The 2019 Fender American Professional Stratocaster in Sienna Sunburst is the first-generation American Professional model that succeeded the long-running American Standard, combining classic Stratocaster versatility with subtle updates aimed squarely at working musicians.

The Sienna Sunburst version features an ash body, Modern Deep “C” maple neck, 22 narrow-tall frets, three position-specific V-Mod single-coil pickups, treble-bleed volume circuit and a 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, showing some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional. Serial number US19022273. A hardcase is included.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Fender
Model	American Professional Stratocaster
Year	2019
Finish	Sienna Sunburst
Body	Ash
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Serial Number	US19022273
Country of Manufacture	USA
Included	Hardcase
Main Appeal	Professional USA Strat with V-Mod pickups and modern playability
Best For	Blues, rock, funk, pop, indie, country, studio and live performance

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Fender American Professional Stratocaster is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and suitable for regular rehearsal, recording and live use.

What's Included?

✔ Fender American Professional Stratocaster Sienna Sunburst
✔ Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

• Very Good overall condition
• Cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership
• Hardcase included
• Serial number: US19022273

No specific faults, repairs or modifications are recorded.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Fender Stratocaster has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• All three V-Mod pickups tested
• 5-way pickup selector checked
• Master volume tested
• Tone controls checked
• Treble-bleed operation assessed
• Output jack tested
• Neck condition inspected
• Frets checked
• Tuning machines assessed
• 2-point tremolo checked
• Saddles and bridge hardware inspected
• General electronics tested
• General playability assessed
• Hardcase checked for basic usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for setup and general playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Tremolo setup
• Bridge condition
• Hardware
• General playability

Minor setup movement can naturally occur during transportation due to changes in temperature and humidity.

What Makes The Fender American Professional Stratocaster Special?

The original American Professional Stratocaster modernised the American Standard formula without fundamentally changing what players expect from a Strat. Fender introduced the Deep “C” neck profile, narrow-tall frets and V-Mod pickups while retaining the familiar 25.5" scale, three-single-coil layout and straightforward five-way switching.

The Sienna Sunburst version is particularly attractive because it uses an ash body, allowing the grain to remain visible beneath the transparent burst finish. Combined with its USA construction and professional hardware, it offers a specification that is now distinct from the later American Professional II generation.

Key Features & Benefits

V-Mod Single-Coil Pickups

The three V-Mod Stratocaster pickups were individually voiced for their respective neck, middle and bridge positions, helping provide balanced output while retaining the clarity, chime and dynamic response expected from a traditional Strat.

Modern Deep “C” Neck

The Modern Deep “C” profile offers more shoulder and substance than Fender's earlier Modern C while remaining comfortable enough for both chord work and lead playing.

22 Narrow-Tall Frets

Narrow-tall fretwire provides additional height for cleaner bending and vibrato while retaining a relatively narrow contact surface.

Treble-Bleed Circuit

The master volume incorporates a treble-bleed circuit that helps preserve high-frequency clarity when the guitar's volume is reduced, particularly useful when cleaning up an overdriven amplifier directly from the guitar.

2-Point Tremolo

The two-point synchronized tremolo uses bent-steel saddles and a pop-in arm, combining straightforward adjustment with smooth vibrato operation.

Ash Body

Sienna Sunburst American Professional Stratocasters use an ash body, giving this finish a distinctive visible grain and separating it from the alder-bodied versions offered in many other colours.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

American Professional vs American Professional II Stratocaster

The later Professional II introduced V-Mod II pickups, rolled fingerboard edges, a sculpted heel, revised neck finish and an upgraded tremolo block. The first-generation Professional has its own character through the original V-Mod pickups and simpler body/neck specification.

American Professional vs American Standard Stratocaster

The American Professional replaced the American Standard and introduced several important changes, most notably the Deep “C” neck, narrow-tall frets, V-Mod pickups and revised treble-bleed electronics.

American Professional vs American Ultra Stratocaster

The Ultra is more overtly modern, adding Noiseless pickups, compound-radius fingerboards, locking tuners and enhanced body contouring. The Professional retains a more traditional Stratocaster feel while introducing selective modern improvements.

Who Is It For?

Professional and gigging players – Designed as Fender's mainstream USA professional instrument with versatile electronics and dependable hardware.

Blues guitarists – The neck pickup and responsive volume control work particularly well for expressive clean and lightly driven tones.

Rock and indie musicians – The bridge and intermediate pickup positions respond naturally to overdrive, fuzz and effects.

Funk and soul players – Positions two and four deliver the clear, percussive rhythm sounds closely associated with an SSS Stratocaster.

Studio guitarists – Five clearly useful pickup settings and excellent volume-control response make it easy to find sounds that sit within a mix.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Blues
• Blues rock
• Classic rock
• Rock
• Indie
• Alternative
• Funk
• Soul
• Pop
• Country
• R&B
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Clean rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar
• Pedal-based rigs

Why Choose An American Professional Stratocaster?

The American Professional sits in a particularly useful middle ground between traditional Fender feel and modern playability.

