Fender American Professional Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

Quick Product Summary

The Fender American Professional Stratocaster® in 3-Color Sunburst with Rosewood Fingerboard takes the familiar versatility and playing feel of the Stratocaster and develops it around the requirements of today's serious working guitarist.

Three V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat® pickups provide the classic SSS foundation, while a push-push tone control adds the neck pickup for additional combinations beyond the standard five-way selector. The Deep "C" maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, rolled fingerboard edges and 22 Narrow Tall frets create a comfortable modern playing platform without losing the instantly recognisable feel of a Fender Strat.

The upgraded 2-point synchronized tremolo combines ClassicGear™ Radial™ bent-steel saddles with a cold-rolled steel block and pop-in tremolo arm, while staggered Fender tuners, a bone nut and ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers complete a specification aimed firmly at regular live and studio use.

Finished in classic 3-Color Sunburst with a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard and rosewood fingerboard, this model combines traditional Fender styling with a thoroughly modern professional specification.

A Fender Deluxe Molded Case is included.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Fender
Series	American Professional
Model	American Professional Stratocaster®
Model Number	0111110700
Finish	3-Color Sunburst
Body	Alder
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Neck Profile	Deep "C"
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Pickups	Three V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat® pickups
Configuration	SSS
Special Switching	Push-Push Tone Control Adds Neck Pickup
Bridge	2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
Pickguard	4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Country of Origin	USA
Included Case	Deluxe Molded Case
Best For	Gigging, recording, sessions and versatile professional use

What's Included?

✔ Fender American Professional Stratocaster®, 3-Color Sunburst, Rosewood Fingerboard
✔ Fender Deluxe Molded Case
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Why Choose The Fender American Professional Stratocaster?

Three V-Mod III Stratocaster Pickups

The American Professional Stratocaster is equipped with three V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat pickups, giving you the familiar neck, middle and bridge pickup arrangement that has made the Strat one of the most adaptable electric guitars ever developed.

From rounded neck-pickup cleans and distinctive in-between sounds to the sharper attack of the bridge position, the standard five-way selector gives you a broad tonal foundation before pedals or amplifier settings even enter the equation.

Additional Neck Pickup Switching

The push-push tone control adds the neck pickup, expanding the available pickup combinations beyond the conventional five Stratocaster positions.

This is a particularly useful feature for players who love the familiar Strat layout but want additional sounds without adding complicated controls or changing the appearance of the instrument dramatically.

Deep "C" Neck With Rolled Fingerboard Edges

Fender's Deep "C" maple neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard, 9.5" radius and 22 Narrow Tall frets.

Smooth rolled fingerboard edges help give the neck a more comfortable played-in feel, while the “Super-Natural” satin urethane finish on the back reduces the sticky sensation that can sometimes come with heavily glossed necks.

A sculpted neck heel also improves access when playing higher up the fingerboard.

Upgraded 2-Point Tremolo

The 2-point synchronized tremolo uses ClassicGear™ Radial™ bent-steel saddles, a cold-rolled steel block and a pop-in tremolo arm.

It retains the expressive pitch control players expect from a Stratocaster while providing a modern bridge platform designed for accurate action and intonation adjustment.

Classic Fender Appearance

The combination of 3-Color Sunburst, rosewood fingerboard and 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard gives this model a distinctly traditional Fender appearance.

For players who want modern American Professional features without moving away from one of the most recognisable Stratocaster colour combinations, this is a particularly strong option.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

American Professional Stratocaster vs Telecaster

A Telecaster generally offers a simpler two-pickup layout and a more direct bridge design, making it an excellent choice for players who value straightforward operation and a strong, immediate attack.

The American Professional Stratocaster gives you three pickups, five-way switching, additional neck-pickup switching and a tremolo system, making it the more flexible choice when you want a wider variety of sounds and expressive pitch control from one guitar.

American Professional Stratocaster vs Vintage-Style Stratocaster

A vintage-inspired Strat is normally designed around period-correct neck dimensions, fret sizes, radii and hardware.

The American Professional takes a more contemporary approach with its 9.5" radius, Narrow Tall frets, Deep "C" neck, rolled fingerboard edges, sculpted heel and 2-point tremolo.

Choose the American Professional if you want unmistakable Strat character but prefer modern working-player ergonomics rather than strict vintage specifications.

