
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
When we opened the case to this beauty in the store I nearly cried. It's so pretty, sounds amazing, and I've waited a long time to buy an electric guitar, so this instrument is really special to me. I've been a musician most of my life and played acoustic for a while, but I am newbie to electrics. The 3-color sunburst is so beautiful, the action feels so good, and me and my son, both somewhat beginners, sound instantly better, lol. I know we could have spent less on a guitar, especially for new-ish guitar players, but there was just something about this one. I take care of my things, and I wanted a guitar that would be versatile for both me and my teenage son to play. I know I'll have this guitar a long time and look forward to learning more and growing as a ... MoreWhen we opened the case to this beauty in the store I nearly cried. It's so pretty, sounds amazing, and I've waited a long time to buy an electric guitar, so this instrument is really special to me. I've been a musician most of my life and played acoustic for a while, but I am newbie to electrics. The 3-color sunburst is so beautiful, the action feels so good, and me and my son, both somewhat beginners, sound instantly better, lol. I know we could have spent less on a guitar, especially for new-ish guitar players, but there was just something about this one. I take care of my things, and I wanted a guitar that would be versatile for both me and my teenage son to play. I know I'll have this guitar a long time and look forward to learning more and growing as a musician with it. #sweepstakes
originally posted on zzounds.com
Overall:So this guitar is the best sounding guitar I've ever had at first. Everyone compliments the tone. After waiting since October for the order I picked the black color so zZounds would ship it since it was in stock. Came in janurary. Guitar plays better and sounds better than my McCarty 594 and is super comfortable to play. Qith that being said though What is terrible is quality control and support for 2 reasons. 1. zZounds didn't bother to check everything was there and the whammy bar was actually the entirely wrong type. The rep on the phone admitted the person who checked it before sending probably looked over the guitar but did not check the pocket in the case. 2nd issue. This is a new guitar. 3 days ago I hear an overtly loud overtone on the g string ... MoreOverall:So this guitar is the best sounding guitar I've ever had at first. Everyone compliments the tone. After waiting since October for the order I picked the black color so zZounds would ship it since it was in stock. Came in janurary. Guitar plays better and sounds better than my McCarty 594 and is super comfortable to play. Qith that being said though What is terrible is quality control and support for 2 reasons. 1. zZounds didn't bother to check everything was there and the whammy bar was actually the entirely wrong type. The rep on the phone admitted the person who checked it before sending probably looked over the guitar but did not check the pocket in the case. 2nd issue. This is a new guitar. 3 days ago I hear an overtly loud overtone on the g string ringing over everything. I take it to a Luthier to look at and he tells me there was a filling put in the nut because whether the manufacturer or the company that sold noticed an issue in the cut of the nut they filled it and the filing came out. Needless to say in order to fix this the nut had to have work done and the g string is raised ever so slightly higher than the other strings now to stop the overtone. Although it sounds great again i need to adjust now to the string being higher and Frankly im pretty upset. I have spent well over 4 grand with zZounds in the last year alone. Long time customer. Got no support from them with the whammy bar and instead told me to speak to fender about sending one. Also this issue with the nut and a bad filling being put in is unacceptable regardless of if it was fender or zZounds who did this, im disappointed and feel wronged either way, because even if fender is suddenly losing its quality in craftsmanship zZounds should have noticed this issue instead of sending this out with clearly no inspection actually being done. May start using a different company for instruments at this post as I have found the customer service on the last couple of calls with them to be incredibly unhelpful
| Dimensions | 6.1x18.9x44.5 IN |
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Control Knobs | Aged White Plastic |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard | 4-Ply Tortoiseshell |
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard (Olympic White) Electric Guitar
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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard (Olympic White)
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Fender American Pro II Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard (Olympic White)
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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS with Rosewood Fretboard Olympic White