Its 22 narrow-tall frets and Deep “C” neck make bends and lead work comfortable, while the conventional SSS electronics keep the guitar immediately familiar to anyone accustomed to a Strat.

The treble-bleed circuit is also a practical stage feature, allowing the volume control to clean up an amplifier or drive pedal without losing as much top-end clarity.

For players who want a USA Strat without the more extensive modernisation of an Ultra, the original American Professional remains a strong choice.

Story & Context

Fender introduced the American Professional series in late 2016 as the successor to the American Standard range.

The aim was evolutionary rather than revolutionary. Fender retained the familiar Stratocaster design while updating areas that directly affected professional players, including the neck profile, fretwire, pickups and volume circuit.

The series remained Fender's principal USA production range until it was replaced by the American Professional II in 2020.

This 2019 Sienna Sunburst example therefore comes from the closing years of the original American Professional generation.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Fender
Series	American Professional
Model	Stratocaster
Year	2019
Serial Number	US19022273
Country of Manufacture	USA
Finish	Sienna Sunburst
Body Shape	Stratocaster
Body Material	Ash
Body Finish	Gloss Urethane
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Profile	Modern Deep “C”
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane Back with Gloss Headstock Face
Neck Construction	4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241mm
Scale Length	25.5" / 648mm
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Narrow Tall
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.685" / 42.8mm
Pickup Configuration	SSS
Neck Pickup	Fender V-Mod Single-Coil Strat
Middle Pickup	Fender V-Mod Single-Coil Strat
Bridge Pickup	Fender V-Mod Single-Coil Strat
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume with Treble Bleed, Tone 1, Tone 2
Switching	5-Way Blade
Bridge	2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles	Bent Steel
Tremolo Arm	Pop-In
Tuning Machines	Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
Hardware Finish	Nickel / Chrome
Included	Hardcase
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Fingerboard Specification Note

The American Professional Stratocaster in Sienna Sunburst was offered with both maple and rosewood fingerboards.

The fingerboard material of this individual guitar should therefore be identified from the instrument itself rather than assumed from the finish or production year.

Serial Number Note

Fender's modern USA serial format uses the US prefix followed by a two-digit year identifier.

Serial number US19022273 therefore identifies this guitar as a 2019 USA-made Fender.

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The V-Mod single-coil pickups and treble-bleed circuit are passive and connect to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The 2019 Fender American Professional Stratocaster in Sienna Sunburst is an excellent working Strat and a particularly appealing example of Fender's first-generation Professional series.

Its ash body, V-Mod pickups, Deep “C” neck, narrow-tall frets and treble-bleed circuit provide a thoughtful blend of classic Strat tone and practical modern refinements without pushing the instrument too far away from the traditional Fender formula.

Presented in Very Good Condition and supplied with a hardcase, it is an excellent pre-owned choice for players seeking a versatile USA-made Fender for stage, studio or home use.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying pre-owned can provide access to discontinued models and specifications while offering strong value compared with an equivalent premium USA-made instrument purchased new.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed before sale so its condition and included items are clearly represented.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new, used and pre-owned musical equipment.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
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• Expert musician-led advice
• Extensive experience with Fender and premium pre-owned guitars
• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
• Competitive prices on leading music brands
• Secure ordering
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• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Your existing guitar could help towards the cost of this Fender.

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Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your existing gear could be worth towards this Fender American Professional Stratocaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year was this Fender American Professional Stratocaster made?

Serial number US19022273 identifies it as a 2019 USA-made Fender.

Is Sienna Sunburst an ash-bodied version?

Yes. On the first-generation American Professional Stratocaster, Sienna Sunburst was paired with an ash body.

What pickups does it use?

It uses three Fender V-Mod Single-Coil Stratocaster pickups, individually voiced for their neck, middle and bridge positions.

How do V-Mod pickups differ from V-Mod II pickups?

V-Mod pickups belong to the original American Professional generation. The later American Professional II introduced revised V-Mod II pickups with updated voicing.

What is the Modern Deep “C” neck like?

It has more shoulder and depth than Fender's earlier Modern C shape while remaining designed as a comfortable all-round professional neck.

What fingerboard radius does it use?

It uses a 9.5" radius, providing a useful balance between traditional Fender feel and modern bending comfort.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 narrow-tall frets.

What does the treble-bleed circuit do?

It helps preserve high-frequency clarity when the guitar's volume control is reduced, particularly useful when controlling an overdriven amplifier from the guitar.

What type of tremolo does it use?

It has a 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles and pop-in tremolo arm.

Is this the American Professional II?

No. This is the original American Professional series, produced before the Professional II replaced it in 2020.

Does it require a battery?

No. Its pickups and electronics are completely passive.

Does it come with a hardcase?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

Did these guitars originally come with a molded Fender case?

Yes. The American Professional was originally supplied with Fender's Elite Molded Case. The sale includes the hardcase currently accompanying this individual guitar.

Is it suitable for professional live use?

Yes. The American Professional series was specifically designed as Fender's mainstream professional USA range and remains extremely well suited to regular stage and studio work.

Can I request a closer look at this guitar?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the Sienna Sunburst finish and individual cosmetic condition in greater detail.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation.