Fender American Professional Stratocaster RW Oxblood Electric guitar

Fender American Professional Stratocaster RW Oxblood — Modern Strat with Expanded Switching

The Fender American Professional Stratocaster RW Oxblood carries more than seventy years of Stratocaster tradition into a modern workhorse. Three V-Mod III single-coil pickups deliver the bright, dynamic and detailed voice that has defined the model since 1954 while preserving the characteristic warmth and chime of a true Strat. An alder body with polyurethane finish in deep Oxblood provides balanced tonal character with clear mids. The Deep "C" maple neck with rolled rosewood fingerboard edges feels broken-in from day one. This is the right choice for players who want authentic Stratocaster tone with modern playability and a wider tonal palette than the classic 5-way layout offers.

What Sets This Stratocaster Apart

The push-push tone control adds the neck pickup to any active 5-way position, unlocking bridge-and-neck together and all-three-pickups combinations beyond the standard Strat switching. The 2-point synchronized tremolo uses a cold-rolled steel block and ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles, increasing sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. A sculpted neck heel improves access to the upper frets.

Alder Body and Oxblood Finish — Balanced Tone and Stage-Ready Look

Alder has long been Fender's choice for its even, balanced tonal character with clear mids and a tight low end that supports both clean chords and driven leads.

• Body Material: Alder — balanced tonal character with clear mids and tight lows
• Body Finish: Polyurethane in Oxblood — durable protection with a distinctive stage look
• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with cold-rolled steel block and ClassicGear Radial bent-steel saddles

Deep "C" Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard — Comfortable Feel Across the Fretboard

A Deep "C" maple neck with rolled rosewood fingerboard edges sits comfortably in the hand, while the Super-Natural satin urethane finish on the back keeps the surface smooth as you move up and down the neck.

• Neck Material: Maple with Deep "C" profile and sculpted heel for upper-fret access
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with 241 mm (9.5") radius — flatters both chord work and lead lines
• Frets: 22 Narrow Tall — accurate bending and clean note definition
• Nut: Bone, 42.8 mm (1.685") — natural lubrication and balanced string spacing

V-Mod III Pickups and Expanded Switching — Classic Strat Voice with Extra Range

Three V-Mod III single-coil pickups in the neck, middle and bridge positions deliver the bright, dynamic and detailed voice that defines a true Stratocaster, while the push-push tone control adds the neck pickup to any active selection.

• Pickup Configuration: SSS — three V-Mod III single-coil covering the full Strat tonal range from glassy neck chime to biting bridge bite
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2 with 5-position blade and push-push tone that adds the neck pickup
• Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5") — the classic Strat scale for tight low end and articulate highs

Who Should Play This Guitar

This Stratocaster is the right choice for working guitarists who need authentic Stratocaster tone with expanded switching. Players moving up from a Squier or Mexican-made Strat will appreciate the V-Mod III pickups, the rolled fingerboard edges and the sculpted heel that makes upper-register playing easier. Session musicians benefit from the included Deluxe Moulded Case and the cold-rolled steel tremolo block that adds sustain and clarity. The Oxblood finish and 3-ply black pickguard give this model a distinctive look on stage.

The Stratocaster Legacy

The Stratocaster has been a defining instrument since its introduction in 1954, and the American Professional series represents Fender's effort to modernize that legacy. This model combines three V-Mod III single-coil pickups, a sculpted neck heel and a push-push tone control — reflecting more than seven decades of player feedback. The Oxblood colorway adds a contemporary visual statement to this working guitarist's choice across genres.