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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS - Olympic White
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I own four Fenders and two of them are Strats. I bought the Tri-Color Sunburst American Professional II in September 2021 and have had plenty of time to play and test it out, so I figured that it was about time for me to write a review on this beautifully crafted American made Stratocaster. The Rosewood fingerboard is really nice. My old 1954 Tobacco Sunburst Reissue has a maple neck and fingerboard with frets which are a bit lower in height than the more modern Pro II. Upon first playing the guitar, I was getting a lot of buzz, which meant that the action had to be adjusted. I took the guitar to my luthier for a full set up and he easily adjusted away all that annoying buzz. I highly recommend anyone buying a new guitar to set the action up the way you like it soon ... MoreI own four Fenders and two of them are Strats. I bought the Tri-Color Sunburst American Professional II in September 2021 and have had plenty of time to play and test it out, so I figured that it was about time for me to write a review on this beautifully crafted American made Stratocaster. The Rosewood fingerboard is really nice. My old 1954 Tobacco Sunburst Reissue has a maple neck and fingerboard with frets which are a bit lower in height than the more modern Pro II. Upon first playing the guitar, I was getting a lot of buzz, which meant that the action had to be adjusted. I took the guitar to my luthier for a full set up and he easily adjusted away all that annoying buzz. I highly recommend anyone buying a new guitar to set the action up the way you like it soon after purchase, because nearly all guitars will need some attention when you take it right out of the box. I normally use a second hand Fender acoustic as my go too practice guitar, but when I pick up the Pro II Strat, it practically plays itself. The sunburst finish, Rosewood neck and tortoiseshell colored pickguard give this instrument a stunning appearance. The guitar also comes with a nice, sturdy Fender hard shell case. Some may prefer to swap out the tremolo for a more modern system on the bridge, but I prefer to keep everything stock. One thing I'll mention is how well this guitar stays in tune without the need of a locking nut or tremolo system. If you're a lover of American made Fenders like I am, then I guarantee that the American Pro II Stratocaster won't be a disappointment.
When we opened the case to this beauty in the store I nearly cried. It's so pretty, sounds amazing, and I've waited a long time to buy an electric guitar, so this instrument is really special to me. I've been a musician most of my life and played acoustic for a while, but I am newbie to electrics. The 3-color sunburst is so beautiful, the action feels so good, and me and my son, both somewhat beginners, sound instantly better, lol. I know we could have spent less on a guitar, especially for new-ish guitar players, but there was just something about this one. I take care of my things, and I wanted a guitar that would be versatile for both me and my teenage son to play. I know I'll have this guitar a long time and look forward to learning more and growing as a ... MoreWhen we opened the case to this beauty in the store I nearly cried. It's so pretty, sounds amazing, and I've waited a long time to buy an electric guitar, so this instrument is really special to me. I've been a musician most of my life and played acoustic for a while, but I am newbie to electrics. The 3-color sunburst is so beautiful, the action feels so good, and me and my son, both somewhat beginners, sound instantly better, lol. I know we could have spent less on a guitar, especially for new-ish guitar players, but there was just something about this one. I take care of my things, and I wanted a guitar that would be versatile for both me and my teenage son to play. I know I'll have this guitar a long time and look forward to learning more and growing as a musician with it. #sweepstakes
Overall:So this guitar is the best sounding guitar I've ever had at first. Everyone compliments the tone. After waiting since October for the order I picked the black color so zZounds would ship it since it was in stock. Came in janurary. Guitar plays better and sounds better than my McCarty 594 and is super comfortable to play. Qith that being said though What is terrible is quality control and support for 2 reasons. 1. zZounds didn't bother to check everything was there and the whammy bar was actually the entirely wrong type. The rep on the phone admitted the person who checked it before sending probably looked over the guitar but did not check the pocket in the case. 2nd issue. This is a new guitar. 3 days ago I hear an overtly loud overtone on the g string ... MoreOverall:So this guitar is the best sounding guitar I've ever had at first. Everyone compliments the tone. After waiting since October for the order I picked the black color so zZounds would ship it since it was in stock. Came in janurary. Guitar plays better and sounds better than my McCarty 594 and is super comfortable to play. Qith that being said though What is terrible is quality control and support for 2 reasons. 