{"product_id":"fender-american-pro-classic-strat-firemist-gold-ex-display","title":"Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard, Faded Firemist Gold, Ex-Display","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender American Professional Classic Stratocaster in Faded Firemist Gold – Ex-Display\u003c\/strong\u003e combines unmistakable Stratocaster character with a carefully judged mix of vintage-inspired styling and contemporary playing comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts alder body is paired with a maple \u003cstrong\u003eModern “C” neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets, creating a familiar, versatile platform for everything from clean rhythm work to expressive lead playing. Three \u003cstrong\u003eCoastline™ '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster® pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e provide vintage-inspired Fender sparkle with additional warmth and punch, while the RWRP middle pickup gives the familiar five-way Strat layout plenty of usable tonal variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFaded Firemist Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, mint-green pickguard and aged-white plastics give this model a deliberately broken-in visual character without using a physically reliced finish. Add a traditional six-screw synchronized tremolo, staggered ClassicGear tuners and the Greasebucket tone circuit, and you have a Strat that bridges classic Fender personality and professional everyday usability exceptionally well.\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®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0114942384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaded Firemist Gold\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\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x Coastline™ '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster®\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\u003eVintage-inspired Fender tone with modern playing comfort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, rock, funk, indie, pop, country, soul and studio work\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 listing, so none have been assumed or added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar will be checked by our Fair Deal Music team before leaving the shop to ensure the important functional and playing areas are operating correctly.\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®, Maple Fingerboard, Faded Firemist Gold\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✘ Hard 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 cosmetic blemishes or functional issues have been supplied for the listing. We have therefore deliberately avoided adding speculative wear or condition claims.\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\u003eAll three pickups\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\u003eVolume and tone controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreasebucket tone circuit operation\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\u003eTuning machines\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\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 Stratocaster 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 transport due to changes in \u003cstrong\u003etemperature and humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor adjustment after delivery 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 Stratocaster?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoastline '57 Stratocaster Pickups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three \u003cstrong\u003eCoastline '57 single-coils\u003c\/strong\u003e take inspiration from Fender's Pure Vintage designs but are slightly overwound for additional warmth, chime and punch. They retain the clarity players expect from a traditional Strat while giving the guitar enough presence for contemporary stage and studio work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern “C” Neck With 9.5-Inch Radius\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than adopting a strict 1950s neck specification, Fender uses its familiar Modern “C” shape with a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and medium-jumbo frets. This makes bending, vibrato, chord work and faster lead playing immediately accessible to musicians accustomed to modern Fender guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreasebucket Bridge Tone Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second tone control uses Fender's \u003cstrong\u003eGreasebucket™ circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e for the bridge pickup. Rolling the treble back avoids introducing excessive bass, making warmer bridge-pickup settings more useful while retaining definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Six-Screw Strat Tremolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Classic uses a \u003cstrong\u003esix-screw vintage-style synchronized tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining the mechanical feel and appearance associated with classic Stratocasters rather than moving to a contemporary two-point bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFaded Firemist Gold Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender developed the faded finishes in this series to evoke the visual character of older instruments without artificially adding physical wear. Faded Firemist Gold works particularly well with the maple fingerboard, mint-green pickguard and aged-white plastics for a distinctive vintage-inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Classic Stratocaster vs Player II Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e shares several familiar playing specifications, including a Modern “C” neck, 9.5-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets, making both guitars easy to approach for contemporary Fender players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Classic moves into a more premium vintage-modern direction with Coastline '57 pickups, Greasebucket bridge tone control, faded finish treatment, staggered ClassicGear tuners and a traditional six-screw tremolo. The Player II instead uses Player Series Alnico V pickups and a modern two-point tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Player II for a straightforward contemporary Strat. Choose the American Professional Classic when upgraded pickup character, vintage-style hardware and American Professional-series refinement are more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Classic vs American Professional II Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Professional II Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the more modern professional route. It uses a fuller Deep “C” neck, 22 narrow-tall frets, V-Mod II pickups, additional neck-pickup switching and an upgraded