Fender American Professional Stratocaster MN Natural Electric guitar

Classic Strat Tone with Modern Refinements

The Fender American Professional Stratocaster MN Natural delivers the bell-like chime and warmth that have defined the Stratocaster since 1954, refined for today's players. An Ash body provides a clear, resonant tonal foundation, while the Natural polyurethane finish keeps the look understated and stage-ready. Three V-Mod III single-coil pickups cover the familiar Stratocaster voice across all five blade positions, and a push-push tone control adds the neck pickup to the active setting for bridge-and-neck or all-three combinations.

What Sets This Stratocaster Apart

This American Professional Stratocaster features new V-Mod III single-coil pickups that are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth, plus ClassicGear Precision potentiometers for smooth, consistent control with a musical taper. The 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block adds sustain and clarity.

Ash Body and V-Mod III Pickups — Defined, Articulate Tone

The Ash body on this model produces clear note separation and a tight low end, well-suited to clean tones, articulate country picking and aggressive rock lead work. Three V-Mod III single-coil pickups deliver the classic Stratocaster voice with modern consistency.

• Body Material: Ash — clear, resonant foundation with strong note definition
• Body Finish: Polyurethane — durable surface that preserves the wood's resonance
• Three V-Mod III single-coil Strat pickups in SSS configuration deliver bell-like chime with focused warmth across all five blade positions

Deep "C" Maple Neck — Modern Comfort, Classic Feel

The American Professional's maple neck uses a Deep "C" profile that fills the hand without feeling chunky, paired with rolled fingerboard edges for a broken-in feel from day one. A 241 mm fingerboard radius and 648 mm scale length support comfortable chord work and easy bending, while the "Super-Natural" satin urethane finish on the back keeps the hand moving freely during long sessions.

• Neck Material: Maple — bright, snappy response with strong attack
• Fingerboard Radius: 241 mm — versatile for chords, bends and lead lines
• 22 Narrow Tall frets give a taller profile for easier bending and clean note articulation
• Nut: Bone, 42.8 mm — natural lubrication and balanced string tension

2-Point Tremolo and Expanded Switching — Stage-Ready Versatility

This Stratocaster's 2-point synchronized tremolo with pop-in arm allows quick dive-bomb pulls and subtle shimmer, while the cold-rolled steel block adds sustain. The 5-position blade covers the standard pickup combinations, and the push-push tone control adds the neck pickup to any active position for expanded tonal options.

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with ClassicGear Radial Bent Steel Saddles — smooth action with added sustain
• Controls include Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2, a 5-Position Blade and a push-push tone control that adds the neck pickup to any active position
• Case: Deluxe Moulded Hardshell Case included — road-ready protection

For Working Guitarists and Strat Enthusiasts

This American Professional Stratocaster is the right choice for guitarists who want classic Strat chime with modern playability and expanded tonal options. Players moving between clean country tones, glassy funk chord work, bluesy bends and articulate rock lead will find the V-Mod III pickups and Deep "C" neck well-matched to many styles. The push-push tone control adds bridge-and-neck and all-three pickup combinations without crowding the control plate, fitting session players and gigging musicians who need quick access to multiple voices.

The American Professional Series — A Modern Evolution of a 1954 Classic

Fender's Stratocaster first appeared in 1954 and set the standard for electric guitar design. The American Professional series draws on more than seventy years of that evolution, bringing new V-Mod III pickups, ClassicGear Precision potentiometers, a newly sculpted neck heel and an upgraded 2-point tremolo to the USA-made Strat. This Natural-finish model with an Ash body continues that lineage, pairing the iconic double-cutaway shape with materials and electronics chosen for clarity and consistency.