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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster RW Dark Night
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster RW Dark Night
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster RW Dark Night

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster RW Dark Night

  • Electric Guitar
Three V-Mod II single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Deep "C"-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
Upgraded 2-Point Tremolo with Cold-Rolled Steel Block
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Fender Player Plus Stratocaster Dark Night Electric Guitar
Series: Player Plus Series
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Orientation: Right-Handed
Finish: Dark Night Gloss

Overview

The Fender Player Plus Stratocaster Dark Night blends classic Fender Stratocaster character with modern high-performance upgrades designed for today’s demanding players. Part of Fender’s premium Player Plus Series, this Mexican-made electric guitar delivers enhanced playability, noiseless performance, and versatile tonal flexibility while retaining the unmistakable feel and sound that made the Stratocaster one of the most iconic electric guitars ever created. 

Built with a contoured alder body, the Player Plus Stratocaster produces balanced resonance, articulate highs, and classic Fender snap suited to virtually any genre. The Dark Night gloss finish gives the guitar a sophisticated modern aesthetic while preserving the timeless Stratocaster silhouette and ergonomic comfort players expect from Fender instruments.

The satin-finished Modern “C” maple neck features rolled fingerboard edges and a flatter 12" fingerboard radius for an exceptionally smooth playing experience. Combined with 22 medium jumbo frets, the neck design allows effortless bends, fluid lead playing, and low-action setup capability ideal for modern performance styles.

Equipped with a trio of Player Plus Noiseless Stratocaster pickups, the guitar delivers classic Strat sparkle and articulation while dramatically reducing unwanted hum. Fender’s push-pull switching system adds the neck pickup into positions 1 and 2 for expanded tonal versatility, making the guitar equally suited to blues, rock, funk, indie, pop, and session work. Locking tuners and a 2-point tremolo bridge further enhance tuning stability and stage reliability.

Key Features

Playability and Comfort

Modern “C” neck profile for smooth contemporary feel
12" fingerboard radius for fluid bends and fast playability
Rolled fingerboard edges for enhanced comfort
Contoured Stratocaster body for ergonomic performance
22 medium jumbo frets for modern lead techniques

Tonewoods and Construction

Body: Alder for balanced Fender resonance and clarity
Neck: Maple with satin urethane finish
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bolt-on neck construction for classic Strat attack
Premium Player Plus Series build quality

Electronics

Three Player Plus Noiseless Stratocaster pickups
Classic Strat tones with reduced hum and noise
Push-pull tone control adds neck pickup to positions 1 and 2
5-way selector switch for expanded tonal versatility
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2

Hardware and Setup

2-point synchronized tremolo with block saddles
Deluxe locking tuners for enhanced tuning stability
Synthetic bone nut for improved sustain and tuning consistency
Nickel/chrome hardware appointments
Includes deluxe Fender gig bag

Design Details

Dark Night gloss finish with premium modern styling
Classic Stratocaster double-cutaway silhouette
Aged white pickup covers and controls
Contemporary Player Plus appointments with vintage Fender DNA

Specifications

Category Detail
Strings 6
Body Material Alder
Body Shape Stratocaster
Neck Material Maple
Neck Profile Modern “C”
Fingerboard Rosewood
Radius 12" (305 mm)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm)
Nut Width 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Pickup Configuration SSS
Pickups Player Plus Noiseless Stratocaster
Controls Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
Switching 5-Way Blade with Push-Pull Function
Bridge 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
Tuners Deluxe Locking Tuners
Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
Finish Dark Night Gloss
Orientation Right-Handed
Included Accessories Deluxe Gig Bag

Why Choose This Guitar?

The Fender Player Plus Stratocaster Dark Night is ideal for players who want:

Classic Stratocaster tone with modern noiseless performance
Fast comfortable playability for contemporary techniques
Expanded tonal flexibility for studio and live performance
Premium Fender hardware including locking tuners and 2-point tremolo
A modern professional-grade Strat with sleek Dark Night styling

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