{"product_id":"fender-american-performer-stratocaster-hss-black-2021","title":"Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS Black 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second hand electric guitar is in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes original Fender deluxe gig bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS (Black, 2021) is one of the most \u003cem\u003eunderrated\u003c\/em\u003e modern Strats Fender makes — a workhorse built for players who want classic Fender feel with real rock authority from the humbucker.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a Strat that keeps the vintage vibe but adds \u003cstrong\u003emodern playability\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehotter output\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eproper bridge humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e without losing the Fender identity, the American Performer HSS nails it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Build Quality \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern C maple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e ,slim, comfortable, and familiar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin finish\u003c\/strong\u003e ,fast, non-sticky, ideal for long sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9.5\" radius with jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e ,bends feel effortless, vibrato is expressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight alder body\u003c\/strong\u003e ,typically around 7.5–8 lbs, very manageable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jumbo frets are a big part of the Performer feel. 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