American Performer vs Professional Stratocaster
The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster has upgraded features a sculpted neck heel and bone nut. The American Performer has a thinner neck profile and has more of a vintage tone compared to the higher-output pickups in the American Professional II.
The American Professional has a 2-point tremolo whereas the American Performer has a 6-point tremolo. Check out my comparison between 2 and 6 point tremolos to learn more.
The American Professional II Strat is around $300 more expensive than the American Performer Strat, however the Professional II does come with a hard-shell case compared to the Performer’s soft-case.
Here is a table comparing the specifications of the American Performer and American Professional II Stratocaster models.
| Feature | American Performer Strat | American Professional II Strat |
| Body Wood | Alder | Alder/ Pine |
| Body Finish | Satin | Gloss |
| Pickups | Yosemite | V-Mod II |
| Neck Shape | Modern C | Deep C |
| Sculpted Neck Heel | No | Yes |
| Fret Size | Jumbo | Narrow Tall |
| Fretboard Finish | Satin | Satin |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone | Bone |
| Bridge | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronised Tremolo | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo |
| Tremolo | Screw-In | Pop-In |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply | 4-Ply |
| Headstock | Oversized | Standard |
| Gig Bag | Soft-Shell | Hard-Case |
| Left Hand Available | No | Yes |
| Colors (SSS) | HoneyburstArctic WhiteSatin Lake Placid Blue | 3-Color SunburstOlympic WhiteMystic Surf GreenMiami BlueMercuryDark NightRoasted PineBlackSienna Sunburst |
| Colors (HSS) | Aubergine3-Color SunburstBlackSatin Surf Green | 3-Color SunburstOlympic WhiteMystic Surf GreenMiami BlueMercuryDark NightRoasted PineSienna Sunburst |
Fender American Performer vs American Professional II Stratocaster
American Performer Stratocaster
American Professional II Stratocaster
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Here are links to the different models on Amazon so you can check the current prices:
- Fender American Performer Stratocaster
- Fender American Professional II Stratocaster
Here is a table showing the similarities between the Fender American Performer and Professional II Stratocaster.
| Feature | Specification |
| Pickup Selector | 5-Way |
| Controls | 2 x Tone, 1 x Vol |
| Push/ Pull Tone | Yes |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Scale Length | 25.5” |
| Fret Number | 22 |
| Fretboard Finish | Satin |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5” |
| Nut Width | 1.685” |
| Inlays | White/ Black Dot |
| String Gauge | 9 |
| Fretboard | Maple/ Rosewood |
Similarities between the Fender American Performer and American Professional II Stratocaster
Considering other Stratocasters? Check out my complete guide to the different Stratocaster models to make sure you get the best option.
Fender American Performer Stratocaster and Fender American Professional II Stratocaster side by side
| Spec | Fender American Performer Stratocaster | Fender American Professional II Stratocaster |
| Years of production | Since 2018 | Since 2020 |
| Made in | USA | USA |
| Body type | Solid | Solid |
| Body shape | Stratocaster | Stratocaster |
| Body material | Alder | Alder |
| Top material | ||
| Finish | Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Neck material | Maple | Maple |
| Neck shape | Modern “C” | Deep “C” |
| Headstock shape | Fender Stratocaster 70s | Fender Stratocaster |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on | Bolt-on |
| Fingerboard material | Rosewood | Maple / Rosewood |
| Fingerboard radius | 9.5″ | 9.5″ |
| Number of frets | 22 | 22 |
| Fret material | Nickel Silver | Nickel Silver |
| Fret size | Jumbo | Narrow Tall |
| Scale length | 25.5″ | 25.5″ |
| Bridge | 6-saddle Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Cold-rolled Steel Block |
| Tailpiece | Bridge integrated | Bridge integrated |
| Nut | Synthetic | Bone |
| Tuners | Fender Classic Gear | Fender Standard Die-cast |
| Pickup configuration | SSS | SSS / HSS |
| Neck pickup | Yosemite Strat Single-coil | Fender V-Mod II Single-coil |
| Middle pickup | Yosemite Strat Single-coil | Fender V-Mod II Single-coil |
| Bridge pickup | Yosemite Strat Single-coil / Performer DoubleTap Humbucker (HSS) | Fender V-Mod II Single-coil / Fender V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucker |
| Electronics | Neck pickup blend | Coil-tapping (HSS), Neck pickup blend (SSS) |
| Controls | 1 x Master Volume, 2 x Tone, push/push add neck blend (SSS) / 1 x Master Volume, 2 x tone push/push coil-split (HSS) | 1 x Master Volume, 2 x Tone, push/push add neck blend (SSS) / 1 x Master Volume, 2 x tone push/push coil-split (HSS) |
| Switching | 5-Way Blade | 5-Way Blade |
| Weight | 7 – 8 lbs | 7 – 8 lbs |
| Players | Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, Rory Gallagher, David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Eric Johnson | Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, Rory Gallagher, David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Eric Johnson |
| Case | Gig bag | Hardshell case |
| Price | $1299 | $1499 |
American Performer Mustang
The American Performer Mustang includes the Yosemite single-coil pickups, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac potting that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Mustang also features Greasebucket tone circuitry which lets you shape your highs without adding bass. The “Modern C”-shaped neck sports a 9.5”-radius fingerboard that’s comfortable for all playing styles, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending. As a final touch, the vintage-modern Mustang bridge features grooved saddles that keep your strings where they belong, no matter how hard you play.
