Fender - American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS RW Faded Sherwood Green Metallic + Housse

There's something special about the American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS Faded Sherwood Green Metallic as soon as you pick it up. Perhaps it's the slightly aged look, perhaps it's the harmony between the Sherwood Green Metallic finish and the rosewood fingerboard. It exudes the historic Fender aesthetic, but with a more assertive intention under the bonnet.

Sound-wise, it's a Strat, yes, but not a shy Strat. The 2 Coastline '57 singles have everything you'd expect: a clean attack, harmonics that come out easily and a lively but musical grain, perfect for clean or subtle crunches. In the bridge position, the Coastline humbucker changes the game: more density, more response and a foundation that holds when the amp or gain pedal is pushed. You don't feel like you're changing instruments, just opening an extra door.

The Modern C neck, standard Fender scale length and jumbo medium frets give a familiar feel from the very first notes. You play without question, and that's often the best indicator of a well-thought-out instrument: nothing gets in the way, nothing forces you.

The 6-point synchronised vibrato provides the expressive touch you'd expect from a Strat, and the stepped ClassicGear tuners ensure stability and precision without detracting from the vintage feel. The Greasebucket circuit allows you to darken the sound slightly without losing detail, which quickly becomes addictive.

It comes in a case, ready to be played, transported, recorded or pushed on stage. A model that sounds familiar, but with enough character to leave a real mark.