1. zZounds didn't bother to check everything was there and the whammy bar was actually the entirely wrong type. The rep on the phone admitted the person who checked it before sending probably looked over the guitar but did not check the pocket in the case. 2nd issue. This is a new guitar. 3 days ago I hear an overtly loud overtone on the g string ringing over everything. I take it to a Luthier to look at and he tells me there was a filling put in the nut because whether the manufacturer or the company that sold noticed an issue in the cut of the nut they filled it and the filing came out. Needless to say in order to fix this the nut had to have work done and the g string is raised ever so slightly higher than the other strings now to stop the overtone. Although it sounds great again i need to adjust now to the string being higher and Frankly im pretty upset. I have spent well over 4 grand with zZounds in the last year alone. Long time customer. Got no support from them with the whammy bar and instead told me to speak to fender about sending one. Also this issue with the nut and a bad filling being put in is unacceptable regardless of if it was fender or zZounds who did this, im disappointed and feel wronged either way, because even if fender is suddenly losing its quality in craftsmanship zZounds should have noticed this issue instead of sending this out with clearly no inspection actually being done. May start using a different company for instruments at this post as I have found the customer service on the last couple of calls with them to be incredibly unhelpful
I purchased a SSS American Pro II Strat in Mercury, with GC ponying up BOTH a LARGE discount AND 48-month zero financing. I was planning on having a pro setup done, but the guitar came perfectly new and setup right out of the case. I only had to lower the action a small bit and tweak the intonation a very small bit. I am leaving with normal 'float' like Leo intended. Tuning stability is top notch; this never goes out of tune (although I am an infrequent trem user). Regardless, the tuning stability with a 'float' is impressive. I really like a LOT the new push-push neck-pickup functionality as it really goes great with the bridge pickup. The case is awesome, too. Guitar was flawless without any issues whatsoever. It was also very well packaged with GC putting the ... MoreI purchased a SSS American Pro II Strat in Mercury, with GC ponying up BOTH a LARGE discount AND 48-month zero financing. I was planning on having a pro setup done, but the guitar came perfectly new and setup right out of the case. I only had to lower the action a small bit and tweak the intonation a very small bit. I am leaving with normal 'float' like Leo intended. Tuning stability is top notch; this never goes out of tune (although I am an infrequent trem user). Regardless, the tuning stability with a 'float' is impressive. I really like a LOT the new push-push neck-pickup functionality as it really goes great with the bridge pickup. The case is awesome, too. Guitar was flawless without any issues whatsoever. It was also very well packaged with GC putting the Fender box inside another larger box with packing so VERY well packed. New Shaw pickups are great too. Nothing negative to say -- this is a lot of USA-made guitar for the money. Recommend everyone to get one!
I'm mostly a Gibson guy (Les Paul and ES335). This is my first Stratocaster. I was torn between the top-of-the-line made in Mexico Player Plus and the American Professional II. I went with the American Pro II finished in Dark Night with a maple fingerboard. I like the sharp contrast between the dark body and the light fingerboard. The instrument arrived factory sealed. Although it was not double boxed, the case and guitar were in perfect shape.My first impression was, WOW this thing plays Great. The factory setup was spot on. 12th fret action was 2.00 mm on 6th and 1.75mm on 1st string. Intonation was perfect. Although I didn't measure neck relief, it felt good and had virtually no buzzing. Both my Gibsons have gloss necks. I was concerned I wouldn't like the ... MoreI'm mostly a Gibson guy (Les Paul and ES335). This is my first Stratocaster. I was torn between the top-of-the-line made in Mexico Player Plus and the American Professional II. I went with the American Pro II finished in Dark Night with a maple fingerboard. I like the sharp contrast between the dark body and the light fingerboard. The instrument arrived factory sealed. Although it was not double boxed, the case and guitar were in perfect shape.My first impression was, WOW this thing plays Great. The factory setup was spot on. 12th fret action was 2.00 mm on 6th and 1.75mm on 1st string. Intonation was perfect. Although I didn't measure neck relief, it felt good and had virtually no buzzing. Both my Gibsons have gloss necks. I was concerned I wouldn't like the "Super-Natural" satin finish neck, but it felt comfortable and fast in my hand. Coming from humbucker based guitars, the single coil pickups do have some hum that can be eliminated by using pairs of pickups in switch positions 2 and 4. The Vmod II pickups sound great, having a classic, bright strat sound. The push-push tone knob is easy to see/use (the Player Plus uses an inferior push-pull knob). The knob adds the neck pickup to any position, however, when the neck and bridge pickup are selected, the pickups are not wired to eliminate hum. For strings, I use D'addario 10-46 on my short scale Gibsons, but I like the Fender 250L 9-42 on the long scale strat. I liked the Fender strings enough to order a few more sets of them.I compared the noiseless pickups of the Player Plus to the Vmod II pickups, and I simply liked the sound of the Vmod II pickups better. The Player Plus pickups lacked clarity, sounding slightly muffled compared to the Vmod II.The rectangular hardshell case is plastic, but looks pretty solid. The Player Plus came with a cheap gig bag.Overall, I am loving this guitar and would highly recommend it.
I have been playing strats for over 50 years, (im 63), though I usually play a vintage or vintage reissue strat.I tried the Professional I that came out before this model and the ORIG. v-mOD pickups were AWEFUL! The guitar was just OK and was quickly traded away like dozens of others over the years.The Miami Blue Pro II really caught my eye, very similar to a taos turqoise plus I owned a few years ago.WOW! I was really impressed with the guitar overall, especially the playability and sound. These pickups are the best Fender has ever made IMHO, you can get any sound modern or vintage. Combined with the stunning looks of the Miami blue, this strat is def a keeper! In the past 40 years I have only kept 20 or so "keepers" in my collection, this is now one of them. The ... MoreI have been playing strats for over 50 years, (im 63), though I usually play a vintage or vintage reissue strat.I tried the Professional I that came out before this model and the ORIG. v-mOD pickups were AWEFUL! The guitar was just OK and was quickly traded away like dozens of others over the years.The Miami Blue Pro II really caught my eye, very similar to a taos turqoise plus I owned a few years ago.WOW! I was really impressed with the guitar overall, especially the playability and sound. These pickups are the best Fender has ever made IMHO, you can get any sound modern or vintage. Combined with the stunning looks of the Miami blue, this strat is def a keeper! In the past 40 years I have only kept 20 or so "keepers" in my collection, this is now one of them. The PERFECT guitar for playing top 40/classic rock in a band,effortless playability, great sound, and stunning looks. Did I say I like this guitar? Get one.
Overall:I've had other Statrocasters in my past (American Professional, Standard, and Perfomer), and I got it say that Fender perfect it this version. The neck is by far very easy to handle, and very smooth. I feel like it has the perfect grip to the point that it feels like it was made especially for my hand. Very comfortable when gripping, and not a constant strain on the wrist. The fretboard? Love it. With those previous versions that I owned, it always felt that my fingers took a while to adapt because they were always hurting. However, this version has been very soothing to my fingers, to the point that it’s been very pleasant to practice for long periods of time, whereas as in the past, I dreaded the experience because my fingers were very sore during or ... MoreOverall:I've had other Statrocasters in my past (American Professional, Standard, and Perfomer), and I got it say that Fender perfect it this version. The neck is by far very easy to handle, and very smooth. I feel like it has the perfect grip to the point that it feels like it was made especially for my hand. Very comfortable when gripping, and not a constant strain on the wrist. The fretboard? Love it. With those previous versions that I owned, it always felt that my fingers took a while to adapt because they were always hurting. However, this version has been very soothing to my fingers, to the point that it’s been very pleasant to practice for long periods of time, whereas as in the past, I dreaded the experience because my fingers were very sore during or after practice. The sound? Come on, it’s a Stratocaster. It sounds amazing, and this version is just superb. The weight? Not heavy at all (the Standard was heavier). Also, the attention to detail? The paint and finish looks much better in person, and the pictures do no justice to her beauty. It looks beautiful, and you’ll instantly fall in love with it. I must say that my other versions that I owned compare to this one were OK (the first American professional comes close to 2nd place), but I am in love with this guitar, and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone that’s new to guitar playing or long-time players. For me, it’s the perfect guitar, and I’m sure it’ll be perfect for anyone considering this stunning beast.
