The Fender American Performer Stratocaster is the replacement for the Fender American Special. The American Special has been around for awhile but Fender thought it was time for an update and a better ...

The last thing we thought we needed was another Strat, but this American Performer got under our skin and got the majority of our play time. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and ...

Fender has substantially updated its American Performer lineup, formerly known as American Special. The new line is the entry point to Fender made-in-USA instruments and now includes basses in ...

Fender has announced the American Performer Series, which replaces the American Special Series as the guitar company’s most affordable entry point to its Corona, California-built models. Key specs for ...

An innovative product design that incorporates a coil-splitting system to smoothly toggle between humbucking and single-coil pickup modes for even tone. Provides full-throated humbucking and ...

The last time we reviewed a Fender guitar it was the Fender American Performer Stratocaster. This time around, Fender is attempting to bring back their vintage sounds through a new line of guitars ...

Fender has restructured its made-in-USA electric guitar and bass guitar series with the announcement of the all-new American Professional Classic range. Replacing the outgoing American Performer range ...

The Fender Stratocaster is ubiquitous in the rock guitar world for a reason. The Strat has been an American icon since the 1950s, and it's the instrument of choice for countless rock n' roll pioneers ...

Ergonomic neck heel, rolled fretboard edges, and super comfortable neck. Stunning new colors. Cold-rolled steel bridge. Push-push pot brings usable tonal options. Quality hardcase. Classic-sounding ...

American rock guitarist and singer Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) performs live on stage playing a white Fender Stratocaster guitar with The Jimi Hendrix Experience at the Royal Albert Hall in London on ...