Description
The Stratocaster needs no introduction, and the American Professional HH ShawBucker takes the 1954 blueprint and quietly refines it for players who need more grit without losing that signature sparkle. Swapping the usual single-coils for a matched pair of ShawBucker humbuckers, this build gives you punch and sustain alongside the clarity Fender is known for, with each pickup voiced individually for its position on the alder body.
- ShawBucker 2 in the bridge and ShawBucker 1 in the neck, wired to a 5-position blade switch offering full humbucker tones as well as split-coil settings for classic Strat sparkle
- New treble-bleed circuit keeps your tone from going dull as you roll back the volume knob
- Maple neck with a modern “Deep C” profile — a touch beefier than a standard C, blending comfort with speed across the fretboard
- Rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5″ radius and narrow-tall frets, ideal for accurate bends and clean chord work up the neck
- Bone nut, 2-point synchronized tremolo with a pop-in arm that stays put and adjusts for tension
- Aged white control knobs and nickel/chrome hardware finish out the look
Finished in Antique Olive over an alder body with a gloss polyurethane top coat, this Strat pairs vintage-inspired looks with hardware built for modern demands. Fender USA 250L strings (.009–.042) come installed, and the guitar ships in Fender’s Elite Molded hardshell case, complete with body-contoured protection, TSA-approved latches, and a stackable shape for easier storage.
Whether you’re chasing rock crunch, blues warmth, or something in between, the HH ShawBucker configuration gives this Strat a broader tonal palette than the vintage single-coil version — all while keeping the neck feel and playability that made the Stratocaster a legend in the first place.
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