Fender Player II Mod Strat HSS RW SSY
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Player II Mod Strat HSS RW SSY
Product Info
Article Number:
608982
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Mod Strat HSS RW SSY
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,186.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Player II Strat is a seriously well-thought-out instrument. The HSS configuration gives you a wide range of tones, from glassy cleans to crunchy rock, while the Modern 'inCin' neck makes it a joy to play. It's an excellent choice for gigging musicians or players looking for a versatile and reliable workhorse.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Mod Strat HSS RW SSY
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Nut: TUSQ
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 Player II Modified Humbucker (bridge) and 2 Player II Noiseless Strat Single Coils (neck and centre)
- Master volume with treble bleed and 2 tone controls
- Tone control 2 with push/pull function for coil split of the humbucker
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply black-white-black pickguard
- Synchronised 2-point tremolo with block saddles and bevelled tremolo block
- Enclosed Deluxe locking machine heads
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel .009-.042
- Colour: Sunshine Yellow
- Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Modern 'inCin' neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability
- • Player II Modified humbucker provides a thicker, hotter bridge tone
- • Push/pull coil split expands tonal versatility significantly
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a bit dry for some players
- • Tremolo system can be prone to tuning instability with heavy use
- • Sunshine Yellow finish might not appeal to everyone's aesthetic
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Player II Modified Humbucker (bridge), Player II Noiseless Strat Single Coils (neck & middle)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Synchronised 2-point Tremolo with Block Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s hotter than a standard Player II humbucker, but not as aggressive as a full-blown overwound – aiming for a more balanced, modern rock tone.
It's decent, but requires proper setup and potentially upgraded tremolo springs for consistently reliable extreme vibrato.
The TUSQ nut provides a more consistent string break angle and contributes to improved sustain and tuning stability compared to standard plastic nuts.
