{"product_id":"fender-american-pro-classic-hss-strat-faded-lake-placid-blue-ex-display","title":"Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, Faded Lake Placid Blue – Ex-Display","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS in Faded Lake Placid Blue – Ex-Display\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the familiar feel and versatility of a Stratocaster with the additional power of a bridge humbucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts alder body is paired with a maple \u003cstrong\u003eModern “C” neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, 9.5-inch radius maple fingerboard and 22 medium-jumbo frets, giving it comfortable contemporary Fender playability without moving too far from the simplicity of a classic Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCoastline™ humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e adds greater body and output at the bridge for driven rhythm and lead sounds, while Coastline™ '57 Stratocaster single coils in the middle and neck retain the clarity, sparkle and expressive response players expect from a traditional Strat. The middle pickup is reverse wound\/reverse polarity, helping make the combined single-coil position particularly useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003eFaded Lake Placid Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e with a mint-green pickguard and aged-white plastics, this Ex-Display example is a strong choice for players looking for an American-made HSS Fender that combines vintage-inspired styling with versatile modern performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Professional Classic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStratocaster® HSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0114952379\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaded Lake Placid Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx-Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern “C”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeluxe Gig Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Strat single-coil sounds with a more powerful bridge humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock, blues, indie, alternative, pop, funk and versatile gigging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEx-Display Condition Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Ex-Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has been used for display purposes rather than supplied as a completely untouched sealed-box example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo specific cosmetic marks, faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this individual guitar, so none have been assumed or added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFaded Lake Placid Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e appearance is part of Fender's original factory finish specification and should not be confused with additional cosmetic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar will be checked by our Fair Deal Music team before leaving the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional reassurance, \u003cstrong\u003eask our team about a video demo of the exact guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender American Professional Classic Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, Faded Lake Placid Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Deluxe Gig Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.050\" saddle-height adjustment wrench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/8\" truss-rod adjustment wrench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✘ Hardshell Case Not Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual guitar is offered as \u003cstrong\u003eEx-Display\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo specific additional cosmetic blemishes or functional issues have been supplied for the listing. We have therefore deliberately avoided adding speculative condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore leaving Fair Deal Music, this Stratocaster will be checked across the areas that matter most to everyday ownership and performance, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoastline humbucker operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck and middle Coastline '57 single-coil operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive-way pickup selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster volume and tone controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreasebucket tone circuit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput socket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTremolo and bridge hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuning machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck and fret condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral structural condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayability and basic setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar will be \u003cstrong\u003echecked and set up as required before dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any guitar, setup can shift slightly during delivery because of changes in \u003cstrong\u003etemperature and humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor adjustment after arrival may occasionally be beneficial depending on climate, string preference and individual playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Fender American Professional Classic HSS Stratocaster?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoastline Humbucker For More Bridge-Pickup Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Strat bridge single-coil is bright and articulate, but some players want more body when moving into overdrive and distortion. The \u003cstrong\u003eCoastline humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this HSS model a fuller, stronger bridge voice that works particularly well for rock rhythm parts, heavier riffs and lead tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoastline '57 Single Coils Retain Classic Strat Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck and middle positions use \u003cstrong\u003eCoastline '57 Stratocaster pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, based around vintage-inspired Fender voicing but slightly overwound for extra warmth and punch. This means the guitar still delivers the cleaner, more open side of the Stratocaster rather than becoming purely a high-output instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern “C” Neck And Medium-Jumbo Frets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender combines a \u003cstrong\u003eModern “C” neck profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, 9.5-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets. It is a familiar specification for contemporary Fender players and provides a comfortable platform for chords, bends, vibrato and lead work without requiring adjustment to a particularly curved