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Fender - American Professional Classic - Stratocaster - Faded Lake Placid Blue
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Electric Guitar
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Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster® – Faded Lake Placid Blue
A masterful fusion of vintage Fender character and contemporary performance — the American Professional Classic Stratocaster® in Faded Lake Placid Blue is built for discerning players who want classic tone with modern reliability.
Vintage Voice with Modern Refinements
Pickups: Coastline™ ’57 Stratocaster® Single-Coils (Neck, Middle & Bridge)
The trio of Coastline ’57 pickups delivers shimmering clarity, punchy mids, and that touch of vintage sparkle — ideal for clean, break-up or driven tones alike.
Electronics: Greasebucket™ Tone System
The Greasebucket tone circuit enables rolling off the high end without introducing unwanted bass, preserving clarity and articulation at all tone settings.
Neck, Feel & Playability
Neck Profile: Modern “C”
Designed for comfortable playability across the fretboard, the Modern “C” shape balances accessibility and control.
Fingerboard: 9.5" Radius with Medium Jumbo Frets
This configuration supports smooth bending and consistent fret contact — a blend of vintage and modern ergonomics.
Truss Rod: Dual-Adjust / Standard
Allows adjustment at both ends for precise neck relief and setup flexibility.
Hardware & Construction
Body: Alder
A classic Fender tonewood, Alder offers a balanced tonal response — clear highs, focused mids, and a solid low end.
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Provides dependable vibrato action with good intonation and vintage feel.
Tuners: Fender ClassicGear™ (Staggered)
Classic styling paired with reliable tuning performance.
Finish: Faded Lake Placid Blue
A signature Fender hue with a subtle faded, vintage patina — part of the American Professional Classic aesthetic.
Included Accessories
Each instrument ships with a Fender deluxe gigbag, offering protection and portability.
Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | American Professional Classic Stratocaster® |
| Finish | Faded Lake Placid Blue |
| Body | Alder |
| Neck | Maple, Modern “C” Profile |
| Fingerboard | Maple (or optional Rosewood depending on variant) |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Frets | 22 Medium Jumbo |
| Pickups | Coastline ’57 Single-Coils (neck, middle, bridge) |
| Electronics | Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck & Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge, Greasebucket™) |
| Switching | 5-Position Blade |
| Bridge | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo |
| Tuners | Fender ClassicGear™ Staggered |
| Nut | Synthetic Bone, width 1.685" (42.8 mm) |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel / Chrome |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply (e.g. Tortoise / Black depending on variant) |
| Control Knobs | Aged White / Vintage-style |
| Strings | Fender USA 250L (.009–.042) |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Case | Deluxe Gigbag |
| Origin | Corona, California, USA |
UK Shipping
UK postage is free on most items, excluding pianos, digital pianos and double basses which we will quote on an individual basis.
We send smaller items via Royal Mail and larger items via a carrier. We will e-mail you when your order has been shipped. Orders usually take 2-3 working days.
ROI Shipping
Delivery to Ireland is free on items over £179, excluding pianos, digital pianos and double basses which we will quote on an individual basis. For delivery of items under £179, the cost is £10.
International Shipping
We are happy to give a quote for international shipping. Email info@matchettsmusic.com or phone us on +44 (0) 28 9032 6695 for a price.
Piano Shipping
Due to the size and weight of pianos and digital pianos, we have to quote for delivery on an individual basis, Email us at info@matchettsmusic.com or phone us on 028 9032 6695 for a quote.
Returns Policy
You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
Your item must be in the original packaging, and have the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please note that gift vouchers are not eligible for refunds.
Refunds
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received it, inspected it and processed the returned item.
If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment). You will receive the credit within a certain amount of days, depending on your card issuer’s policies.
Return Shipping
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item.
Queries
For any delivery questions or queries, send us an email at info@matchettsmusic.com, or call us on 028 9032 6695.
