Fender Hybrid II Strat HSS MN VNT
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Hybrid II Strat HSS MN VNT
Product Info
Article Number:
598007
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Hybrid II Strat HSS MN VNT
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,538.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Hybrid II Strat HSS is a seriously well-rounded instrument. It nails that modern feel with the comfortable neck and versatile humbucker, while still retaining classic Strat charm. Ideal for players wanting a do-it-all guitar for rock, blues, and even some lighter funk – it's a great value proposition.
Product Description
- Fender Hybrid II Strat HSS MN VNT
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Neck profile: Modern C
- 22 Narrow tall frets
- Pickups: 2 Hybrid II Custom Voiced Stratocaster single coils (bridge and middle) and 1 Hybrid II Custom Voiced humbucker (neck)
- Master volume control and 2 tone controls
- Tone control 2 with push/pull for coil split
- 5-Way switch
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Eggshell
- 2-Point synchronised tremolo with vintage-style stamped steel saddles
- Vintage style locking machine heads
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Vintage natural
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Hybrid II pickups offer versatile sounds, from glassy cleans to thick humbucker crunch.
- • Modern C neck profile is comfortable and fast for a wide range of playing styles.
- • Vintage-style locking tuners provide reliable tuning stability and ease of string changes.
CONS
- • Alder body can make the guitar feel slightly top-heavy for some players.
- • Coil-split tone isn't as nuanced or 'vintage' as true single-coil Strat tones.
- • The tremolo system, while functional, isn’t a high-end floating tremolo.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with black dot inlays
Pickups
2 Hybrid II Custom Voiced Strat single coils, 1 Hybrid II Custom Voiced humbucker
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Narrow tall frets
Bridge
2-Point synchronized tremolo with vintage-style stamped steel saddles
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for an alder body Strat
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's less aggressive than a truly overwound pickup, offering a more balanced and articulate tone, but still provides a noticeable increase in output and warmth.
Yes, the Modern C profile is noticeably thinner and more consistently shaped than older Strat necks, offering a faster, more modern playing experience.
It's a usable split, but it won't perfectly replicate the character of a traditional single-coil – expect a slightly 'thinner' sound with a touch of hum.
