The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Left-Handed in 3-Colour Sunburst is a premium USA-built Strat designed for working players who want familiar Fender character with practical modern refinements.

Its alder body is paired with a maple Deep “C” neck and rosewood fingerboard, while three V-Mod II single-coil pickups provide the clarity, attack and expressive response expected from a professional Stratocaster. A push-push control adds the neck pickup to selected positions for extra switching options beyond the standard five-way layout.

The upgraded two-point tremolo, cold-rolled steel block, rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted neck heel bring the design firmly into modern professional territory without losing the fundamental feel of a traditional Strat.

This Pre-Owned left-handed example is offered in Excellent condition and includes a hardcase.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Fender
Series	American Professional II
Model	Stratocaster Left-Handed
Country of Manufacture	USA
Finish	3-Colour Sunburst
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup Configuration	SSS
Pickups	V-Mod II Stratocaster Single-Coils
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent
Main Appeal	Professional USA left-handed Strat with modern refinements
Best For	Blues, rock, pop, funk, indie, session and studio work

Pre-Owned Condition Report

Excellent Condition

This Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Left-Handed is offered in Excellent condition.

Excellent condition reflects a carefully owned Pre-Owned instrument showing only very light evidence of previous use while remaining particularly well presented and ready for regular stage, studio or home use.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.

What’s Included?

✔ Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Left-Handed
✔ Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This American Professional II Stratocaster has been graded Excellent, making it a strong choice for a left-handed player looking for a clean premium USA Fender without requiring a brand-new instrument.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This Pre-Owned Fender Stratocaster has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.

Our checks include:

• All three pickups tested
• Five-way selector checked
• Push-push auxiliary switching tested
• Master volume checked
• Both tone controls tested
• Output socket checked
• Treble-bleed circuit operation assessed
• Frets inspected
• Rosewood fingerboard checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Tuning machines inspected
• Two-point tremolo operation checked
• Bridge and saddles assessed
• Hardware inspected
• Tuning stability checked
• Overall playability assessed
• Hardcase checked for basic usability

Service / Setup Work

All Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

Our assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup output, tremolo setup, hardware and overall playability.

Please note that setup can shift slightly during delivery because temperature and humidity changes can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.

Why Choose The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Left-Handed?

V-Mod II Stratocaster Pickups

The three V-Mod II single-coils are voiced to retain the familiar Stratocaster clarity and bell-like response while providing a refined, balanced sound across all three pickup positions.

Push-Push Neck Pickup Switching

The auxiliary push-push control adds the neck pickup to selected switch positions, creating additional combinations that are not available on a conventional five-way Stratocaster.

Deep “C” Neck Profile

The American Professional II uses Fender's substantial but comfortable Deep “C” profile, designed to provide more support than a very slim modern neck while remaining versatile across rhythm and lead playing.

Rolled Rosewood Fingerboard Edges

The 9.5" rosewood fingerboard features rolled edges for a smoother, more played-in feel along the sides of the neck, particularly noticeable during chord work and position changes.

Upgraded Two-Point Tremolo

The two-point synchronized tremolo uses bent-steel saddles, a pop-in arm and a cold-rolled steel block, combining smooth tremolo operation with a traditional Fender-style response.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

American Professional II Stratocaster vs American Professional Stratocaster

The first-generation American Professional established the Deep “C” neck and professional-player focus, while the Professional II adds revised V-Mod II pickups, rolled fingerboard edges, a sculpted heel and updated tremolo construction.

American Professional II vs American Ultra Stratocaster

The American Ultra takes a more overtly contemporary approach with additional switching and modern neck shaping. The Professional II is better suited to players who want meaningful modern upgrades while retaining a more traditional Stratocaster feel.

American Professional II vs American Vintage II Stratocaster

The American Vintage II range concentrates more heavily on period-correct specifications, including more vintage-oriented necks, radii and hardware. The Professional II is the stronger choice for players prioritising everyday modern playability.

American Professional II vs Player II Stratocaster Left-Handed

The Player II offers an excellent route into a modern left-handed Fender, while the American Professional II adds USA production, V-Mod II pickups, narrow-tall frets, Deep “C” neck, upgraded tremolo and more extensive professional refinements.

Who Is It For?

Left-Handed Professional Players

Quality left-handed instruments are available in fewer configurations than their right-handed equivalents, making the American Professional II particularly appealing for players who want a premium USA Strat without compromising on specification.

Blues And Blues-Rock Guitarists

The dynamic SSS pickup layout responds particularly well to clean, edge-of-breakup and overdriven amplifier settings.

Funk And Pop Players

The neck, middle and intermediate pickup combinations provide the bright attack and rhythmic definition associated with classic Stratocaster clean sounds.

Rock And Indie Guitarists

The bridge pickup works effectively with overdrive, fuzz and distortion, while the expanded switching gives extra flexibility for contrasting rhythm parts.

Studio And Session Musicians

A Stratocaster remains one of the most useful electric guitars in a recording environment, and the Professional II's additional switching makes it even easier to find a sound that occupies the right space in a mix.

Suitable Genres And Uses

• Blues
• Blues rock
• Classic rock
• Pop
• Funk
• Soul
• Indie
• Alternative
• Country
• Fusion
• Modern worship
• Rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar
• Session work
• Studio recording
• Live performance

What Does The American Professional II Push-Push Switch Do?

A conventional Stratocaster gives five pickup combinations through its blade selector. The American Professional II adds a push-push function on the second tone control that activates the neck pickup, allowing additional sounds that normally require aftermarket wiring.

