Description

Real Deal Sound

The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic soundbell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulationthe sonically flexible Player Stratocaster HSS is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. Its ready to serve your musical vision, its versatile enough to handle any style of music and its the perfect platform for creating your own sound.

Features

• Alder body with gloss finish
• One Player Series humbucking bridge pickup; two Player Series single-coil Stratocaster middle and neck pickups
• Modern C”-shaped neck profile
• 9.5″-radius fingerboard
• 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles

PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS

Designed for authentic Fender tonewith a bit of an edgeour Player Series pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound.

2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE

This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action.

BRIDGE PICKUP TONE CONTROL

Breaking with tradition, we added a dedicated tone control for the bridge pickup, giving you more control over your sound in pickup positions one and two.

22-FRET NECK

Adding another fret extends the range, while the Modern C-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style.

MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII

The Player Stratocaster models sleek curves are hand-shaped to original specifications.

F-STAMPED NECK PLATE

Each Player Stratocaster includes an F-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instruments pedigree.

BODY

• Body MaterialAlder
• Body FinishGloss Polyester
• Body ShapeStratocaster

NECK

• Neck MaterialMaple
• Neck FinishSatin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
• Neck ShapeModern “C”
• Scale Length25.5″ (64.77 cm)
• Fingerboard MaterialMaple
• Fingerboard Radius9.5″ (241 mm)
• Number of Frets22
• Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
• Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
• Nut Width1.650″ (42 mm)
• Position InlaysBlack Dot
• Truss RodStandard
• Truss Rod Nut3/16″ Hex Adjustment

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge PickupPlayer Series Alnico 2 Humbucking
• Middle PickupPlayer Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
• Neck PickupPlayer Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
• ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
• Switching5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Inner Coil of Humbucker; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup
• ConfigurationHSS

HARDWARE

• Bridge2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
• Tuning MachinesStandard Cast/Sealed
• Pickguard3-Ply Parchment
• Control KnobsParchment Plastic
• Switch TipParchment
• Neck Plate4-Bolt with “F” Logo

MISCELLANEOUS

• StringsFender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403

ACCESSORIES

• Included AccessoriesNone