Fender Am Pro Clsc Strat HSS RW FSGM

Fender Am Pro Clsc Strat HSS RW FSGM review

The Fender Am Pro Clsc Strat HSS RW FSGM pairs a traditional Stratocaster outline with a humbucker at the bridge and two single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions. It is made in the United States and has a listed price of $1,522. The model has been available since October 2025. Its Faded Sherwood Green Metallic finish, dark rosewood fingerboard, and black, white, and black pickguard give it a distinctive look without changing the familiar Strat layout.

The body is alder, with a maple bolt-on neck and a rosewood fingerboard. Fender specifies a Modern C neck profile, a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, and a 25.5-inch scale. The nut is 1.685 inches wide and made from synthetic bone. There are 22 jumbo frets and white dot inlays. One owner described the fretboard as nearly black and the fretwork as well finished, while referring to the frets as medium jumbo. That assessment is useful as an individual impression, but the listed specification identifies them as jumbo frets.

Pickup layout and controls

The neck and middle positions use Coastline '57 Stratocaster single-coil pickups. The middle pickup is reverse-wound and reverse-polarity, a configuration intended to reduce hum in the combined middle-and-neck or middle-and-bridge settings. At the bridge, a Coastline humbucker adds a higher-output option. A five-way switch selects the pickup combinations, while one master volume and two tone controls provide the standard Strat-style control arrangement.

In one owner's account, the guitar delivered clear highs and firm, well-defined bass through a Fender amplifier. The player, who said this was their thirteenth Stratocaster, found the pickup sound notably satisfying compared with other guitars they had owned. They also associated its character with instrumental guitar music from the 1950s. That is a personal comparison rather than a measured description, but it gives a practical sense of the response they valued: articulate notes, a strong low end, and a sound that felt distinct among their Strat-style instruments.

The HSS layout gives the bridge position a different voice from the two single coils, while preserving the familiar five-position selection. The available feedback strongly favors the pickups, but there is no recorded output measurement or controlled comparison with other models. Players considering this guitar should treat the reported tone as an owner's listening experience, not a promise that it will sound identical through every amplifier or playing setup.

Bridge, tuners, and setup

The guitar has a six-saddle, vintage-style synchronized tremolo and Fender ClassicGear staggered tuners. Its hardware has a nickel-and-chrome finish. Fender lists.009 to.042 nickel-plated steel strings. A deluxe gig bag is included; a hard case is not. The tremolo is described as vintage style, and the owner feedback mentions wishing for a push-in tremolo arm. The supplied specifications do not confirm that style of arm, so buyers who have a preference should verify the included hardware with the retailer.

Setup reports were mixed. One owner found the neck-to-body screws and tuners loose and tightened them without difficulty. Another reported very high string action on arrival, then spent about an hour adjusting the guitar before playing. That player also found the tuners stiff and replaced them, and noticed that the tremolo arm was missing from the package. These are individual reports, not evidence that every instrument will arrive in the same condition. Still, they make a careful inspection worthwhile. Check the tuning machines, neck joint, string height, and included accessories when the guitar arrives, and arrange a setup if the action does not suit your playing.

Verdict

The Fender Am Pro Clsc Strat HSS RW FSGM has a clear appeal for players who want a Stratocaster-style instrument with two single coils and a bridge humbucker, alongside a 9.5-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard and vintage-style tremolo. The owner feedback is especially positive about the pickup sound, neck feel, and Sherwood Green Metallic finish. The main concerns are practical rather than tonal: reported setup adjustments, stiff tuners, loose hardware, and a missing tremolo arm in one delivery.

At $1,522, it makes sense to confirm the retailer's setup and accessory checks before purchase. The included deluxe gig bag is useful, though anyone who needs a hard case should budget for one separately. For players drawn to this particular finish and HSS configuration, the specifications and favorable sound report make it worth a closer look. Allow time to inspect and adjust the instrument rather than assuming every example will be ready to play straight from the package.