I have a Mexican strat but wanted to try the newest American version so I got this one. There were several color options and of course maple or rosewood fretboards. I got one that looks like my Mexican strat but has a black pick guard instead of white. It definitely feels nicer, the frets are bigger and it sounds great. One of the tone knobs has a push pull switch that adds a little change in tone but almost not enough to mention, more of a gimmic. The fender case is very high quality. When I first got it, the strings were higher on one side, then I noticed that the bridge was on top of the chrome screw that is supposed to hold it down. I just loosened the strings and put it below that screw and the action was great after the change. I love buying from Adorama ... MoreI have a Mexican strat but wanted to try the newest American version so I got this one. There were several color options and of course maple or rosewood fretboards. I got one that looks like my Mexican strat but has a black pick guard instead of white. It definitely feels nicer, the frets are bigger and it sounds great. One of the tone knobs has a push pull switch that adds a little change in tone but almost not enough to mention, more of a gimmic. The fender case is very high quality. When I first got it, the strings were higher on one side, then I noticed that the bridge was on top of the chrome screw that is supposed to hold it down. I just loosened the strings and put it below that screw and the action was great after the change. I love buying from Adorama because they ship fast and I know if there is ever a problem with the product, they will refund or replace it free.
Just upgraded my guitar that was 20 years old and broken, and always wanted a Stratocaster, so why not go all-out? I mean, it's a top-of-the-line Fender, so what is there to say? Plays like a dream and sounds great. The splittable humbucker is perfect for getting all the sounds you could ever want. For nice fat warm lead stuff, leave it as a humbucker. If you want the classic strat "quack" sound in 2nd position, split it. Best of all worlds. And you still get the great blues neck single coil. Only thing I will say is I noticed that I was getting a bit sharp on the first three frets of the low E, but loosening up my grip fixed that, so could just be me!
The Fender American Professional II really shines on all the clean tones, it's amazing. I can't compare the clarity of the tones with any other guitar I own, including a Fender telecaster and a Gibson les Pauls (they have other merits). The push/push button is a nice added feature, and though they sell it as a telecaster sound, it still can't beat the real deal. It does give you some more sound range nevertheless. The power behind the pickups is also very noticeable which makes it even better.Coming to playability, the maple neck feels like silk. It is so smooth and soft to play you'd just grab the guitar for the sole purpose of sliding your fingers across the fretboard. The entire instrument shows craftsmanship and sturdiness. The tremolo is also quite nice and ... MoreThe Fender American Professional II really shines on all the clean tones, it's amazing. I can't compare the clarity of the tones with any other guitar I own, including a Fender telecaster and a Gibson les Pauls (they have other merits). The push/push button is a nice added feature, and though they sell it as a telecaster sound, it still can't beat the real deal. It does give you some more sound range nevertheless. The power behind the pickups is also very noticeable which makes it even better.Coming to playability, the maple neck feels like silk. It is so smooth and soft to play you'd just grab the guitar for the sole purpose of sliding your fingers across the fretboard. The entire instrument shows craftsmanship and sturdiness. The tremolo is also quite nice and stays where you left it.As with all single coils, it is my feeling this guitar rocks in the clear or low-level distortion (crunch, overdrive, ...), but it fails to deliver on high-level distortion even when combining the pickups in the middle settings. For that you need real hum buckers.The final verdict is that this is an amazing instrument and I'm going to love every minute playing it.
| Dimensions | 6.1x18.9x44.5 IN |
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Control Knobs | Aged White Plastic |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard | 4-Ply Tortoiseshell |
