Fender American Professional II Series Is it a Big Improvement on the American Pro

Fender American Professional II Series Is it a Big Improvement on the American Pro

Fender Guitars has officially announced the new American Professional II line as a successor to the wildly popular American Professional Series. These guitars take the classic formula that has made all of Fender's timeless body shapes so desirable, and adds some subtle modern appointments. With an added contour on the heel, super-natural satin finish on the neck, rolled frets, updated quality in the tremolo block and bridge, and some incredible new finishes, these guitars are the perfect option for players looking to enjoy the quintessential Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, and more. Today Chris and Cooper are playing the Telecaster in Roasted Pine and the Stratocaster in Miami Blue
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