Fender American Professional II Stratocaster - Miami Blue Maple Electric Guitar

Own an instrument that feels special the moment you pick it up. The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster - Miami Blue Maple Electric Guitar is a premium electric guitar for South African players who want refined tone, strong build quality and a guitar that can sit comfortably in a serious collection or working stage rig.

Fender's American Professional II Stratocaster offers multiple upgrades from its inaugural configuration. The lightweight, contoured body delivers a nicely balanced tonal foundation with a highly-resonant quality. This solidbody electric guitar's first major upgrade lies in the pickup selection. The American Professional II Stratocaster is loaded with a trio of V-Mod II single-coil pickups that pump out a vintage tone with modern refinements. An upgraded 2-point tremolo bridge and cold-rolled steel block combine to give you plenty of sustain and brightness. Further performance upgrades include a contoured heel joint, "Super-Natural" satin neck finish, and upgraded electronics. If you're looking for a guitar with a vintage voice and modern feel, the American Professional II Stratocaster is worth your consideration. Fender American Professional II Stratocaster at a Glance: Three V-Mod II single-coil Stratocaster pickups Upgraded 2-Point Tremolo with Cold-Rolled Steel Block Deep "C”-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending Treble bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case Upgraded pickups promote clarity For the American Professional II Stratocasters, Fender's pickup guru, Tim Shaw created a new breed of V-Mod pickups. Fittingly dubbed the V-Mod II pickups, each pickup delivers all the classic chime that defined the Strats of old with drastically enhanced clarity and articulation. The American Professional II Stratocaster is also loaded with a Push-Push tone knob that adds the neck pickup to the signal no matter what switch position you're using. Run it through your grittiest dirt pedals or your cleanest amp and the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster will be right at home. The new standard for professional instruments After the wild success of the original American Professional Stratocaster, Fender's team of designers dedicated themselves to improving on the design. The resulting instrument, the American Professional II Stratocaster, features a number of improvements and upgrades that push the classic design to new heights. V-Mod II single-coil pickups give you classic Strat sparkle with unbelievable clarity. The upgraded 2-point tremolo bridge has a cold-rolled steel block, which helps boost sustain and adds a touch of brightness. Factor in the all-new "Super-Natural" neck finish, and the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster sets the tone for what a professional level instrument should look, sound, and feel like. Custom Shop-influenced neck The Deep "C" neck profile that you'll find on the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster solidbody electric guitar is a slight upgrade from the Fender American neck players have been in love with for years. By adding a touch more roundness to the back contour, the Deep "C" carve fills your hand perfectly while never inhibiting your technique. For added playing comfort, the back of the neck is finished in Fender's "Super-Natural" satin finish that feels fast and inviting. Your fingers will immediately notice how much control they have on the fretboard's Narrow Tall frets. For good reason, this fret wire is the most requested size at the Fender Custom Shop. Fender American 2-point tremolo A Fender Strat wouldn't be a Fender Strat without the non-locking tremolo design that turned the world on its ear in the early 1950s. The American Professional Stratocaster boasts an updated take on that design that meets the needs of today's players. Its 2-point construction makes action adjustments a breeze, while providing plenty of stability. And the pop-in arm mechanism is extremely convenient, holds the tremolo arm from having too much play, and allows you to adjust the tension on the arm. What Fender Says... The American Professional II Stratocaster® 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. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. The American Pro II Stratocaster 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. V-Mod II Pickups V-Mod II Stratocaster pickups are voiced specifically for each position, creating a perfectly balanced tone with the vintage warmth and crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend. New Sculpted Neck Heel The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable. 2-Point Tremolo With Cold-Rolled Steel Block This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge with vintage-style saddles for superior tuning stability, tremolo action and ease of adjustment – and the upgraded cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. Deep "C" Neck Profile With Rolled Fingerboard Edges Delivering both comfort and speed, the American Professional II Deep “C” neck profile is slim at the nut and fills out gradually as it approaches the neck joint to create a natural feel that’s perfect for chording and single note playing alike. The hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish provide a supremely comfortable feel. Special Electronics A performance friendly push-push switch on the second tone control activates the neck pickup in switch positions one and two, adding two unique pickup configurations not normally found on a Strat. Alder Or Roasted Pine This guitar is available in either alder or roasted pine (on select colors). Alder is a classic Fender tonewood with a balanced sound perfect for almost any genre. Roasted pine is a lightweight wood known for punchy and complex tone – upgraded with our roasting treatment, greatly improving resonance. Updated and upgraded Stratocaster for the performing musician V-Mod II single-coil pickups deliver vintage-style Strat sound with enhanced clarity Push-Push tone control adds the neck pickup to any position 2-point tremolo with cold-rolled steel tone block gives you expressive playing options and extra sustain Satin-finished maple neck feels fast and responsive Deep "C" neck profile sits securely in your hand Contoured neck heel enhances comfort when playing in the upper register Narrow Tall frets play effortlessly We have written this listing for VisionSounds customers in practical language, with the focus on how the instrument fits real playing situations rather than simply repeating a factory feature list.

Why It Stands Out

This electric guitar is best considered by players who care about pickup character, tuning stability, sustain, fret access and confident amplified performance. The appeal is not only the brand name on the headstock; it is the way the instrument responds to touch, how it holds its place in a mix, and how confidently it can move between practice, recording and performance.

Ideal For

• stage players, studio guitarists, collectors, worship bands, rock, pop, blues and modern performance setups
• Players upgrading from an entry or mid-level instrument
• Guitarists who want a reliable premium instrument for long-term use
• South African buyers comparing high-end guitars online

Buying Notes

• Brand: Fender
• Instrument type: Electric Guitar
• Condition: New
• Price includes VAT where applicable
• Nationwide South African delivery available through VisionSounds

If you need help choosing between this model and another guitar, contact VisionSounds with your playing style, preferred tone, current amplifier or recording setup, and whether the guitar will mainly be used live, in studio or at home.