vintage fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreasebucket Bridge Tone Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second tone control operates Fender's \u003cstrong\u003eGreasebucket™ circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e for the bridge pickup. This lets you reduce treble while limiting the additional bass build-up that can occur with a conventional passive tone circuit, helping warmer humbucker settings retain definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Six-Screw Tremolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using the two-point tremolo found on many modern Stratocasters, the American Professional Classic features a \u003cstrong\u003esix-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e with traditional six-screw mounting. This reinforces the vintage-modern philosophy behind the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Classic HSS vs Player II HSS Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II HSS Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e shares several familiar playing specifications, including a Modern “C” neck, 9.5-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets. It also combines a bridge humbucker with two Strat single coils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Classic steps into a more premium American-made specification with Coastline pickups, Greasebucket bridge tone circuitry, staggered ClassicGear tuners, faded vintage-inspired finishing and a traditional six-screw tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Player II HSS for an accessible, versatile modern Fender. Choose the American Professional Classic HSS when American construction, Coastline pickup character and its vintage-modern specification are the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Classic HSS vs Player II Modified HSS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Modified HSS Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e places greater emphasis on modern upgrades, including Noiseless neck and middle pickups, bridge humbucker coil splitting, locking tuners, a TUSQ nut and enhanced two-point tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Classic takes a simpler approach. It does not rely on additional switching or locking hardware, instead combining a straightforward HSS layout with Coastline pickups and traditional-style Fender hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Player II Modified for maximum factory-fitted functionality. Choose the American Professional Classic if you prefer a cleaner, more traditional control layout in a premium American Fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Classic HSS vs American Professional II HSS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Professional II Stratocaster HSS\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a fuller Deep “C” neck, narrow-tall frets, V-Mod II pickups and a modern two-point synchronized tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Classic uses a Modern “C” neck, medium-jumbo frets, Coastline pickups and vintage-style six-screw tremolo. Both are professional American Strats, but they have clearly different priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the American Professional II if you prefer its fuller neck and more contemporary hardware. Choose the American Professional Classic for a more direct blend of modern playability and vintage-inspired Strat character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Classic HSS vs American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s HSS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s HSS Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e moves considerably further into Fender's premium performance range with a Modern “D” profile, compound-radius fingerboard, stainless-steel frets, locking tuners and deluxe two-point tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Classic is deliberately less complicated and more traditional. It is better suited to the guitarist who wants professional American construction and HSS flexibility without moving towards the highly modern playing geometry and hardware of the Ultra Luxe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is The Fender American Professional Classic HSS Stratocaster For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Stratocaster is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who love Stratocasters but want a stronger bridge sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock and classic-rock guitarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues players needing both clean and driven tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndie and alternative musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop and covers-band guitarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording and session players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists who prefer a Modern “C” Fender neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who want a traditional six-screw tremolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusicians upgrading from Player or Player II models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who do not need complex coil-splitting electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists looking for an American-made HSS Strat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers seeking additional value from an Ex-Display instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing between a \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II HSS, Player II Modified HSS, American Professional Classic HSS or American Professional II HSS Stratocaster?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our experienced team of musicians can help you compare pickups, neck profiles and tremolo systems by phone, online or in our Birmingham showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Genres And Playing Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock \u0026amp; Classic Rock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coastline humbucker gives the bridge position extra body for overdriven rhythm parts and solos, while the single coils keep cleaner passages recognisably Strat-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coastline '57 neck pickup offers the rounded, expressive response associated with a Strat neck position, while the bridge humbucker provides a useful step up in power when solos need more weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndie \u0026amp; Alternative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HSS layout works particularly well with pedalboards. Neck and middle single coils retain clarity through chorus, delay and reverb, while the bridge humbucker gives fuzz and distortion a more substantial foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunk \u0026amp; Clean Rhythm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe middle and neck\/middle settings provide articulate cleaner sounds for rhythmic playing, allowing the