Also available in Satin Sonic Blue, 3 Tone Sunburst & Vintage White.
American Performer Telecaster Humbucker
The American Performer Telecaster Hum includes the Yosemite single-coil bridge pickup—designed for rich, expressive tone and a wax – potted DoubleTap humbucking neck pickup, which is controlled by a push/pull tone pot. This unique, patent-applied-for design combines humbucking and single-coil voices, while eliminating volume loss in single-coil mode. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and shellac potting that let them breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite single-coil pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Telecaster Hum also features Greasebucket tone circuitry to shape the highs without adding bass, preserving your sound. The “Modern C”-shaped neck sports a 9.5”-radius fingerboard that’s comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending.
Also available in Aubergine, 3 Tone Sunburst & Vintage White.
American Performer Telecaster
The American Performer Telecaster includes the Yosemite single-coil pickups, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and coatings that let the coil breathe while controlling feedback—a shellac coating for the neck pickup and wax potting for the bridge pickup Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Telecaster also features Greasebucket tone circuitry to shape the highs without adding bass, preserving your sound. The “Modern C”-shaped neck sports a 9.5”-radius fingerboard that’s comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending.
Also available in Honey Burst, Satin Sonic Blue & Vintage White.
The Quick Answer
The main differences between the Fender American Performer and American Professional guitars are the neck profile and pickups. American Professional II guitars have thicker necks and higher output pickups giving them a more modern tone compared to the American Performer guitars.
The American Professional series is approximately $300 (or £400 in the UK) more expensive than the American Performer series of guitars, but does include a number of upgrades such as:
- Sculpted neck heel (all models)
- Additional switching options (on the Tele and Jazzmaster models)
- Bone nut (instead of synthetic bone on all models)
- Tremolo system improvements (on Strat and Jazzmaster models)
- Hard-Shell Case (instead of a soft gig-bag with all models)
Which Models are Available?
The Fender American Performer range only includes right-handed versions of the Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster, whereas the American Professional II range includes left-handed versions as well. Only the American Performer range includes the Mustang shape.
Here is a table showing all the models (and pickup configurations) available at the time of writing in the American Performer and Professional II series. RH = right handed version, LH = left-handed version.
| Model and Pickups | Performer Available | Professional II Available |
| Stratocaster SSS | RH | RH and LH |
| Stratocaster HSS | RH | RH |
| Telecaster SS | RH | RH and LH |
| Telecaster HH | None | RH |
| Telecaster SH | RH | None |
| Jazzmaster | RH | RH and LH |
| Mustang | RH | None |
American Performer Precision Bass
The American Performer Precision Bass includes the Yosemite split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup and a growling Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac potting that lets the coils breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Precision Bass also features Greasebucket tone circuitry that lets you shape your highs without adding bass, preserving your sound. The “Modern C”-shaped neck sports a 9.5”-radius fingerboard that’s comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 20 jumbo frets, allowing you to easily express yourself musically.
Also available in Penny, 3 Tone Sunburst & Arctic White.
Pickups
Guitar pickups are one of the main components of any electric guitar.
But do guitar pickups make a difference in sound? This can be a difficult question with many different answers.
The most important thing to note is that it is not just the type of pickup that determines a guitar’s sound, but also how and where you place the pickup on the guitar.
In this guide, we will discuss the different types of pickups and how they affect your sound.
We will outline how pickups work and what are the central factors that determine how they influence the tone of your instrument.
Finally, we will help you compare different models and make an informed decision about which pickup is right for you.
