{"product_id":"fender-american-professional-stratocaster-dark-night","title":"Fender American Professional Stratocaster - Dark Night","description":"\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFender American Professional Stratocaster - Dark Night\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eEver since its debut in 1954, the Fender Stratocaster has stood as the definitive electric guitar of modern music history. From Jimi Hendrix setting the stage ablaze and Stevie Ray Vaughan carving out thunderous Texas shuffles to Eric Clapton’s singing blues leads and David Gilmour’s soaring, atmospheric solos, the Strat has shaped entire generations of sound. The Fender American Professional Stratocaster carries that storied heritage boldly forward, pairing time-tested Fender DNA with modern, player-centered refinements built specifically for the demands of today's working stage and studio musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eDressed in Fender's mesmerizing Dark Night finish—a moody, cosmic blue-to-black burst that commands attention under any stage lights—this Strat starts with a resonant solid alder body. Alder has long served as Fender’s tonal gold standard, delivering a punchy midrange, tight low end, and crisp harmonic snap that serves as the perfect launchpad for expressive playing. Bolted to the body is a rock-solid maple neck sculpted with Fender’s popular Deep \"C\" profile. Featuring smoothly rolled fingerboard edges, a contoured neck heel for seamless upper-register access, and a silky \"Super-Natural\" satin urethane finish, your fretting hand moves effortlessly across all 22 narrow-tall frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003ePlugged into an amp, the instrument shines with a trio of articulate V-Mod III single-coil pickups. Voiced specifically to preserve classic bell-like chime and touch-sensitive dynamics while introducing modern definition, these pickups ensure every note cuts clearly through a dense mix. A stealthy push-push tone control adds the neck pickup to switch positions one and two, instantly unlocking expansive tones not found on standard five-way selectors. Anchored by ClassicGear precision pots, an upgraded two-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block, and radial bent-steel saddles, this Strat delivers stellar intonation, singing sustain, and road-ready reliability night after night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePalen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50721839120641,"sku":"US26036041","price":1799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1298\/4787\/files\/Artboard1copy4_07b020a2-f185-4f23-a1e2-f128f18271e7.png?v=1792010873","url":"https:\/\/www.palenmusic.com\/products\/fender-american-professional-stratocaster-dark-night","provider":"Palen Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}