Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 15, 2023 09:06 PM
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 15, 2023 09:06 PM

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Dark Night)

+ Free Shipping

$1,099

$1,699

35% off
Adorama
55 Comments 21,209 Views
Visit Adorama
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Update: This popular deal is still available.

Adorama has Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Dark Night) on sale for $1099. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Night Color
  • Deep "C" Neck Shape
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Body Material: Alder
  • Pickup Configuration: SSS
Includes:
  • American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Dark Night)
  • Deluxe Molded Case
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Update: This popular deal is still available.

Adorama has Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Dark Night) on sale for $1099. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Night Color
  • Deep "C" Neck Shape
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Body Material: Alder
  • Pickup Configuration: SSS
Includes:
  • American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Dark Night)
  • Deluxe Molded Case
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff

Community Voting

Deal Score
+41
Good Deal
Visit Adorama

Price Intelligence

Model: Fender American Professional Ii Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Dark Night

Deal History 

Sale Price
Slickdeal
  • $NaN
  • Today

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

PortabelloRoad
693 Posts
250 Reputation
Jazzmaster, please
lewiscypher
1623 Posts
238 Reputation
Damn.. I shouldn't..

but I think I may...

I really shouldn't, ....

I think I am going to....
dontblinknow
58 Posts
10 Reputation
Wow, I bought this for $1200 last year. Prices really have come down! Absolutely one of my favorite guitars.

54 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 22, 2023 09:09 AM
216 Posts
Joined Jul 2008
DeliriousDec 22, 2023 09:09 AM
216 Posts
Got mine yesterday and it's a lovely guitar except it looks like someone returned it already with some nice scratches to boot!

FWIW, This is my 3rd guitar from Adorama and first issue I've had w/ them.
Last edited by Delirious December 22, 2023 at 02:13 AM.
Dec 22, 2023 11:03 PM
81 Posts
Joined Mar 2012
erwinbouteDec 22, 2023 11:03 PM
81 Posts
Quote from lewiscypher :
I hear ya. I'm currently torn between this or the Aerodyne SSS after biting on the Vintera 60s mod tele.
Received my Aerodyne SSS yesterday and it's as perfect as I could hope for and I love the bridge. I had bought the Pro II Dark Night last year and returned it because the action was high even with the saddles flat to the bridge. The neck would have to have been shimmed to get the action set to a comfortable level. It also had filing marks that showed through the paint on the edges of the bout. The Aerodyne is everything I hoped the AM Pro II would have been. The Aerodyne's soft case is nice but the AM Pro II's hard case is great perk.
Dec 22, 2023 11:32 PM
33 Posts
Joined Dec 2006
skinnybudDec 22, 2023 11:32 PM
33 Posts
What are the chances this is damaged in some way? Why would it be at this price?
1
Dec 23, 2023 01:32 AM
3,292 Posts
Joined Nov 2009
GoodVibrationsDec 23, 2023 01:32 AM
3,292 Posts
Quote from erwinboute :
Received my Aerodyne SSS yesterday and it's as perfect as I could hope for and I love the bridge. I had bought the Pro II Dark Night last year and returned it because the action was high even with the saddles flat to the bridge. The neck would have to have been shimmed to get the action set to a comfortable level. It also had filing marks that showed through the paint on the edges of the bout. The Aerodyne is everything I hoped the AM Pro II would have been. The Aerodyne's soft case is nice but the AM Pro II's hard case is great perk.
I'm curious have you played any other Strats? If so how would you compare them to this one?
Dec 23, 2023 04:30 AM
81 Posts
Joined Mar 2012
erwinbouteDec 23, 2023 04:30 AM
81 Posts
Quote from GoodVibrations :
I'm curious have you played any other Strats? If so how would you compare them to this one?
Other than the Dark Night I had for a day the other Fender strat was a Player SSS. Sadly, didn't play the Dark Night much at all because of the high action but I do remember really liking the pickups and the neck. The Aerodyne pickups are very clear and distinct in that you hear each string ring out. The neck and middle pups also have a decent amount of bass and it's not muddy at all. The neck profile reminds me more of an Ibanez with it's thinner C profile. The satin finish is very smooth and slick. It came out of the box set up pretty well and the frets are well finished. The bridge is very comfortable to rest your palm on because of the design with the saddle height adjustments in the back of the saddle instead of on top. The upper tone control is for the neck and middle pickups while the bottom tone control is for the bridge. The other "Fender" strat is a 40th anniv. Squier which is also almost flawless. The alnico pickups on it are quite nice (not as much bass as the Aerodyne) and even though the neck is glossy it's fairly slick and the fretwork and all is well done. My main strat for the past 15 years or so is (was?) a Yamaha PAC804 with Seymour Duncan pups. Hope that helps.
Last edited by erwinboute December 23, 2023 at 08:02 AM.
Dec 23, 2023 07:53 AM
693 Posts
Joined Dec 2022
PortabelloRoadDec 23, 2023 07:53 AM
693 Posts
Quote from skinnybud :
What are the chances this is damaged in some way? Why would it be at this price?
Very low.
To clear inventory. Better to sell at very low profit than not at all.
Dec 23, 2023 02:12 PM
5 Posts
Joined Dec 2023
HonestChannel5123Dec 23, 2023 02:12 PM
5 Posts
Quote from av602 :
This dark night beauty arrived yesterday. It came in a factory sealed box from Fender. Not a single complaint about its condition and it looks much better in person. I would definitely buy again from Adorama.
Looking back through my orders I see that this is the fifth guitar I've purchase from Adorama and all but one has arrived factory sealed and in perfect condition. One of them had been previously opened but it too was in perfect condition.

