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expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 15, 2023 9:06 PM

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Dark Night)

$1,099

$1,699

35% off
+ Free Shippingat Adorama
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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

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff

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Written by iconian | Staff
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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

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

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PortabelloRoad
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Jazzmaster, please
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Damn.. I shouldn't..

but I think I may...

I really shouldn't, ....

I think I am going to....
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Wow, I bought this for $1200 last year. Prices really have come down! Absolutely one of my favorite guitars.
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Dec 22, 2023 9:09 AM
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DeliriousDec 22, 2023 9:09 AM
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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 01:13 AM.
Dec 22, 2023 11:03 PM
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erwinbouteDec 22, 2023 11:03 PM
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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
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Joined Dec 2006
skinnybudDec 22, 2023 11:32 PM
34 Comments
What are the chances this is damaged in some way? Why would it be at this price?
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Dec 23, 2023 1:32 AM
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GoodVibrationsDec 23, 2023 1:32 AM
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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 4:30 AM
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erwinbouteDec 23, 2023 4:30 AM
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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 07:02 AM.
Dec 23, 2023 7:53 AM
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PortabelloRoadDec 23, 2023 7:53 AM
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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 2:12 PM
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HonestChannel5123Dec 23, 2023 2:12 PM
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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

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Dec 23, 2023 8:49 PM
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TalentedShow293Dec 23, 2023 8:49 PM
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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 5:58 PM
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SiennaTree7956Sep 11, 2024 5:58 PM
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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!

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