That is particularly useful when you want more tonal width without changing guitars. The additional neck-plus-bridge-style combination offers a different character from the normal Strat positions while keeping the familiar standard switching immediately accessible.

Looking for advice on choosing the right left-handed Fender Stratocaster, American Professional II guitar or premium Pre-Owned Fender? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster

The Stratocaster first appeared in 1954, introducing Fender's contoured double-cutaway body, three-pickup format and synchronized tremolo to a new generation of electric guitarists.

More than six decades later, Fender introduced the first American Professional Series in late 2016 for the 2017 model year, replacing the American Standard as its principal USA professional-player range.

The American Professional II Series launched in October 2020 as the second generation of that concept. Fender retained the familiar Deep “C” neck while adding rolled fingerboard edges, a sculpted heel, revised V-Mod II pickups and an upgraded tremolo system.

Left-handed versions followed in early 2021, giving southpaw players access to the same flagship Professional II specification rather than a simplified alternative. The result is a left-handed Stratocaster that stays recognisably traditional while incorporating features developed specifically for modern working musicians.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Fender
Series	American Professional II
Model	Stratocaster Left-Handed
Country of Manufacture	USA
Orientation	Left-Handed
Finish	3-Colour Sunburst
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Gloss Urethane
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Construction	4-Bolt
Neck Profile	Deep “C”
Neck Finish	Super-Natural Satin Urethane Back with Gloss Headstock Face
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	9.5"
Scale Length	25.5"
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Narrow Tall
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.685" / 42.8mm
Position Inlays	White Dots
Pickup Configuration	SSS
Neck Pickup	Fender V-Mod II Stratocaster Single-Coil
Middle Pickup	Fender V-Mod II Stratocaster Single-Coil
Bridge Pickup	Fender V-Mod II Stratocaster Single-Coil
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
Pickup Selector	5-Way Blade
Additional Switching	Push-Push Tone Control Adds Neck Pickup
Additional Circuit	Treble Bleed
Bridge	2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles	Bent Steel
Tremolo Block	Cold-Rolled Steel
Tremolo Arm	Pop-In
Tuning Machines	Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
Pickguard	4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Hardware Finish	Nickel / Chrome
Factory String Gauge	.009–.042
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent

Specification Note

No serial number or production year has been supplied for this individual guitar, so no exact manufacturing date has been added.

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required for the guitar's passive electronics or push-push switching.

Connect it to a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying Pre-Owned can be an excellent way to access a premium USA Fender while making your budget go further.

Left-handed professional instruments can also be harder to find in the Pre-Owned market, making a clean American Professional II particularly useful for players who want a high-specification Strat without compromising on orientation or features.

At Fair Deal Music, our Pre-Owned guitars are individually checked and assessed before sale, helping customers buy premium instruments with greater confidence.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Left-Handed in 3-Colour Sunburst is an excellent professional all-rounder.

It keeps the classic SSS Stratocaster character intact while adding genuinely useful refinements including rolled fingerboard edges, the Deep “C” neck, additional neck-pickup switching and the upgraded two-point tremolo.

Best suited for: Left-handed gigging, session and recording players who want a premium USA Strat capable of covering a wide range of styles.

Customers usually upgrade from: Squier, Fender Player and other mid-range left-handed Strat-style guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, amp modellers, compressor, overdrive, fuzz, delay and reverb.

Our tip: Explore the push-push neck-pickup function rather than leaving the guitar permanently in its standard five-way modes; the extra combinations can be especially useful for rhythm and studio work.

Showroom feedback: The Professional II strikes a very good balance between traditional Strat feel and modern usability without becoming overly complicated.

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.

From our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps players find the right equipment whether they're purchasing their first serious instrument, upgrading an existing setup or searching for something special within the Pre-Owned market.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians
• Carefully checked new, used, Pre-Owned and ex-display equipment
• Competitive prices on leading music brands
• Secure UK-wide delivery
• Friendly support before and after your purchase
• A trusted independent UK music retailer with decades of experience

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Thinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.

We'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.

Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the left-handed American Professional II have the same core specification as the right-handed model?

Yes. Fender gives the left-handed model the same V-Mod II pickups, Deep “C” neck, 9.5" radius, narrow-tall frets and upgraded two-point tremolo specification.

What does the push-push tone control do?

It adds the neck pickup to selected switch positions, creating additional combinations beyond the standard five Stratocaster settings.

What does the Deep “C” neck feel like?

It is fuller than Fender's slimmer Modern “C” profile but remains designed for contemporary playing, providing plenty of support without feeling excessively large.

Is a 9.5" radius suitable for bending?

Yes. It is flatter than Fender's traditional 7.25" vintage radius and provides a comfortable compromise between chord playing and clean string bending.

Are the V-Mod II pickups active?

No. The three pickups and switching system are passive, so no onboard battery is required.

Can this Stratocaster handle overdrive and distortion?

Yes. The V-Mod II pickups retain definition with overdrive, fuzz and distortion, although they remain traditional single-coil pickups rather than high-output humbuckers.

Can I use it with modern amp modellers?

Yes. Its passive output works with traditional amplifiers, pedalboards, profiling systems and modern digital modelling rigs.

Can I request a closer look before purchasing?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo option is useful if you'd like to see and hear this individual Pre-Owned left-handed American Professional II Stratocaster in greater detail before purchasing.