collapse expand iconDescription

This special American Performer Timber Series Stratocaster sugar pine model from Fender puts an inspired new spin on a legendary electric guitar. At its core is a resonant sugar pine body that produces a smooth, balanced tone with ample warmth and complex overtones. Loaded with responsive Yosemite single coils and versatile Greasebucket circuitry, you'll unlock expressive, dynamic sounds perfect for any musical style. Player-centric appointments like a 9.5" radius fingerboard and jumbo frets elevate the playing experience. Yet this special model retains the iconic Strat style and synchronized tremolo that made it a cultural icon.

Fender Sugar Pine American Performer Timber Series Stratocaster

Resonant Sugar Pine Tonewood Delivers Rich Warmth

While Fender is renowned for ash and alder tonewood, this Strat strays from tradition with a sugar pine body. Sugar pine produces a beautifully resonant tone with plenty of warmth and balanced overtones. Notes ring out with depth and complexity, retaining clarity across every frequency as they bloom and decay. Whether you're playing intricate chords or scorching leads, sugar pine serves up a smooth yet multi-dimensional sound that instantly inspires. You'll discover fresh nuances in your playing when you dig into this unique tonewood.

Fender Sugar Pine American Performer Timber Series Stratocaster Pickup Detail

Classic Strat Tones With Dynamic Yosemite Pickups

Fender equipped the sugar pine American Performer Timber Series Strat with a trio of Yosemite single-coil pickups that faithfully recreate the classic Strat voice. The flat-staggered pole pieces increase output, so every note jumps out of the speakers when you dig in. A shellac coating allows the neck pickup to breathe, while the bridge pickup stays feedback-resistant thanks to wax potting. Together, these pickups deliver the punchy, shimmering tones that made the Stratocaster famous while adding nuanced responsiveness to your pick attack and fretting dynamics. 

Fender Sugar Pine American Performer Timber Series Stratocaster Controls Detail

Greasebucket Circuitry Shapes Highs Without Losing Bass

To give you total command over your sound, Fender's proprietary Greasebucket tone circuit shapes your highs without sacrificing low-end thump. The Greasebucket allows you to dial in the perfect amount of bite and presence for your playing style. It's ideal for everything from chunky rhythms to searing leads, letting your notes retain their full harmonic richness and bloom. You can also blend the bridge and neck pickups, or switch between them for even more tonal variety on tap.

Fender Sugar Pine American Performer Timber Series Stratocaster Neck and Rear Detail

Iconic Strat Style With Player-Focused Upgrades

With its double-cutaway body shape and iconic synchronized tremolo, this American Performer Timber Series Stratocaster pays loving homage to the original Strat design that inspired countless legendary tones. And yet, this model has been modernized with player-focused features that take the experience to another level. The 9.5" radius fingerboard provides a flatter playing surface perfect for complex chords and wide bends. Jumbo frets make navigating the neck a breeze while also improving intonation and sustain. It's the best of both worlds—vintage Strat style with modern playability.

From its unique sugar pine tonewood to its versatile pickups and electronics, this sugar pine American Performer Timber Series Stratocaster is an inspiring instrument packed with rich, articulate tone. Enhanced playability ensures you can wring every last nuance out of this premium guitar. Visit your local Guitar Center today and experience the fresh sonic flavors this Strat has to offer.

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Solid alder body with gloss urethane finish
  • Yosemite single-coil pickups for rich, expressive tones
  • Greasebucket tone circuitry adds neck pickup in any position
  • Modern C-shaped neck, 9.5"-radius fingerboard, 22 jumbo frets
  • 2-point tremolo bridge with cold-rolled steel block
warning

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

collapse expand iconSpecs

Body
  • Shape: Stratocaster
  • Wood: Pine
  • Finish: Satin urethane
  • Color: 2-color sunburst
Neck
  • Material: Maple
  • Construction: 4-bolt
  • Finish: Satin urethane
  • Scale length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Nut width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Position inlays: Black dot
  • Side dots: Black
Electronics
  • Pickup configuration: SSS
  • Bridge pickup: Yosemite single-coil Stratocaster
  • Middle pickup: Yosemite single-coil Stratocaster
  • Neck pickup: Yosemite single-coil Stratocaster
  • Special electronics: Push/pull switch up on Tone 2 adds neck pickup in parallel for positions 1 and 2
  • Controls: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck & middle pickup), Tone 2 Greasebucket tone circuit (bridge pickup)
  • Switching: 5-position blade
Hardware
  • Bridge: 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Fender ClassicGear
  • Pickguard: 3-ply black
  • Control knobs: Aged white plastic
  • Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Strings: Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel (.009–.042 gauges)
  • Case: Included: Deluxe gig bag
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Number of Strings: 6

Featured Articles