Fender American Performer Strat Arctic White RW

Made in America
Alder body
Modern 'C' neck profile
New Yosemite pickups
Greasebucket tone circuit
Push/pull tone pot
Includes deluxe gigbag

What Reidys say...

"The new Performer Series gives you American made Fender quality at a great price point. One thing I absolutely love about these are the new finish options, such as the satin surf green and satin sonic blue: they bring a modern take to the classic Fender custom colours of the 50s and 60s. As expected, the build quality of this series is stunning; they feel solid and reliable - perfect for a gigging musician. Add to this the silky smooth satin necks, sturdy hardware and Yosemite pickups and you have a blend of the finest ingredients for an instrument that is versatile enough for any style of player - you won't be disappointed!

It's a Strat. Well... Yes. There's more to this story though. The performer series Strat is the one you go for if you're looking for a modern take on the classic design. It's something that will handle anything you throw at it (musically that is - unless you have a particularly rowdy crowd.) The new Yosemite pickups are clear and articulate, add to this the new intuitive pickup selection options and you have a guitar that is ideal for anybody looking to cover loads of sonic territory for a range of genres. The super smooth satin finished neck is a dream to play - no heavily applied, sticky lacquer here - and the body, as expected, is comfortable and unintrusive. This really is the perfect go-to guitar for a gigging musician: well made, reliable, versatile and an absolute steal price for an American made Fender!"

Alex Buckley, Guitar Expert

Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Stratocaster delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender—with new enhancements that make it even more inspiring to play.

The American Performer Stratocaster includes the Yosemite™ single-coil pickups, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac coating that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation. The American Performer Stratocaster also features Greasebucket™ tone circuitry and a push-pull tone control which adds the neck pickup in any switch position, unlocking new, musically useful tones. The “Modern C”-shaped neck sports a 9.5”-radius fingerboard that’s comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending.

New Yosemite Pickups


Handcrafted in Corona, California, Yosemite single-coil pickups are specifically voiced for each instrument and position to create sonically versatile and musically useful sounds.

New ClassicGear Tuning Machines


Combining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, the ClassicGear tuning machines have smooth action and make it easier to fine-tune your instrument.

Jumbo Frets


Jumbo frets make it easier to achieve wide, expressive bends that add your personal touch to your music.

Push-Pull Potentiometer


The push-pull pot activates the neck pickup, letting you access neck/bridge and “all on” combinations with a simple finger flick.

Satin-Finished Neck


Featuring a “Modern C”-shaped profile that works well with almost any playing style, the neck also hosts a satin finish on the back, giving it a smooth, fast playing feel.

Greasebucket Tone System


This uniquely Fender tone system lets you cut treble without losing gain or “muddying” your sound, preserving your carefully shaped tone.

Specification

Series: American Performer

Body Material: Alder

Body Finish: Gloss, Satin Polyurethane (302)

Neck: Maple, Modern “C”

Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane

Fingerboard: Maple or Rosewood

Frets: 22, Jumbo

Position Inlays: Black Dots (Maple), White Dots (Rosewood)

Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.685” (42.8 mm)

Tuning Machines: ClassicGear™

Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black (380, 384), 3-Ply Mint Green (302, 342)

Pickups: Yosemite™ Single-Coil Stratocaster (Bridge/Middle/Neck)

Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup (Push/Pull Switch upon Tone 2 adds Neck Pickup in Parallel), Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup (Push/Pull Switch up on Tone 2 adds Neck Pickup in Parallel), Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck & Middle Pickup), Tone 2. Grease-bucket™ Tone Circuit (Bridge Pickup)

Control Knobs: Aged White

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Strings: Fender® USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)

Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag