Fender Player II Strat HSS MN HLY
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Player II Strat HSS MN HLY
Product Info
Article Number:
595304
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Strat HSS MN HLY
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$888.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Player II Strat HSS is a seriously solid upgrade over the standard Player series. The neck profile is modern and comfortable, and that humbucker in the bridge gives you plenty of bite for heavier genres while still retaining that classic Strat sparkle. It’s a fantastic option for players wanting a versatile, reliable instrument that can handle a wide range of styles.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Strat HSS MN HLY
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingebroard inalys
- 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
- Pickup: 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: Hialeah Yellow
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Modern C neck profile is comfortable and fast for a wide range of playing styles.
- • Player Series humbucker delivers a thick, powerful bridge tone for rock and metal.
- • Synchronized tremolo allows for expressive vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
CONS
- • Hialeah Yellow finish might be polarizing – a bit too bright for some tastes.
- • Maple fretboard can be a bit 'snappy' – might prefer rosewood for warmer tones.
- • While versatile, the HSS configuration leans slightly towards rock/modern tones.
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
It's a hotter pickup than the Player Series single coils, but it's not in the extreme high-output range; it's more balanced and retains some clarity.
The 2-point synchronized tremolo is decent for basic vibrato, but aggressive dives will require more frequent tuning adjustments – a heavier gauge string set helps.
Maple generally produces a brighter, snappier tone with more attack; rosewood offers a warmer, rounder sonic character.