American Professional Stratocaster vs HSS Stratocaster

An HSS Stratocaster places a humbucker in the bridge position, making it attractive to players who need more output and thickness for heavier overdrive and rock tones.

This SSS American Professional retains three single-coil pickups, making it the stronger choice if classic Strat clarity, sparkle and in-between pickup sounds are central to your playing.

American Professional Stratocaster vs Intermediate Fender Strat

Intermediate Fender models can make excellent gigging instruments, but the American Professional is aimed at players looking for a premium USA-made Stratocaster with upgraded pickups, refined neck detailing, professional hardware and an included Deluxe Molded Case.

It is a logical progression for a player who already knows the Stratocaster format suits them and wants a serious long-term instrument.

Who Is It For?

The Fender American Professional Stratocaster is particularly well suited to:

• Professional and semi-professional guitarists

• Regularly gigging musicians

• Studio and session players

• Stratocaster players looking for a premium upgrade

• Guitarists moving into their first USA-made Fender

• Players who want classic SSS Strat sounds

• Musicians who regularly use tremolo

• Guitarists who prefer rosewood fingerboards

• Players looking for one versatile electric guitar to cover several styles

• Fans of classic 3-Color Sunburst Fender styling

• Serious home musicians investing in a long-term instrument

Playing Styles & Applications

One of the Stratocaster's greatest strengths is its ability to move comfortably between musical styles without requiring an unusually complicated control system.

The American Professional Stratocaster is well suited to blues, rock, pop, funk, soul, indie, country, alternative, ambient, studio recording, session work and live performance.

The neck pickup works particularly well for warmer clean and lead sounds, the bridge pickup provides additional cut and definition, while positions 2 and 4 deliver the characteristic combined-pickup sounds strongly associated with Strat-style guitars.

Add the push-push neck-pickup function and you have even more scope to tailor the instrument to different arrangements.

How Does The Push-Push Neck Pickup Switching Work?

A conventional Stratocaster five-way selector gives you:

• Position 1: Bridge Pickup

• Position 2: Bridge and Middle Pickups

• Position 3: Middle Pickup

• Position 4: Middle and Neck Pickups

• Position 5: Neck Pickup

The American Professional adds a push-push function to the tone control that brings the neck pickup into the circuit.

This expands the standard Stratocaster switching system without requiring an additional mini-toggle or visibly redesigning the control layout.

For a working guitarist, that means more usable pickup combinations are available directly from the instrument while the familiar five-way switching remains intact.

Rosewood Fingerboard vs Maple – Which Is Right For You?

Both rosewood and maple are established Fender fingerboard choices, and the right option is largely determined by feel, appearance and personal preference.

This rosewood fingerboard provides a darker visual contrast against the maple neck and complements the 3-Color Sunburst and tortoiseshell pickguard particularly well.

Players already accustomed to rosewood-board Strats may also simply prefer the familiar feel under the fingers. Neither material makes one version universally better than the other; the best choice is the one that feels and looks right to you.

Compatibility & Recommended Essentials

The American Professional Stratocaster uses Fender's standard 25.5" scale length and is supplied with Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings in .009-.042 gauges.

Useful additions include:

• Quality electric guitar amplifier

• Standard 1/4" instrument cable

• Comfortable guitar strap

• Chromatic tuner

• Spare .009-.042 electric guitar strings

• Guitar stand

• Strap locks if preferred

• Overdrive or distortion

• Delay and reverb

• Modulation effects

• Compressor or boost pedals

A Deluxe Molded Case is included, so there is no immediate need to purchase a separate hard case.

Looking for advice on choosing the right amplifier, effects, strings or accessories for your Fender Stratocaster? Our experienced Fair Deal Music team can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context

The Fender Stratocaster was introduced in 1954 and went on to become one of the defining solid-body electric guitar designs.

Its contoured body, three-pickup layout, vibrato bridge and distinctive double-cutaway shape gave players an unusually broad combination of comfort, flexibility and expressive control.

Over the decades, the Stratocaster platform has been continually refined while retaining the basic architecture that made the original design so successful.

The American Professional version follows that tradition by keeping the essential Stratocaster formula intact while concentrating its changes on areas modern players interact with every day: the neck profile, fretwork, upper-fret access, pickup response, tremolo hardware and control feel.

The 3-Color Sunburst and rosewood configuration ties those modern professional features to one of the most recognisable Fender visual combinations.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Fender
Series	American Professional
Model	American Professional Stratocaster®
Model Number	0111110700
Formatted Model Number	011-1110-700
UPC	885978989553
Product Type	Electric Guitar
Country Of Origin	USA
Orientation	Right-Handed
Finish	3-Color Sunburst
Body Shape	Stratocaster®
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Polyurethane
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	Deep "C"
Neck Finish	“Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Number Of Frets	22
Fret Size	Narrow Tall
Position Inlays	White Dot
Side Dots	White
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.685" / 42.8 mm
Bridge Pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup Configuration	SSS
Controls	Master Volume, Tone 1 – Neck/Middle Pickups, Tone 2 – Bridge Pickup
Pickup Switching	5-Position Blade
Auxiliary Switching	Push-Push Tone Control Adds Neck Pickup
Bridge	2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with ClassicGear™ Radial™ Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
Tuning Machines	Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
Control Knobs	Aged White
Hardware Finish	Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard	4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Strings	Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
Case / Gig Bag	Deluxe Molded Case included

Power Requirements

The Fender American Professional Stratocaster uses passive single-coil pickups and electronics, so no battery is required for normal operation.

Connect it to a guitar amplifier, audio interface, pedalboard or other compatible equipment using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict 🎵

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender American Professional Stratocaster in 3-Color Sunburst with Rosewood Fingerboard is a strong choice for players who want classic Stratocaster versatility without being tied to strictly vintage specifications.

The combination of three V-Mod III pickups, additional neck-pickup switching and an upgraded 2-point tremolo gives the instrument plenty of flexibility, while the Deep "C" neck, rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted heel concentrate on the details that matter during long rehearsals, sessions and gigs.

The Sunburst, rosewood and tortoiseshell combination also gives this modern professional Strat a reassuringly traditional Fender appearance.

Best suited for: Gigging, studio and professional players wanting a versatile USA-made SSS Stratocaster

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level and intermediate Stratocaster-style guitars

Most commonly paired with: A responsive guitar amplifier, quality instrument cable and a versatile pedalboard

Our tip: Make use of the push-push neck-pickup function rather than treating it as a hidden extra. It expands the normal Strat switching system and can provide useful additional sounds without complicating the guitar.

Showroom feedback: The Deep "C" neck and rolled fingerboard edges give this model an immediately comfortable feel, while the familiar SSS layout means experienced Strat players can get productive sounds from it straight away.

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 customers choose the right instruments and equipment for their playing style, experience and budget.

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

• Secure online ordering

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Decades of experience helping musicians choose the right gear

Whether you're moving up to your first USA-made Fender, replacing an existing Strat or adding another professional instrument to your collection, our team can help you choose the right guitar and complete your setup.

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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, bass, 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

Is this American Professional Stratocaster made in the USA?

Yes. This model is manufactured in the USA.

What pickups are fitted?

It uses three V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat pickups in a traditional SSS configuration.

What does the push-push tone control do?

It adds the neck pickup to the active pickup configuration, expanding the sounds available beyond the conventional five-way Stratocaster selector.

What neck profile does it have?

The maple neck uses Fender's Deep "C" profile with rolled fingerboard edges.

What is the fingerboard radius?

The rosewood fingerboard uses a 9.5" / 241 mm radius.

What is the scale length?

It uses Fender's standard 25.5" / 648 mm scale length.

Is the tremolo arm a screw-in design?

No. The 2-point synchronized tremolo uses a pop-in tremolo arm.

What strings are fitted?

Fender specifies USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings in .009-.042 gauges.

Is this suitable for blues and classic rock?

Yes. The SSS pickup layout provides the neck, bridge and combined sounds strongly associated with blues and classic rock, while the additional switching and modern bridge make the instrument versatile enough for a much broader range of styles.

Can I use heavier strings?

Yes, but a substantial change from the factory .009-.042 set can affect neck relief, intonation, tremolo balance and nut fit. A setup is recommended after significant changes in string gauge.

Is the Stratocaster suitable for professional recording?

Yes. Its three pickups and multiple switching combinations make it particularly useful when a recording session requires several contrasting electric guitar sounds from one instrument.

Does a hard case come with the guitar?

Yes. A Fender Deluxe Molded Case is included.