The American Professional Stratocaster HSS features the Fender's popular Deep C-Shaped neck with smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a Super-Natural satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod III Stratocaster Pickups are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth, while the new V-Mod III Humbucker Pickup delivers punchy humbucking tones. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle, while ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance. Engineered for the working player, the new ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles deliver effortless intonation and action adjustments with recessed screws that stay out of your way, no matter how hard you play.V-Mod III PickupsV-Mod III Stratocaster pickups are voiced specifically for each position, creating a perfectly balanced tone with the vintage warmth and crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend. The V-Mod III humbucking bridge pickup delivers thick, powerful tones with full-frequency response that cuts through any mix.Sculpted Neck HeelThe rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.2-Point Tremolo with ClassicGear Radial Bent-Steel SaddlesThis Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge with ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles for superior tuning stability, tremolo action and ease of adjustment, with an upgraded cold-rolled steel block that increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. The ClassicGear saddles deliver effortless intonation and action adjustments with recessed screws that stay out of your way no matter how hard you play.Deep C-Shaped Neck Profile with Rolled Fingerboard EdgesDelivering both comfort and speed, the American Professional Deep C-Shaped neck profile is slim at the nut and fills out gradually as it approaches the neck joint to create a natural feel that's perfect for chording and single note playing alike. The hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish provide a supremely comfortable feel.Special ElectronicsA performance-friendly push-push switch on the second tone control taps the V-Mod III humbucking bridge pickup to single mode, unlocking crisp, clear single tones without any volume loss, making it easy to adjust your sound mid-performance.ClassicGear Precision PotentiometersClassicGear Precision Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.