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expirediconian | Staff posted Feb 9, 2024 11:48 PM

Fender American Professional II Telecaster Electric Guitar

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$1,750

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Adorama has Fender American Professional II Stratocaster or Telecaster Electric Guitar (Various Colors) on sale listed below. Shipping is free.

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Available:Includes:
  • Deluxe Molded Case
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty

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  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Night)
      is $475.99 less (30% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1574.99 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
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Adorama has Fender American Professional II Stratocaster or Telecaster Electric Guitar (Various Colors) on sale listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Available:Includes:
  • Deluxe Molded Case
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty

No Longer Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Night)
      is $475.99 less (30% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1574.99 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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

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rebel0508
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If you mean the dark night+ rosewood, I have it and it's one of the most beautiful guitars produced today. Many many compliments. I mean probably 2 dozen people at least have told me it's incredible. In person it's a nice metallic flake and awesome gradient. The focus doesn't go to the neck color anyway because the body is draws so much attention. Some people want maple due to feel, but I don't like a glossy neck and have always preferred rosewood. A neck shouldn't be purchased on its looks alone, but it's playability, shape, and feel instead. I wouldn't get down on someone who prefers maple, but I'd be surprised if you are in the majority if you think it's not a kick ass color of a guitar.
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Beartrkkr
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I was one of them wanting this color w/ rosewood.


Adding it in HSS was a bonus as it usually costs more for this version.


Anyway, mine is now on the way...
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Feb 10, 2024 8:29 PM
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GregK8604Feb 10, 2024 8:29 PM
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All I can say is wow!! When I saw this deal come up last night I immediately pulled the trigger. I saw the SSS rosewood dark night too late in Jan, and then I passed on the SSS maple dark night (not for me). I really debated the SSS rosewood 3 color burst, but deep down I really wanted an HSS. The dark night rosewood HSS really goes well together as a total package for me!! Can't wait for it to show up!!
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Feb 10, 2024 9:28 PM
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nsurg
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Feb 10, 2024 9:28 PM
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Bought the strat, thanks for posting this great deal!
Feb 10, 2024 9:53 PM
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BeartrkkrFeb 10, 2024 9:53 PM
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Quote from GoodVibrations :
Must resist


Give in to the dark (knight) side....
Feb 10, 2024 10:17 PM
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rebel0508Feb 10, 2024 10:17 PM
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Quote from GregK8604 :
All I can say is wow!! When I saw this deal come up last night I immediately pulled the trigger. I saw the SSS rosewood dark night too late in Jan, and then I passed on the SSS maple dark night (not for me). I really debated the SSS rosewood 3 color burst, but deep down I really wanted an HSS. The dark night rosewood HSS really goes well together as a total package for me!! Can't wait for it to show up!!
If it makes you feel any better, I had the same debate. I played both in the store for a good hour and the difference was pretty minor both under distortion and clean. There was maybe a bit more grunt on the HSS, but the SSS had a bit more glass bottle to it. Both sounded great for blues and some heavy distortion. Played through a hot rod D IV. Don't think you cn go wrong either way.
Feb 10, 2024 10:40 PM
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SaldeSFeb 10, 2024 10:40 PM
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Quote from TalentedShow293 :
Can anyone explain difference between HSS and the non HSS version for a newbie?
Pick up configuration SSS = single coil, single coil, single coil HSS = humbucker, single coil, single coil
Feb 10, 2024 10:58 PM
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UrWubbaFeb 10, 2024 10:58 PM
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Quote from reactions :
That's a good price but the color
Yah, looks like dark night has ben a fail in maple/rose both SSS and HSS. BOGO deal likely happening soon. About 40% of Adorama's current Fender Open-Box are these getting returned.

https://www.adorama.com/l/Used/Mu...ndition_OB
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Feb 10, 2024 11:11 PM
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UrWubbaFeb 10, 2024 11:11 PM
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Quote from GLez :
In person the Color is Beautiful
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Feb 10, 2024 11:50 PM
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Quote from TalentedShow293 :
Can anyone explain difference between HSS and the non HSS version for a newbie?
HSS = humbucker / single coil /single coil pickup. Most strats are traditionally SSS which is 3x single coils. These are just different types of pickups...

edit: oops I just saw all the replies right before mine without realizing I didn't look at the second page of the thread Big Grin
Feb 11, 2024 12:00 AM
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lewiscypherFeb 11, 2024 12:00 AM
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Quote from rebel0508 :
If you mean the dark night+ rosewood, I have it and it's one of the most beautiful guitars produced today. Many many compliments. I mean probably 2 dozen people at least have told me it's incredible. In person it's a nice metallic flake and awesome gradient. The focus doesn't go to the neck color anyway because the body is draws so much attention. Some people want maple due to feel, but I don't like a glossy neck and have always preferred rosewood. A neck shouldn't be purchased on its looks alone, but it's playability, shape, and feel instead. I wouldn't get down on someone who prefers maple, but I'd be surprised if you are in the majority if you think it's not a kick ass color of a guitar.
I have it as well and it's the first guitar I believe I will never get rid of. It really seems $1000 is the sweet spot for exceptional instruments. I noticed the same when comparing my entry Casio to my Kawai piano. Can't speak highly enough.
Feb 11, 2024 12:09 AM
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TalentedShow293Feb 11, 2024 12:09 AM
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Deal is Dead
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Feb 11, 2024 2:08 AM
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nsurg
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Feb 11, 2024 2:08 AM
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Quote from UrWubba :
Yah, looks like dark night has ben a fail in maple/rose both SSS and HSS. BOGO deal likely happening soon. About 40% of Adorama's current Fender Open-Box are these getting returned.

https://www.adorama.com/l/Used/Mu...ndition_OB
Why would this be?
Feb 11, 2024 3:03 AM
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BeartrkkrFeb 11, 2024 3:03 AM
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Quote from nsurg :
Why would this be?

It's been run pretty frequently lately on Adorama and some people may not like the slightly bigger neck.
Feb 11, 2024 6:12 AM
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comixfanFeb 11, 2024 6:12 AM
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Dark Night OOS, but other two are still available. (Honestly, I think Dark Night is one of the coolest finishes Fender has ever put out— don't know why folks are hating on it)
Feb 11, 2024 8:42 AM
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NMSFFeb 11, 2024 8:42 AM
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Quote from Beartrkkr :
I was one of them wanting this color w/ rosewood.


Adding it in HSS was a bonus as it usually costs more for this version.


Anyway, mine is now on the way...
I was wanting this color as well and missed it again, DAMN!!!

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Feb 11, 2024 9:04 AM
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euuser33736594Feb 11, 2024 9:04 AM
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Quote from reactions :
That's a good price but the color
I like the color as I don't like anything too flashy. I bought their "player version" (Made in Mexico for $599) that I play daily and I wish I would have held out for this. That's a beautiful color to me.

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