I HAD to Try This New Fender! | 2025 Fender American Professional II Sandblasted Smoke Review

Thank you to ‪@guitarcenter‬ for sending this review unit and sponsoring tonight's episode! 🔴Buy a GC Exclusive Sandblasted Strat: https://guitarcentercreator.pxf.io/zx... 🟢Shop ALL GuitarCenter +: Support the Show: https://guitarcentercreator.pxf.io/09... The above are affiliate links that support the show + tell GC to send me more guitars to review! 🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: https://tidd.ly/4aFiyhC 🐕 Private Help Sessions: https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-ap... ⚫Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SjrHUx 🔵Patreon Early-Access to New Videos:   / trogly   📚Description: Tonight we are reviewing the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS HT Roasted Maple Neck Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Smoke. It has a chambered, sandblasted Ash body an a roasted maple neck! The specs are quite fun - find out if the tones are right for you! Affiliate Links are found in this description + comments section - clicking and purchasing items from partners will help financially support the show. ❓Private Help Sessions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-ap... 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/earn10 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ https://sweetwater.sjv.io/x90ZDO 🔴 Shop Guitar Center + Support the Show ➡️ https://guitar-center.pxf.io/raGJPR 🟢eBay Affiliate Link: https://ebay.us/Wfmyoy 👕 Merch: https://thetroglysguitarshow.dashery.... 🥇 Patreon ➡️   / trogly   📘 Facebook ➡️   / troglys   📸 Instagram ➡️   / troglys   🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔥 TikTok:   / troglys   🛒 Current Inventory ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/CurrentInventory (also on website) ✉️ Email for Business Inquiries ➡️ [email protected] ❓Guitar Questions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-ap... 0:00 - Intro 0:07 - First Look 0:26 - Sandblasted Options 1:05 - What Is A Sandblasted Guitar 1:45 - Guitar Center Exclusive Offerings 3:16 - Case Look / Candy 4:16 - First Impressions 5:02 - Workbench / Specs 15:23 - Clean Tones 18:08 - Clean Comparison 18:34 - Dirty Tones 19:59 - Dirty Comparison 21.38 - Final Thoughts 22:50 - Watch Next ⚙️ Gear Used to Make the Show: (AFFILIATE LINKS) Guitar + Recording: George L's Guitar Lead: ebay - https://goo.gl/6SjCeG Shure SM57 (Amp Cab Mic): ebay - https://goo.gl/JK9bAC Audio Interface - Roland Duo Capture EX - amazon - https://amzn.to/2tkIBed Universal Audio Apollo Twin: amazon - https://amzn.to/2uYeeKN Headphones: Focal Listen Professional: amazon - https://amzn.to/2tonXtI Rode Videomic Go (backup audio): amazon - https://amzn.to/2vHNzm5 Lens: Lumix 12-35mm : ebay - https://goo.gl/NP6dQd Computer: Mac Pro 2013 - amazon - https://amzn.to/37L9eb4 Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X - ebay - https://goo.gl/oiU3L2 American DJ Eco UV Bar Plus Blacklight: ebay - https://goo.gl/1E4ELt Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH-4: amazon - https://amzn.to/2Se3akM Camera Gimbal: amazon - https://amzn.to/38KxYk9 Camera Slider: amazon - https://amzn.to/3bTIXK1 Rode NTG-2 (vocal + room mic): amazon - https://amzn.to/2UjxmxA