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Fender American Performer Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard - Penny
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Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Stratocaster delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender - with new enhancements that make it even more inspiring to play.
The American Performer Stratocaster includes the Yosemite(TM) single-coil pickups, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac coating that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Stratocaster also features Greasebucket(TM) tone circuitry and a push-pull tone control which adds the neck pickup in any switch position, unlocking new, musically useful tones. The "Modern C"-shaped neck sports a 9.5"-radius fingerboard that's comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending.
Features
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Yosemite(TM) single-coil pickups
• Greasebucket(TM) tone circuitry
• Push-pull control which adds the neck pickup
• Modern C-shaped neck with Jumbo Frets
• Included Case: Deluxe Gig Bag
The American Performer Stratocaster includes the Yosemite(TM) single-coil pickups, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac coating that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Stratocaster also features Greasebucket(TM) tone circuitry and a push-pull tone control which adds the neck pickup in any switch position, unlocking new, musically useful tones. The "Modern C"-shaped neck sports a 9.5"-radius fingerboard that's comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending.
Features
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Yosemite(TM) single-coil pickups
• Greasebucket(TM) tone circuitry
• Push-pull control which adds the neck pickup
• Modern C-shaped neck with Jumbo Frets
• Included Case: Deluxe Gig Bag
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Love this Strat! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Royal Vista, Alberta
I picked one up very lightly used at my local L&M, and have been converting it into a “Rosie the Alligator” Garcia guitar since. Neck is fantastic. Nut needs to be changed; ordered a poodle vintage style case for it. Gigbag is CHEAP.
$26,000 for the Custom Shop MacNutt Alligator or DIY for under $2000. Simple answer…
Posted by Grant on Feb 7, 2024
American performer strat 0 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North York (Steeles), Ontario
I really like it!! I love this lake placid blue everything is perfect but mine have a small scratch and ding :(
Posted by Timothy on Dec 19, 2023
Great Guitar 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
It took a while, but I chose this guitar over the Pro II Strat because of the jumbo frets and Yosemite pickups. I also liked the neck better when comparing them. Arctic White was the choice for me.
Posted by David on Sep 3, 2023
Honeyburst Model! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
I sold two guitars to help fund this purchase; there was no need having two guitars hanging around gathering dust. I must admit, after playing this one a few times now, it ticks most of the boxes, but I took a half point off value for the synthetic nut and gig bag.
I love the Yosemite pickups (IMO, an improvement over the Fat 50's); they provide a good blend of traditional and modern sounds. I also love that I can blend in the neck pickup to positions 1 and 2 when I feel like it for more tonal options. The jumbo frets make bending a breeze.
Posted by bp66 on Jun 19, 2023
Awesome Stratocaster! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Markham, Ontario
Couldn't be happier with my purchase. James at the Markham store was excellent. I mainly play blues/rock and this does it very well! It plays just as good as my American Professional II. The only reason I gave 4 for features, is because Fender really phoned it in with the soft case. Otherwise, I have no complaints!
Posted by Michael on Oct 8, 2022
Unbeatable 5 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Owen Sound, Ontario
IMO, the ''Performer'' Series takes beating.
Every model ticks all the boxes for me.
VERY comfortable neck GREAT for smaller shaped hands ,the Jumbo frets make bending strings so easy, (I do realize they're not to everyones taste )
The array of tones one can get is unbelievable since the push/pull feature incorporated will provide Blues and even , yes, Jazz tones.
They stay in tune also especially with the use of some 'Big Bends Nut Sauce' in the nut grooves. The Trem system works well.
Every model ticks all the boxes for me.
VERY comfortable neck GREAT for smaller shaped hands ,the Jumbo frets make bending strings so easy, (I do realize they're not to everyones taste )
The array of tones one can get is unbelievable since the push/pull feature incorporated will provide Blues and even , yes, Jazz tones.
They stay in tune also especially with the use of some 'Big Bends Nut Sauce' in the nut grooves. The Trem system works well.
Posted by Peter on Mar 16, 2022
Parfaite et à très bon prix 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Je possède cette Américaine depuis quelques mois et je suis flabergasté ! Cette guitare sonne excessivement bien !
Posted by Jean Arvisais on Mar 4, 2022
Awesome 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store London South, Ontario
Great guitar the Yosemite pups were a bit to dial in now I'm a fan they def will cut through the mix . Neck is a tad big but comfy ..tuning is amazing .the service in woodstock is amazing Bill and the gang go the extra mile on everything .I never would have been able to pay for this guitar if it wasn't for the trust I was givin and the long and mcquades look on how enthusiasts should all ways be able to have what they desire. WOULD I RECOMEND THIS GUITAR 100% .....it's a real nice piece to anyone's arsenal.
Posted by Tim on Feb 4, 2022
Very pleasantly surprised. You'll be too especially if you have smaller shaped hands. 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Owen Sound, Ontario
..about the overall quality of the whole "'Performer"' series by Fender, both their Telecasters AND Stratocasters.
I haven't really been impressed by Fender over the yrs since I got my Strat in March 1974. Had loads of issues with it. So I avoided Fender like the plague but a couple of yrs back I went into my closest store at Owen Sound (great helpful folk there) and tried a 'Fender USA Special'. REALLY loved it mainly because of the neck feel, which felt nice if you have smaller hands. I purchased it and looked for another but realized the series had been discontinued...The NEXT series that had taken over the American Special slot were the "'PERFORMER" series. Very similar other than the Texas Special p'ups had been replaced with Yosemite (just as great!) . Knocked out by the neck profile and SMOOTH feel. Sounds obtained are beyond cool and the push/pull split is superb! So I got another one also. I think you should get them BEFORE they discontinue the series. You won't such quality for the same price again. Thank you Andy Elliot and the other great folk at Owen Sound L&M.
Posted by Peter on Apr 11, 2021
Best Bang for Yer Buck! 10 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vancouver, British Columbia
Cant beat the value: all the tones from Hendrix and Clapton to SRV and The Edge are in this guitar. It's what a strat should sound like. And the quality is a cut above the Player series which I've also owned. Trust me, it's more than worth the extra money. Above this price point you'll see diminishing returns so I firmly believe this is the best bang for the buck. The pull pot to select the neck pickup in any configuration is also a nice bonus but even without that, it's an amazing guitar. Plus, if you order a red tortoiseshell pickguard off Amazon (for like $15) you get the same look as an American Ultra. Cant go wrong! And I even managed to find a rare used one for only $1200! What a steal.... even at full price it's more than worth it. Buy one!
Posted by Tyrone P Biggins III, Esq on Oct 18, 2020
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| American Performer Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard - Penny | 701614 |
