Fender Stratocaster American Professional, RW Oxblood

A Modernized Stratocaster for the Demands of the Stage

The American Professional Stratocaster is the result of more than seventy years of evolution of one of the most influential silhouettes in electric guitar history. It retains the fundamentals that have made this model a must-have, with its alder body, SSS configuration and synchronized tremolo, while incorporating targeted improvements for today’s guitarists.

This version prioritizes comfort, tuning stability and precise adjustments. The Deep "C" profile, redesigned neck-to-body joint and ClassicGear hardware were developed to meet the demands of daily playing, whether in rehearsal, the studio or on stage.

A Versatile Electric Guitar for Intermediate and Professional Musicians

This Stratocaster is aimed at intermediate, advanced and professional guitarists looking for an immediately familiar instrument, but with a more refined playing feel. Its satin-finished neck facilitates fast movement, while the narrow tall frets make precise bends, expressive vibrato and touch nuances easier.

Its versatility is particularly well suited to rock, blues, pop, funk, soul, indie, rhythm and blues, and a wide range of studio applications. Thanks to the 5-way switch and push-push circuit, it covers everything from crystalline rhythm tones to warmer sounds, cutting attacks and singing lead parts.

Stratocaster Chime, with Greater Definition and Control

The alder body provides a well-balanced combination of pronounced mids, controlled lows and lively highs. Combined with the maple neck and rosewood key, it contributes to a dynamic yet nuanced response: the attack remains precise, while the notes retain warmth and depth.

The three V-Mod III Stratocaster single-coil pickups deliver the model’s iconic tonal character: clear highs, expressive mids and musical warmth. The bridge pickup provides bite for riffs and solos, the neck pickup emphasizes smooth, singing tones, while the middle pickup offers an excellent foundation for balanced rhythm parts.

The intermediate positions on the 5-way switch deliver the scooped, percussive tones sought after for funk, pop arpeggios and clean accompaniment. The push-push tone control allows the neck pickup to be added, further expanding the range of available combinations. The ClassicGear Precision potentiometers provide a smooth, progressive response, useful for quickly adjusting the volume or softening the sound without sacrificing precision.

The 2-point synchronized tremolo, cold-rolled steel block and bent steel saddles contribute to overall clarity, sustain and harmonic sparkle. It allows for subtle or more expressive vibrato effects, while offering accessible action and intonation adjustments.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original playing feel, this guitar can be fitted with nickel-plated electric guitar strings in a .009 to .042 gauge. This light gauge encourages smooth bends, fast playing and comfortable use of the tremolo. The included Deluxe molded hardshell case already provides effective transport and protection for the instrument.

Technical specifications

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

Type	electric guitar	Saddles	ClassicGear Radial bent steel
Shape	Stratocaster	Tremolo arm	detachable
Body finishing	polyurethane	Tuning machines	Fender Standard die-cast, sealed and staggered
Pickguard	3-ply black	Hardware finishing	nickel/chrome
Control knobs	aged white	Orientation	right-handed
Neck	maple	Factory-installed strings	nickel-plated steel, .009–.042 gauge
Neck profile	Deep " C "	Pickup configuration	SSS
Neck finishing	satin " Super-Natural " urethane on the back of the neck, gloss urethane on the headstock face	Neck pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat
Key	rosewood	Middle pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat
Key edges	rounded	Bridge pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat
Key markers	white dots	Controls	master volume, tone 1 for neck and middle pickups, tone 2 for bridge pickup
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Potentiometers	ClassicGear Precision
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector	5-way blade
Nut width	1.685" / 42.8 mm	Position 1	bridge pickup
Nut	bone	Position 2	bridge and middle pickups
Number of frets	22	Position 3	middle pickup
Fret type	narrow tall	Position 4	middle and neck pickups
Bridge	2-point synchronized tremolo	Position 5	neck pickup
Tremolo block	cold-rolled steel	Auxiliary switch	push-push tone control adding the neck pickup