Басовый усилитель: Fender Bassman
Вскоре после появления P-Bass компания Fender выпустила первую модель электрического усилителя, специально разработанного для этого баса в начале 1952 года, — Fender Bassman . Это была комбинированная модель с 26-ваттной секцией усилителя в ламповой конструкции и 15-дюймовым динамиком от бренда Jensen, которые были установлены в деревянном корпусе, который был полуоткрытым сзади. Хотя изначально Bassman был разработан для усиления басов, в последующие годы он нашел среди электрогитаристов некоторых энтузиастов, которые оценили полный звук и производительность устройства, но предпочли вариант устройства с четырьмя 10-дюймовыми динамиками. Цепи 5F6-А, на котором Фендер Бассман основан позже служил в качестве шаблона для первых « Маршалл »
бренд усилителей
New Hardware
Fender has selected new Yosemite alnico single-coil pickups and Patent-pending DoubleTap humbucking pickups to power the new American Performer Series models. The new humbucker lets you split coils without losing volume, which is a nice touch.
These incorporate the Greasebucket tone circuit, which cuts treble, yet maintains gain and clarity. You also get push-pull pots on some models. So, for example, you can blend the neck pickup with the bridge and middle pickups on the Stratocaster models.
There’s also new ClassicGear vintage-modern 18:1 ratio machine heads. They should keep with the vintage styling but offer better control over tuning up these new models.
Fender American Performer Series Jazz Bass
Fender American Performer Series Telecaster HUM
Fender American Performer Series Telecaster
New Colours for 2019
For 2019 Fender has also introduced a whole new range of colours, which includes Arctic White, Aubergine, Honeyburst, Penny, Satin Surf Green, Satin Sonic Blue and Satin Lake Placid Blue. This includes both gloss and satin finishes across the various models in the new series.
Fender American Performer Series Jazzmaster
Fender American Performer Series Stratocaster
Fender American Performer Series Telecaster
Modern Classics?
Okay, there is a lot here and so it will probably take us all a while to let it sink in and make an informed decision on what we feel about this new range. My first thoughts were, “Why have they ditched the classic Jazzmaster tremolo?” and then “Oooh, Telecaster with a humbucker in the neck, nice”. So as you can tell, I have mixed feelings towards the various models.
So you get a Stratocaster-style ‘Synchronized Tremolo’ style bridge on the Jazzmaster and a new tremolo design for the Mustang as well.
I’m happy that Fender is trying out new things and it is good to know that they are attempting to give players more, for reasonable money. After all, these are USA-built instruments and so we can expect a high level of craftsmanship. I’m not convinced about some of the new colours, but this is, of course, subjective and you may well love them.
Fender American Performer Series Stratocaster
Fender American Performer Series Mustang
Verdict
There may well be some great new guitars in this huge release, but I find that with well over 30 variations (9 guitars with various finishes), it could be a little confusing for new buyers. I think that’s important as these are the types of guitars that new players would be looking at as their first proper American-made Fender. And if I was in the market for a Jazzmaster I would avoid this version like the plague.
RRP – GBP 1149 – 1329 incl. deluxe gig bag
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- Fender American Performer Series Jazz Bass: Fender
- Fender American Performer Series Telecaster HUM: Fender
- Fender American Performer Series Telecaster: Fender
- Fender American Performer Series Jazzmaster: Fender
- Fender American Performer Series Stratocaster: Fender
- Fender American Performer Series Telecaster: Fender
- Fender American Performer Series Stratocaster: Fender
- Fender American Performer Series Mustang: Fender
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Индивидуальные доказательства
- Bacon, Moorhouse: The Bass Book, стр . 9
- ↑ Робертс: Американские басы, стр. 52
- ↑ Смит: Fender — звук творит историю, стр. 101
- Bacon, Moorhouse: The Bass Book ., Стр 8 ф.
- Робертс: Американские басы, стр.94
- Лео Фендер, цитата из Робертс: Американские басы, с. 52
- ↑ Смит: Fender — звук творит историю, с. 103
- Тони Бэкон, Пол Дэй: Книга Fender — Полная история электрогитар Fender, стр. 13 и далее.
- ↑ Бэкон, Мурхаус, стр.12
- Электрогитары . Специальный выпуск журнала Guitar & Bass, стр. 128. MM-Musik-Media-Verlag, Ulm 2004.
- Робертс: Американские басы, с. 55
- ↑ Bacon: Gitarrenklassiker, стр. 160 и сл .: «Fender Precision»
- Бэкон, Мурхаус, стр. 13: «История Баса — Масштаб мечты».
- ↑ Gruhn / Carter, стр. 133 и сл.
- Бэкон, Мурхаус, стр. 10 и сл .: «История Баса — Прецизионная конструкция»
- Робертс: Американские басы, стр. 53
- ^ Тони Бэкон, Пол Дэй: Книга Fender, стр. 25-е немецкое издание, Balafon Books, Лондон 1993. ISBN 1-871547-54-7
- Bass Professor, Выпуск № 49, 4/2008, стр. 112 и сл .: «Музей басов» — Fender Precision Bass
- ↑ Бэкон, Мурхаус, стр.11
- Адриан Эштон: Das Bass Handbuch, S. 7. Voggenreiter Verlag, Бонн 2006. ISBN 3-8024-0563-3
- ↑ Смит: Fender — звук творит историю, с. 106
- Bacon, Moorehouse, p. 16 f.
- цитата из Bacon, Moorhouse, p. 16 f .: Выдержки из статьи в: Down Beat, 1952.
| Эта версия была добавлена в список статей, которые стоит прочитать 17 декабря 2008 года . |
Performance
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Fender chose the right name for this new series of guitars as they are true performers in every sense of the word. The Yosemite single-coil pickups deliver ‘bucket list’ Strat and Tele tones better than anything Fender has produced for their sub-$2,000 guitars in the last decade or so.
The tones are ballsy and full-bodied, hitting the amp’s front-end with Manny Pacquiao punch and singing with Freddie Mercury sweetness. The coolest aspect about the Strat HSS’s pickups is that the output is perfectly balanced between the humbucker’s dual-and split-coil settings as well between the full humbucker and middle/neck pickups.
While the jumbo frets certainly measure meatier than typical medium-jumbo frets, they don’t feel overly big under the fingertips, providing satisfying fast and smooth action and maintaining body and sustain when pushing bent notes to the limit. The ‘Modern C’ neck profile is slim but feels substantial and solid in the player’s hands. These are some of the most comfortable stock Strat and Tele necks I’ve ever played.
The overall construction quality is immaculate and flawless. The necks fit super-snug into the body pockets, every screw is perfectly installed and the overall attention to detail is shockingly good for guitars in this price range — and beyond! Whether you’re looking for a first Strat or Tele or considering an upgrade, the American Performer series models are very worthy contenders.
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- New Yosemite single-coil pickups are individually voiced to each model and installation position.
- The Greasebucket tone system maintains clarity and consistent gain no matter where the tone knobs are positioned.
- The Stratocaster HSS has a DoubleTap humbucking pickup at the bridge with a coil-split function accessible via the lower push/pull tone knob.
- The Telecaster has a vintage-style ‘ashtray’ bridge with three brass barrel saddles that deliver classic Tele twang.
Where Did the Precision Bass get its Name?
To understand where the name comes from you must first understand a little of the instrument’s history. Back when Leo Fender was first putting pen to paper and designing the original version, amplified instruments were only at the very beginning of their life.
The first of these amplified instruments to gain widespread use was the lead electric guitar. This then led to issues of traditional double bass players struggling to be heard over these amplified guitars. The release of the P Bass overcame them and allowed bass players to once again be heard in a band setting.
The name itself comes from the use of frets. The frets included on the P Bass were similar to those found on electric guitars and allowed bassists to be far more accurate in their play. The oversized double basses of the past were fretless and therefore much more difficult to master.
The introduction of these frets made the P Bass instantly accessible to musicians who may have been previously unable to get to grips with double basses.
American Performer Jazzmaster
The American Performer Jazzmaster includes the Yosemite single-coil pickups, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac potting that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Jazzmaster also features Greasebucket tone circuitry that lets you shape your highs without adding bass. The “Modern C”- shaped neck sports a 9.5”-radius fingerboard that’s comfortable for all playing styles, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending. As a final touch, the traditional Jazzmaster tailpiece and bridge have been replaced with a Strat-style six-screw vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge.
Also available in Penny, Satin Lake Placid Blue & Vintage White.
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster vs Fender American Performer Stratocaster: Which One is Better?
After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that both guitars scored 74 out of 100, which makes them similar in terms of quality.
The Fender American Performer Stratocaster wins when it comes to value for the money. On the other hand, the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster has the upper hand when it comes to.
If you got small hands, none of these guitars will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.
Which Guitar is Better for Beginners?
Both guitars meet 6 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players. If you’re looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, you can’t go wrong with either of them.
Fender American Professional II StratocasterNew Player Friendliness
- Comfortable shape
- Easy-to-use bridge
- Comfortable fretboard
- Tall frets
- Wide nut
- Comfortable neck
- Locking tuners
- Short scale
Fender American Performer StratocasterNew Player Friendliness
- Comfortable shape
- Easy-to-use bridge
- Comfortable fretboard
- Tall frets
- Wide nut
- Comfortable neck
- Locking tuners
- Short scale
Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing a guitar, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we’ll try you to give you our results as objectively as it’s possible to help you decide.
