Fender American Professional II Stratocaster vs Gibson Explorer
Put 7-string guitars head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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$1699.99
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$1999.00
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| 7-string Guitars | Fender American Professional II Stratocaster | Gibson Explorer |
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| Rank | ||
| Number of Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | American Professional II Stratocaster | Explorer |
| Body Material | Alder Roasted Pine | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Color | Dark Night 3-Color Sunburst Miami Blue Olympic White Black Surf Green Natural Mystic Surf Green | Antique Natural |
| Neck Material | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Deep C | Slim Taper |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on | Set Neck |
| Radius | 9.5" | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood Maple Rosewoood | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | White Dots Black Dots | Acrylic Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22, Narrow Tall | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.685" | 1.695" |
| Nut Material | Bone | Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Cold-rolled Steel Block | Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar |
| Tuners | Fender Standard Die-cast | Grover mini Rotomatics |
| Neck Pickup | Fender V-Mod II Single-coil | Burstbucker 2 Humbucker |
| Middle Pickup | Fender V-Mod II Single-coil | |
| Bridge Pickup | Fender V-Mod II Single-coil | Burstbucker 3 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 | DSX00ANCH1 |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Fender | Gibson |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $1,699.99 | $1,999.00 |
| Used Price | $1,189.99 | $1,399.30 |
| Sale Price | $1,529.99 | $1,799.10 |
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 Explorer
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Antique Natural
