Detail 01
Rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted neck heel
Bring a smoother neck feel and less restricted access to the upper frets.

Independent shopping perspective
The American Professional II Roasted Pine Stratocaster keeps the familiar Stratocaster format while adding player-focused refinements. Its roasted pine body is described as lightweight and resonant, joined to a satin-finished maple neck with rolled fingerboard edges and a sculpted heel. Revised V-Mod II single-coils bring added articulation and warmth to the classic Strat chime. The two-point synchronized tremolo uses a cold-rolled steel block for added sustain, clarity, and high-end sparkle, while the five-way switch supports familiar pickup selection changes.


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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
Bring a smoother neck feel and less restricted access to the upper frets.
Detail 02
Provides five pickup-selection positions.
Detail 03
The narrow-tall fretwire is described as helping with bends and vibrato.
Detail 04
Included for transport and storage.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The body is roasted pine.
It has revised V-Mod II single-coil pickups.
Yes. It comes with a deluxe molded case.
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