Iconian has provided some excellent guitar deals but has also did some serious damage to my wallet over the years. lol

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 23, 2023 08:49 PM
29 Posts
Joined Jun 2021
TalentedShow293Dec 23, 2023 08:49 PM
29 Posts
Quote from Delirious :
Got mine yesterday and it's a lovely guitar except it looks like someone returned it already with some nice scratches to boot!

FWIW, This is my 3rd guitar from Adorama and first issue I've had w/ them.
Did they send you a replacement?
Sep 11, 2024 05:58 PM
58 Posts
Joined Apr 2022
SiennaTree7956Sep 11, 2024 05:58 PM
58 Posts
Will this deal ever come back?

I saw it was an only SlickDeals special and has happened 3-4 times.

It looks cool, great value, and I'd never get into $2000 range guitars unless I become a millionaire (maybe by 2036.)

I liked my Player, but sold it when I found semi-hollows. It'd be nice to have an SSS strat American though!

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Related Searches

EntertainmentMusicMusical InstrumentsGuitarsFree ShippingOccasionsGreen Monday

Popular Deals

See All
Found by SUCHaDEAL
Today 08:27 PM
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Four Pack x 80ct $9 S&S AMAZON (or less)
2
Found by phoinix
Today 05:58 PM
$88$13534% off$87.99*: 25,000mAh Anker Laptop Power Bank w/ 100W USB-C, up to 165W Max Output (Black) at Amazon
5
Found by phoinix
Today 07:08 PM
$58$10042% off[Resale, AC] $57.66: Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight Powerful Upright Vacuum Cleaner (Yellow) (Used - Like New) at Amazon
0
Found by r3p3ro
Today 05:20 PM
$28$6556% offColumbia Men's Steens Mountain Full Zip 2.0, Safari, for $27.5
0
Found by jk6812
Today 06:40 AM
$5.24$7.1126% offRubik’s Cube, Barbie Cube, Celebrate Barbie’s 50th Anniversary (Ages 8+) $5.24 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
0

Trending Deals

See All
Found by DelSerra
Today 12:44 PM
DoorDash DashPass Members: Get 50% Off Delivery Orders (up to $10 off) when any NBA Player Scores 50+ Points
9
Found by KatManDude
Today 02:22 PM
$10$2050% offYMMV TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103P2 (Pack of 2) White. Pay w/Amazon Prime Card and get 25% Back $10.49
6
Found by shivster1796
Today 05:56 PM
$210$210ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II + G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) PC RAM DDR4 3200 $209.98
3
Found by phoinix
Today 05:58 PM
$88$13534% off$87.99*: 25,000mAh Anker Laptop Power Bank w/ 100W USB-C, up to 165W Max Output (Black) at Amazon
5
Found by phoinix
Today 02:27 PM
$78$13040% off[AC] $77.99: 19.7′ Govee Strip Light with Skyline Kit at Amazon
2