Fender American Professional II Stratocaster vs Gibson Custom Explorer Custom
Put 7-string guitars head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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| 7-string Guitars | Fender American Professional II Stratocaster | Gibson Custom Explorer Custom |
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| Number of Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | American Professional II Stratocaster | Explorer Custom |
| Body Material | Alder Roasted Pine | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Color | Dark Night 3-Color Sunburst Miami Blue Olympic White Black Surf Green Natural Mystic Surf Green | Ebony |
| Neck Material | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Deep C | Medium C |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on | Neck-through |
| Radius | 9.5" | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood Maple Rosewoood | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Inlay | White Dots Black Dots | Mother-of-Pearl Blocks |
| Number of Frets | 22, Narrow Tall | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.685" | 1.69" |
| Nut Material | Bone | Corian |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Cold-rolled Steel Block | Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar |
| Tuners | Fender Standard Die-cast | Grover Kidney |
| Neck Pickup | Fender V-Mod II Single-coil | 490R Bass Humbucker |
| Middle Pickup | Fender V-Mod II Single-coil | |
| Bridge Pickup | Fender V-Mod II Single-coil | 498T Treble Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 2 x tone (push/push add neck) | 2 x volume, 1 x master tone |
| Switching | 5-way blade pickup switch | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Strings | Fender USA 250L, .009-.042 | Gibson, .010-.046 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case | Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | 0113900761 0113902761 0113900700 0113902719 0113900705 0113902706 0113902718 0113902705 0113900763 0113900718 0113900719 0113902700 | DSMXEBGH1E |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Fender | Gibson Custom |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $1,699.99 | $5,299.00 |
| Used Price | $1,189.99 | $3,709.30 |
| Sale Price | $1,529.99 | $4,769.10 |
7-string Guitars Descriptions
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster
Fender's American Professional II Stratocaster offers multiple upgrades from its inaugural configuration. The lightweight, contoured body delivers a nicely balanced tonal foundation with a highly-resonant quality. This solidbody electric guitar's first major upgrade lies in the pickup selection. The American Professional II Stratocaster is loaded with a trio of V-Mod II single-coil pickups that pump out a vintage tone with modern refinements. An upgraded 2-point tremolo bridge and cold-rolled steel block combine to give you plenty of sustain and brightness. Further performance upgrades include a contoured heel joint, "Super-Natural" satin neck finish, and upgraded electronics. If you're looking for a guitar with a vintage voice and modern feel, the American Professional II Stratocaster is worth your consideration.
Gibson Custom Explorer Custom
Solidbody Electric Guitar, Limited Edition, with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Ebony
