Fender American Performer Strat HSS Satin Surf Green

Made in America
Alder body
Modern 'C' neck profile
New Yosemite pickups and DoubleTap humbucker
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, plus each American Performer comes with a padded gigbag. 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 anything you can throw at it - you won't be disappointed!

Ah yes, a Strat: one single coil, two single coil, three sin...... a humbucker!? Your eyes don't deceive you. This is possibly the ultimate in tonal versatility. Single coil bridge pickups can sometimes get a little too bright for some players so this model gives you the warm, cutting power of a humbucker yet still retains the neck and middle single coils for those sweet percussive sounds we all love in a Strat. The performer series is already geared for the gigging musicians who needs something for every eventaulity and the HSS model takes this even further for an even wider field of tonal variety."

Alex Buckley, Guitar Expert

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

The American Performer Stratocaster HSS includes the Yosemite™ single-coil pickups—designed for rich, expressive tones—and a DoubleTap humbucking bridge pickup. This unique, patent-applied-for design combines humbucking and single-coil voices, while eliminating volume loss in single-coil mode. The single coils feature flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and shellac potting that lets the single-coils breathe while controlling feedback. Combined, Yosemite and DoubleTap pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation. The American Performer Stratocaster HSS also features Greasebucket™ tone circuitry, along with a push-pull tone control to activate the DoubleTap humbucking pickup. 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.

Features

- Alder body

- Two Yosemite single-coil Stratocaster pickups; DoubleTap humbucking bridge pickup

- Push/Pull Pot for Coil Split on Bridge Pickup

- “Modern C”-shaped neck with 9.5”-radius fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets

- ClassicGear™ tuning machines; silver ‘70s logo

New Yosemite Pickups


Handcrafted in Corona, California, Yosemite 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 controls the unique DoubleTap humbucking pickup, unlocking single-coil tones without any volume loss, making it easy to adjust your sound mid-performance.

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

Body Material: Alder

Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

Neck Shape: Modern "C"

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)

Number of Frets: 22

Fret Size: Jumbo

Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)

Position Inlays: Black Dot

Truss Rod: Standard

Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series

Bridge Pickup: DoubleTap™ Humbucking

Middle Pickup: Yosemite™ Single-Coil Stratocaster

Neck Pickup: Yosemite™ Single-Coil Stratocaster

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

Switching: 5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup

Configuration: HSS

Special Electronics: Push-Pull Pot On Tone 2 for Coil-Split

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Machines: American Performer

Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green

Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic

Switch Tip: Aged White

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag

Specification

Series: American Performer

Body Material: Alder

Body Finish: Gloss, Gloss Polyurethane, Satin Polyurethane (357)

Neck: Maple, Modern “C”

Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane

Fingerboard: Maple or Rosewood, 9.5” (241 mm)

Frets: 22, Jumbo

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

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

Tuning Machines: American Performer

Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black (306), 3-Ply Mint Green (300, 345, 357)

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

Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2.Middle Pickup and Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 3. Mid-dle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup

Special Electronics: Push-Pull Pot On Tone 2 for Coil-Split

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