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Fender American Professional Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Oxblood with Hardshell Case
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Built for the guitarist who needs one instrument to move confidently from the rehearsal room to the studio and stage, the Fender American Professional Stratocaster carries more than seven decades of Stratocaster evolution into a distinctly modern working-player design. The familiar alder body and three-single-coil foundation remain at its core, but thoughtful refinements throughout the guitar make it feel purposeful rather than nostalgic. Its deep Oxblood finish, black pickguard, aged-white plastics, and rosewood fingerboard give this example a sophisticated, understated appearance.
The Deep C maple neck is designed to feel substantial without becoming cumbersome, pairing rolled fingerboard edges with Fender's smooth Super-Natural satin urethane finish and a sculpted heel for comfortable access to the upper register. Narrow Tall frets and the familiar Stratocaster scale retain the responsive feel players expect for bends, chords, and articulate lead work. The upgraded two-point synchronized tremolo adds a cold-rolled steel block and ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles, giving players a refined version of the expressive vibrato system that has been central to the Stratocaster's identity for generations.
Three V-Mod III Stratocaster single-coils provide the bell-like highs, clear attack, warm neck tones, and distinctive in-between sounds that make an SSS Strat such a flexible musical tool. The five-way selector covers the traditional palette, while a push-push tone control can add the neck pickup to additional combinations for sounds beyond the conventional Strat layout. That combination makes the American Professional equally comfortable with blues, rock, pop, funk, country, alternative, worship, and session work, while ClassicGear Precision potentiometers provide smooth and predictable control throughout a performance. It is unmistakably a Stratocaster, but one developed around the practical expectations of a contemporary professional player. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Series: American Professional
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Color: Oxblood
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Style: Solidbody
Neck
- Headstock Type: Standard Srratocaster 6-In-Line
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Deep C
- Neck Finish: Super-Natural Satin Urethane on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Depth: 0.821" at 1st Fret, 0.912" at 12th Fret
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Sculpted Heel
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Position Inlays: White Dots
- Side Dots: White
- Number of Frets: 22
- Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.685"
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Scale Length: 25.5"
Hardware
- Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with ClassicGear Radial Bent-Steel Saddles and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
- Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Integrated Tremolo System
- Bridge Mounting: 2-Point Mounting
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Pickup Covers: Aged White
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- Switch Tip: Aged White
- Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
- String Trees: Dual Butterfly Wing
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel-Plated Steel, .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042
- Tremolo Arm: Pop-In Tremolo Arm (Included, Not Installed)
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt Adjustment
- Strap Buttons: 2, Standard
- Output Jack: Front-Mounted 1/4" Barrel
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Stratocaster
- Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Stratocaster
- Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Stratocaster
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 for Neck/Middle Pickups, Tone 2 for Bridge Pickup; ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers
- Switching: 5-Position Blade - Position 1: Bridge; Position 2: Bridge + Middle; Position 3: Middle; Position 4: Middle + Neck; Position 5: Neck
- Auxiliary Switching: Push-Push Tone Control Adds Neck Pickup
Miscellaneous
- Accessories: Adjustment Tools, Fender Literature
- Case/Gig Bag: Fender Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case
- Serial Number: US26080516
- Manufacture Date: 2026
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Fender American Professional Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Oxblood with Hardshell Case
$1,799.99
Customer reviews
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What players say after the guitar arrives
“This is a beautiful guitar…appreciate the free setup and quick ship! Would purchase from this seller again…THANKS!”
“Thank you too for a wonderful experience and an amazing guitar. I appreciate the quick shipment and great customer service.”
“Very fast shipping, arrived in perfect condition, extremely well set up, no adjustments needed at all! Plays and looks great, exactly as advertised.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you set up every guitar before it ships?
Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.
How accurate are your condition descriptions?
We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.
Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
How do you ship instruments?
Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.
Are you an authorized dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.
Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?
Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.
How long have you been in business?
Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Do you offer instrument repair?
Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.
What brands do you carry?
Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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