Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster - Faded Dakota Red
Round Hill Music Co
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Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster - Faded Dakota Red
There’s something special about a Strat that feels instantly familiar the moment you pick it up, and this American Professional Classic in Faded Dakota Red has that quality in spades. The alder body and Coastline ’57 pickups give it that open, chiming voice players chase, but there’s a depth and warmth underneath that makes it just as comfortable leaning into bluesy bends as it is sitting clean in a mix. It’s lively without being sharp, smooth without feeling polite—one of those guitars that seems to meet you exactly where you are.
The Modern “C” neck and 9.5" radius keep everything relaxed and inviting, and the medium jumbo frets make vibrato and phrasing feel effortless. Vintage‑style hardware and the Greasebucket tone system round out a guitar that balances classic character with modern reliability. It’s the kind of Strat that settles in quickly, feels right away like it belongs in your hands, and keeps surprising you every time you plug it in.
Weight: 5.3 lbs
Guitar Specs
Model Name: American Professional Classic Stratocaster
Series: American Professional Classic
Color: Faded Dakota Red
Orientation: Right‑Hand
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Body Style: Solid Body
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Modern “C”
Neck Construction: 4‑Bolt
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: White Dot
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series
Bridge Pickup: Coastline™ ’57 Single‑Coil Stratocaster
Middle Pickup: Coastline™ ’57 Single‑Coil Stratocaster RWRP
Neck Pickup: Coastline™ ’57 Single‑Coil Stratocaster
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume; Tone 1 (Neck & Middle); Tone 2 (Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit for Bridge)
Switching: 5‑Position Blade (1. Bridge; 2. Bridge+Middle; 3. Middle; 4. Middle+Neck; 5. Neck)
Bridge: 6‑Saddle Vintage‑Style Synchronized Tremolo
Bridge Mounting: 6‑Screw Vintage‑Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Pickguard: 3‑Ply Mint Green
Pickup Covers: Aged White
Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear™ Staggered
String Trees: Dual‑Wing
Strap Buttons: Vintage‑Style
Switch Tip: Aged White
Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042), PN 0730250403
Case/Gig Bag Included: Deluxe Gig Bag
Weight: 5.3 lbs