guitar to retain an important part of traditional Strat versatility despite its humbucker bridge pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePop \u0026amp; Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HSS Strat is an excellent choice when one guitar needs to cover a broad repertoire. Cleaner Fender sounds and thicker driven tones are both available without changing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio \u0026amp; Session Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the Coastline humbucker and two '57-style single coils gives recording players several clearly differentiated textures, making the guitar well suited to layered arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHSS vs SSS Stratocaster: Which Pickup Layout Is Right For You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional \u003cstrong\u003eSSS Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e uses three single-coil pickups. Its bridge position is bright, cutting and unmistakably Fender, making it particularly effective for clean playing, blues, funk, indie and classic Strat sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eHSS Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces that bridge single coil with a humbucker. The main advantage is greater body, output and midrange when using distortion or overdrive, while the middle and neck single coils preserve much of the Stratocaster's traditional versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you spend most of your time playing sparkling cleans and want every pickup position to remain unmistakably traditional, SSS may be the stronger choice. If your playing regularly moves between clean Strat sounds and heavier rock tones, \u003cstrong\u003eHSS is one of the most versatile electric-guitar configurations available\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eFender Stratocaster debuted in 1954\u003c\/strong\u003e with three single-coil pickups and a synchronized tremolo, establishing a format that would become one of the most influential electric-guitar designs ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs guitar sounds became heavier, players increasingly adapted Strat-style guitars with humbuckers in the bridge position. The resulting HSS format preserved the ergonomic body shape and clearer neck and middle sounds of a Strat while providing greater power for driven bridge tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Professional Classic HSS\u003c\/strong\u003e approaches that idea through Fender's vintage-modern philosophy. Its Coastline '57 single coils and traditional-style tremolo reference classic Fender design, while the Coastline humbucker, 9.5-inch radius and medium-jumbo frets make it practical for contemporary stage and studio work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaded Lake Placid Blue reinforces that concept visually, giving the guitar the appearance of a classic Fender colour that has softened over time without applying artificial physical relic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Professional Classic Stratocaster® HSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel 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You retain two convincing Coastline '57 Strat single coils, familiar five-way switching and straightforward controls, while the bridge position gains the body needed for bigger rock and driven sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Modern “C” neck and medium-jumbo frets also make it immediately approachable for contemporary Fender players, while the six-screw tremolo and faded finish give it considerably more vintage flavour than its playability might initially suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Players wanting American-made Strat versatility with traditional single-coil neck tones and a more powerful bridge pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender Player, Player II and Player II HSS Stratocasters when looking for an American-built instrument with a more premium vintage-modern specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valve or modelling amplifiers, overdrive, distortion, fuzz, compression, delay, chorus and reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're deciding between this and the SSS American Professional Classic, base the decision primarily on your bridge-pickup needs. If you regularly use medium or higher gain, the Coastline humbucker is likely to make this HSS version the more practical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The appeal is how little compromise the HSS layout requires. The neck and middle positions still deliver the clear Fender sounds players expect, but moving to the bridge gives a significant increase in weight that makes the guitar particularly easy to use across a full live set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Birmingham showroom is backed by a knowledgeable musician-led team who understand guitars, amplifiers, effects and recording equipment and can help you choose the right equipment for your playing style and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure online ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK delivery available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large Birmingham music showroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecades of experience with both new and pre-owned musical equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're choosing your first American Fender, moving from an SSS to an HSS Stratocaster or comparing different professional Fender ranges, our team is here to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply get in touch with our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Ex-Display mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual guitar has been used for display rather than being supplied as a completely untouched sealed-box example. It will be checked by Fair Deal Music before leaving the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the bridge humbucker coil split?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo coil-split function is specified on this model. 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Players who prioritise completely traditional bridge single-coil tone may still prefer SSS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does RWRP mean on the middle pickup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRWRP means reverse wound, reverse polarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The middle pickup is designed this way to help reduce unwanted noise when combined with the neck pickup while retaining the familiar character of two single coils working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Greasebucket bridge tone control do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt allows you to reduce high frequencies from the bridge pickup while limiting the additional bass build-up that can occur with some conventional passive tone circuits. 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