two-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Classic is deliberately simpler and more traditional. Its Modern “C” neck, medium-jumbo frets, Coastline '57 pickups and six-screw tremolo make it better suited to the player who wants classic Strat DNA without moving into a strict vintage recreation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Classic vs American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is for players seeking a considerably more period-focused experience, with a 1957-style “V” neck, 7.25-inch radius, Pure Vintage '57 pickups, nitrocellulose lacquer and vintage-focused hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Classic is more forgiving for modern playing. Its 9.5-inch radius, Modern “C” neck and medium-jumbo frets are immediately familiar, while the pickups and hardware retain enough vintage influence to give it genuine old-school Fender character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is The Fender American Professional Classic 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 wanting an American Fender with vintage-inspired character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists who prefer a Modern “C” neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who want classic Strat sounds without a 7.25-inch vintage radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues and classic rock guitarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunk and soul rhythm players\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\u003eCountry and roots guitarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop and covers-band players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording and session musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers upgrading from Player or Player II models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists who find American Vintage models too traditionally specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers looking for 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 the \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II, American Professional Classic, American Professional II or American Vintage II Stratocaster?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our experienced team of musicians can help you compare necks, pickups, tremolo systems and playing feel by phone, online or in our Birmingham showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Genres And Playing Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coastline '57 neck pickup delivers the rounded response and clarity that makes the Stratocaster such a natural blues instrument. Its dynamic single-coil character also responds particularly well to edge-of-breakup valve-style tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly stronger Coastline pickup voicing provides plenty of definition through overdrive while retaining the note separation associated with a traditional Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunk \u0026amp; Soul\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositions two and four deliver the glassy combined-pickup sounds that work exceptionally well for clean chord work, rhythmic muting and more percussive playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndie \u0026amp; Alternative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear single coils make an excellent foundation for chorus, phaser, fuzz, delay, reverb and other effects. The five-way pickup selector also makes it easy to change the way an effects chain responds without changing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry \u0026amp; Roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge pickup provides plenty of attack for cleaner picking styles, while the bridge\/middle combination introduces a smoother alternative when a slightly less direct sound is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio \u0026amp; Session Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional SSS layout remains one of the Stratocaster's greatest strengths in the studio. Five pickup settings provide meaningful tonal contrast for layered arrangements, clean passages and overdriven parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoastline '57 Pickups: Vintage Strat Tone With A Little More Punch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCoastline '57 Stratocaster pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e are based on Fender's Pure Vintage pickup designs but are deliberately wound for a little more warmth and output. The aim is not to transform the Strat into a high-output instrument, but to give classic-style single-coil sounds additional authority for modern stages, pedalboards and recording setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe middle pickup is \u003cstrong\u003ereverse wound and reverse polarity\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping reduce noise in the bridge\/middle and middle\/neck combined positions. That makes the familiar Stratocaster positions two and four especially useful for clean rhythm work and effects-heavy rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender introduced the Stratocaster in \u003cstrong\u003e1954\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its combination of three pickups, a contoured body and synchronized tremolo helped establish a template that remains central to electric guitar design today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Professional Classic series\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced in 2025, approaches that heritage from a different direction to Fender's strict vintage-reissue ranges. Instead of recreating one particular historical year, it combines recognisably vintage-inspired sounds, hardware and finishes with neck specifications designed for contemporary players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coastline '57 pickups reference an important period in Stratocaster history, while the 9.5-inch radius, medium-jumbo frets and Modern “C” neck keep the guitar practical for musicians who do not necessarily want the compromises of an entirely period-correct design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFaded Firemist Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e finish follows the same philosophy. It is designed to suggest the softened appearance of an older Fender colour while remaining a new modern finish rather than a physically distressed relic treatment.\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®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0114942384\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 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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 particular guitar has been used for display purposes rather than supplied as a completely untouched sealed-box example. 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