Fender Player II Strat HSS MN AQB
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Player II Strat HSS MN AQB
Product Info
Article Number:
595296
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Strat HSS MN AQB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$907.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Player II Strat HSS is a fantastic, versatile workhorse. The HSS pickup configuration gives you a huge tonal palette, from sparkling cleans to gritty rock tones. It's a great choice for gigging musicians or players looking for a reliable, well-built Strat without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Strat HSS MN AQB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 Player Series Alnico 2 humbucker (bridge) and 2 Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single coils (middle and neck)
- 1 Master volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply parchment pickguard
- 2-Point synchronised tremolo with bent steel saddles
- Fender ClassicGear machine heads
- Hardware: Nickel/chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Aquatone Blue
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Modern C neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • Humbucker in the bridge delivers thicker, hotter tones for rock and beyond.
- • Player Series Alnico 5 pickups offer articulate and bright single-coil character.
CONS
- • Aquatone Blue finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Synchronized tremolo can feel a bit 'floaty' without proper setup and shimming.
- • Maple fretboard can be a little drier feeling compared to rosewood for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Player Series Alnico 2 (bridge), Player Series Alnico 5 (middle/neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a more balanced humbucker, offering a hotter signal than the single coils but retaining clarity and definition, avoiding the muddy tone of some higher-output models.
The Modern C profile is generally comfortable for most hand sizes, but it's a bit thinner than a traditional 'C' shape; players with very large hands might prefer something with a bit more girth.
While functional, the tremolo can experience some 'flutter' with heavy distortion and aggressive picking; a shim or upgraded tremolo block can improve stability.
