Fender Player II Strat HSS MN BLK
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Player II Strat HSS MN BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
595289
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Strat HSS MN BLK
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$831.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Player II Strat HSS is a seriously solid contender for players looking for a versatile and reliable workhorse. The modern neck profile and humbucker in the bridge give it a bit more edge than your typical Strat, making it great for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. It's an excellent value for the quality you're getting.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Strat HSS MN BLK
- 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)
- 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: Black
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Modern C neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Alnico 2 humbucker delivers thick, warm tones ideal for rock and blues.
- • Bent steel saddles on the tremolo improve tuning stability under vibrato.
CONS
- • Alder body can be slightly on the heavier side, impacting prolonged playing comfort.
- • Maple fretboard might feel a bit 'snappy' to players preferring rosewood warmth.
- • HSS configuration limits versatility compared to more complex pickup setups.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucker (Bridge), Player Series Alnico 5 Single Coils (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
The Alnico 2 in this model is voiced for a warmer, smoother tone than some of the hotter Fender humbuckers, offering a more vintage-inspired feel.
The bent steel saddles definitely improve tuning stability, but it's still a floating tremolo; regular setup and string changes are still recommended for best results.
Maple fretboards tend to produce a brighter, more articulate tone with a quicker response, which can be a contrast to the warmer, more rounded sound of rosewood.
