Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS RW Dark Night

Expanded Strat flexibility with modern switching control

The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS is designed for players who need traditional Strat articulation with added bridge power and real-time tonal control. An alder body provides balanced frequency response with clear highs, focused mids and supportive low end, making the instrument adaptable across clean, driven and high-gain contexts. The 25.5" scale length maintains snap and string tension, supporting precise attack and consistent tuning stability.

The Deep C maple neck with rolled rosewood fingerboard edges and a Super-Natural satin finish reduces friction during position shifts and extended sessions. A 9.5" radius and 22 narrow-tall frets allow controlled bending without fretting out, while the sculpted neck heel improves upper-register access. V-Mod II single-coil pickups deliver articulate chime and warmth, and the Double Tap bridge humbucker provides full humbucking output or calibrated single-coil tones via the push-push tone control. A 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain and high-end clarity, while the treble bleed circuit preserves brightness as volume is reduced.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this Stratocaster HSS suits players who need single-coil clarity with instant access to heavier bridge tones, because the Double Tap switching expands versatility without complicating live performance control.

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