Fender FSR American Performer Sassafras Stratocaster, RW - Mocha

Limited Edition American Performer Timber Stratocaster Sassafras – Authentic Fender tone with a unique timber twist

Handcrafted in Corona, California, the Limited Edition American Performer Timber Stratocaster in Sassafras offers a rich, dynamic tone with enhanced clarity and sustain. Known for its resonant, balanced sound, Sassafras provides tight lows, warm mids, and a clear, airy high end, making it an excellent tonewood for expressive, articulate playing.

Equipped with a trio of Yosemite single-coil pickups, this Strat produces rich, nuanced tones ideal for blues, rock, funk, and beyond. Flat-staggered pole pieces enhance output, while a shellac coating lets the coils breathe, delivering increased resonance and dynamic response. The push-pull tone control activates the neck pickup in any switch position, adding new sonic possibilities beyond traditional Stratocaster tones.

The "Modern C" neck profile, paired with a 9.5"-radius fingerboard and 22 jumbo frets, ensures smooth playability, effortless bending, and excellent comfort, making it perfect for both lead and rhythm guitarists.

Features & Benefits

• Sassafras body – Offers tight lows, warm mids, and a clear, airy top end with excellent sustain.
• Yosemite single-coil Strat pickups – Dynamic and expressive, with balanced output and rich harmonic detail.
• Push-pull tone control – Activates neck pickup in any position for expanded tonal versatility.
• Greasebucket tone circuitry – Allows smooth treble roll-off without unwanted muddiness.
• Modern C-neck profile – Comfortable for all playing styles, featuring a 9.5" radius fingerboard and 22 jumbo frets for effortless bends.
• ClassicGear tuning machines – Ensure reliable tuning stability with vintage aesthetics.
• Distinctive 70s-style silver logo – Adds a retro-inspired touch to a modern classic.

Whether you're a performer, recording artist, or collector, the Limited Edition American Performer Timber Stratocaster (Sassafras) offers a fresh, resonant take on Fender’s legendary tone.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Series: American Performer
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Mocha
• Country of Origin: US

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: Modern C
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod: Standard
• Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Body

• Body Material: Sassafras
• Body Finish: Satin Urethane
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solid Body

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Pickup Covers: Aged White
• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
• Switch Tip: Aged White
• Hardware Finish: Nickel Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel 009-042 Gauges PN 0730250403
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
• Middle Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
• Neck Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 Neck and Middle Pickup, Tone 2 Greasebucket Tone Circuit Bridge Pickup
• Switching: 5-Position Blade
• Auxiliary Switching: Push Pull Switch On Tone 2 Adds Neck Pickup
• Special Electronics: Push Pull Switch up on Tone 2 adds Neck Pickup in Parallel For Positions 1 and 2

Measurements

• Fret Size: Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)