Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster – Faded Dakota Red

Description

The Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster in Faded Dakota Red delivers everything players love about a vintage Strat while quietly fixing many of the things working musicians appreciate in a modern guitar. The faded finish gives it the look of a well-kept instrument that’s spent years on stages and in studios, while the rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and character to the classic Strat formula.

Under the hood, a trio of Coastline ’57 single-coils serves up the unmistakable bell-like highs, glassy cleans, and in-between-position quack that made the Stratocaster famous. The alder body keeps things balanced and resonant, while the Modern “C” neck and medium jumbo frets make bends, chords, and long gigs feel effortless.

This isn’t a relic and it isn’t a hot-rodded shred machine. It’s a straightforward American-made Strat built for players who want timeless Fender tone, dependable hardware, and a guitar that feels broken-in from day one. The Faded Dakota Red finish just happens to make it look incredibly cool while doing it.

Specifications

Body

• Alder body
• Gloss urethane finish
• Faded Dakota Red finish
• Stratocaster body shape
• Made in USA (Corona, California)

Neck

• Maple neck
• Modern “C” profile
• Satin urethane finish
• 4-bolt construction
• 25.5″ scale length

Fingerboard

• Rosewood fingerboard
• 9.5″ radius
• 22 Medium Jumbo frets
• White dot inlays
• Synthetic bone nut
• 1.685″ (42.8mm) nut width

Electronics

• 3 × Coastline ’57 Stratocaster single-coils
• RWRP middle pickup for hum-canceling in positions 2 and 4
• Master Volume
• Tone 1 (Neck)
• Tone 2 (Middle/Bridge)
• 5-way blade switch
• Greasebucket tone circuit

Hardware

• Vintage-style 6-saddle synchronized tremolo
• Fender ClassicGear staggered tuners
• Nickel/Chrome hardware
• Mint green pickguard
• Deluxe gig bag included when new