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Overview
- From Fender’s 2020 American Professional II series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5″» scale
- 9.5″ Fretboard Radius
- Alder body
- Maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block bridge
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Deep C Bolt-On neck
- 22 Narrow Tall frets
- Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered tuners
- Weight between 7.35lbs (3.3kgs) and 8.4lbs (3.8kgs)
- Compare Specs >
Fender American Performer Stratocaster Overview
- From Fender’s 2019 American Performer series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5″» scale
- 9.5″ Fretboard Radius
- Alder body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
- 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Modern C Bolt-On neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Fender ClassicGear tuners
- Weight between 7.625lbs (3.5kgs) and 8.125lbs (3.7kgs)
- Compare Specs >
Classic Fender Looks with Modern Features That Players Want!
The new American Performer Series from Fender delivers fantastic American build quality, classic Fender design and tone, with new performer-friendly specs to create guitars that you’ll want to bring on stage right out of the box! Here is the American Performer Telecaster Hum, built with an alder body, modern “C” shaped neck with a 9.5” radius, 22 jumbo frets, and a DoubleTap humbucker with a bridge Yosemite single-coil designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac potting that lets the coil breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation. The American Performer Telecaster Hum also features Greasebucket tone circuitry that lets you shape your highs without adding bass, and a coil-tap for single-coil neck tones!
American Performer Telecaster Hum Specs
- Aubergine Finish
- Alder Body
- Modern «C» Shape Maple Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- 25.5″ Scale Length
- 1.650″ Nut Width
- 9.5″ Radius
- 22 Jumbo Frets
- Yosemite Single-Coil and DoubleTap Humbucker
- 3-Position Pickup Switch
- Fender ClassicGear Tuners
- 3-Saddle Strings Through Body Bridge
- Chrome Hardware
American Performer Telecaster Hum Tone
All your favorite quacky Tele tones with the modern upgrades of a push-pull pot on the tone control, where you can coil tap the humbucker for crystal clear single-coil neck tones. This is great for thinning out the rhythm tones and letting you get some great funk sounds. The American Performer also has a Greasebucket tone system, letting you roll down on volume to clean up, but without muddying up the tone with too much bass. It’s features like these two that make it no wonder Fender calls this the American Performer: it has everything you need to get the tone you want on stage!
American Performer Telecaster Hum Feel
This model features a Modern «C» neck profile paired with a 9.5″ radius and 22 medium jumbo frets, which are great for both rhythm and lead playing without feeling like it should specialize in one or the other.
Why We Like It
It seems like Fender truly paid attention to what younger players were looking for in a guitar that could be someones first ‘pro’ instrument; Made in America, awesome finish options, and under the hood features like the neck pickup coil-tapping push-pull control that make it a unique guitar.
You Might Also Consider
If you’re one who likes a bit more grit and ‘chunk’ out of your guitar, try out the American Performer HSS, which comes with a DoubleTap bridge humbucker, which can be a better choice for heavier music.
American Performer Telecaster Hum Colors
The American Performer Telecaster Hum is available in 3-Color Sunburst (Maple Fretboard), Vintage White (Maple Fretboard), Aubergine, and Satin Surf Green (Rosewood Fretboard)
Versatility Comparison
Some guitars offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you’ll find how both guitars compare when it comes to versatility.
Switch Options
Both guitars are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.
Both guitars offer you the same type of pickup mod: S-1 Switch.
An S-1 switch can do a lot of different pickup combinations. It can split them, connect them in series, parallel, add more pickups to each position, and more. Check out the diagram to know how it affects this model.
Here’s the diagram comparing all the pickup combinations you can get with both guitars:
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster’s switch options
Fender American Performer Stratocaster’s switch options
When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.
Winner: Tie.
Final Sound Quality Scores
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster
Pickups
100
Sustain
70
Versatility
83
Tuning Stability
65
Sound
80
Fender American Performer Stratocaster
Pickups
100
Sustain
70
Versatility
83
Tuning Stability
65
Sound
80
Top material
Guitarists are often curious about how guitar tops affect tone.
There are many factors that contribute to the sound of a guitar, and whether it has a top is an important one. With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to make a decision.
The following article will explain what guitar tops are and why they matter, as well as provide guidance for those who want to learn more about these options.
In short, a guitar’s top has a slight, but perceivable, influence on its tone, however, they are mostly used for aesthetic purposes.
Whether your preferred guitar has one or not, it shouldn’t worry you too much.
However, if you want to know all there is about guitar tops, go here:
