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Fender American Performer Stratocaster - Satin Lake Placid Blue with Maple Fingerboard

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 3 Single-coil Pickups - Satin Lake Placid Blue
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The American Performer Stratocaster

A modern expression of the solidbody electric guitar that started it all, Fender's American Performer Stratocaster delivers the latest in US-made quality and value. The American Performer Stratocaster delivers a massive tonal range. A trio of Fender Yosemite single-coil pickups — with flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output — serve up classic Strat spank and sparkle, infused with gobs of sustain for soloing. A push-pull tone knob lets you add the neck pickup to any position, opening up a huge, extended tonal range. The second tone pot engages Fender's Greasebucket master tone circuit, which rolls off highs without reducing gain. Not to be overshadowed by its innovative electronics, the American Performer Stratocaster, naturally, features the outstanding comfort and playability you expect from a Fender Strat.

Play a modern classic

The American Performer Stratocaster gives you the best of old and new, with premium features throughout. From its classic contoured alder body and fast, comfortable maple neck to its cutting-edge electronics and premium appointments, the Fender American Performer Stratocaster is today's affordable, American-made expression of Leo Fender's legendary electric guitar. Fender's latest vintage-style 6-screw Synchronized Tremolo bridge/tailpiece is ideal for adding expressive vibrato to your chords and solos, while their vintage/modern ClassicGear tuners and synthetic bone nut provide superior tuning stability.

Truckloads of legendary tone

The Fender American Performer Stratocaster is loaded with a trio of Yosemite single-coil pickups that have flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output. From chimey, glassy cleans to chunky grind, these pups serve up truckloads of classic and modern tone. This potent sonic elixir is stirred through a 5-way blade pickup selector. You can add the neck pickup to any position for a truly massive tonal range by pulling up on the push-pull neck/middle tone knob. The bridge tone pot engages Fender's Greasebucket master tone circuit, which rolls off highs without reducing gain — an incredibly useful feature that many guitarists at Sweetwater swear by.

Timeless Strat design

Fender introduced the Stratocaster in 1954, but it was Jimi Hendrix who, 13 years later, put the sleek, contoured solidbody on the map as the 6-string object of desire for generations of guitarists to come. Dressed up in new eye-catching finishes and pickguards, Fender's American Performer Stratocasters make a compelling entrée into this American classic — which is still going strong after more than a half century. The Fender American Performer Stratocaster: there's never been a better time to get into a genuine, American-made Fender Strat.

Fender American Performer Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Yosemite single-coil pickups with flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output
  • Push-pull tone knob lets you add the neck pickup to any position, opening up a huge tonal range
  • Fender's Greasebucket master tone circuit rolls off highs without reducing gain
  • Vintage/modern ClassicGear tuners
  • Neck pickup: Yosemite Strat single-coil (Alnico 4, 7.8K)
  • Middle pickup: Yosemite Strat RWRP single-coil (Alnico 4, 8.5K)
  • Bridge pickup: Yosemite Strat single-coil (Alnico 2, 8.9K)
  • 5-way blade pickup selector switch
  • Master volume control
  • Push-pull neck/middle tone control
  • Bridge tone control (Greasebucket tone circuit)
  • Satin polyurethane body and neck finish
  • Comfort-contoured alder body
  • Modern "C" profile maple neck
  • 9.5"-radius fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets
  • 6-screw vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
  • 1.685" synthetic bone nut
  • Single-action truss rod with headstock access
  • Nickel/chrome hardware
  • Quality crafted in America

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Stratocaster
  • Body Material Alder
  • Body Finish Satin Polyurethane
  • Color Lake Placid Blue
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Modern C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.685"
  • Nut Material Synthetic
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 6-saddle Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo
  • Tuners Fender Classic Gear
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Yosemite Strat Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Yosemite Strat Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Yosemite Strat Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x tone (neck/middle push/pull neck addition), 1 x tone (bridge)
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender USA, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0114912302

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Rated 5/5

Six Stars

This guitar has exceeded my expectations, and they were very high. The Yosemite pickups are well-balanced and perfectly voiced for my style of music. Satin finish head to toe feels awesome in the hands and I LOVE the unfinished maple fretboard! It is very smooth and buttery and, combined with the jumbo frets, makes string bending almost effortless.

Set-up was perfect right out of the box. Intonation, string height and neck relief are exactly where I like them to be, no need for tweaking (almost a disappointment, as I love tinkering with my guitars, Lol). I did swap the tuners out with Fender Locking Tuners (a personal preference) but the stock vintage-style machines are first rate and very stylish.

The S1 Push/Pull function was the deciding vote in choosing this model. I Play mostly clean(ish) with my fingers, Mark Knopfler-style, and the neck/bridge combination gives me a beefy, twangy sound that I just can't get with my Telecasters. The Yosemite pups are well chosen for this and I have no intention of ever replacing them.

As others have stated, the gig bag is a slight disappointment, but I prefer SKB cases (see pic) over the blow molded Fender cases anyway, so not a big deal. Certainly not a deal-breaker.

All in all, this guitar is a serious, professional-grade instrument worthy of anyones' collection. I can't recommend it highly enough.

The extra star is for my SW rep Ben Eyink, who was instrumental (pun intended) in this purchase. He answered many questions for me and saw to it that I got the right guitar for my needs. Thanks again, Ben!
Music background: 45 Years Experience
Rated 5/5

Excellent Instrument, Good Vibes

I've had my guitar for three weeks and have already gigged with it several times. I really enjoy the clarity and punch of the pickups. My model is 7 lbs 8 oz, and is an absolute delight to wield on stage. I'm very happy with my new American Performer Stratocaster and would highly recommend to anyone looking to get their first American Stratocaster.
Music background: Rock Star, Frontman, Engineer, Producer, The Lewd Dudes
Rated 5/5

One of the best strat, period

I have 4 american strats. This guitar is just amazing, the Yosemites pickups sounds hot with good bite and well balanced. The neck feels great and easy to play. Recommended 110%
Rated 5/5

American performer stratocaster

Right out the box my fender played like a million bucks. My boys at sweetwater setup my axe perfectly. All my life I wanted a real stratocaster, well now its mine. The attention to detail is up to my par.:)
The only con I have has nothing to do with sweetwater. For price paid no hard case. A really nice thick gig bag though. That's fenders deal not sweetwater. If that's the only negative I could find, were doing perfect. If your thinking or debating on buying a stratocaster please do your self the favor. Buy sweetwater. Thanks
Music background: Playing badly since 2003 guitar quest continues
Rated 5/5

It's Amazing!

I bought this guitar with my stimulus money and I couldn't have hoped for a better stimulus experience.
It's my first American Stratocaster in almost 40yrs of playing and now I know what all the reviews were always talking about when it came to playing a American made guitar, this thing is Amazing!
Thanks to Patrick my salesperson and the team at sweetwater, I would definitely recommend this guitar to anyone and also purchasing from sweetwater for sure.

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