Fender Player II Strat HSS RW TCB
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Player II Strat HSS RW TCB
Product Info
Article Number:
595280
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Strat HSS RW TCB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Player II Strat is a solid, versatile workhorse. The mahogany body gives it a richer, warmer tone than traditional ash, while the modern neck makes it easy to play. It's a great option for gigging musicians who need a reliable, well-built Strat with a bit more bite, particularly for rock, blues, and modern genres.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Strat HSS RW TCB
- Electric Guitar
- Chambered body: Mahogany
- 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")
- 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
- Nickel / Chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Transparent Cherry Burst
PROS
- • Mahogany chambered body delivers warmth and sustain, a noticeable upgrade.
- • Modern C neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Player Series Alnico 2 humbucker provides thick, powerful bridge tones.
- • Bent steel saddles on the tremolo improve tuning stability and feel.
CONS
- • Mahogany body, while warm, can limit high-frequency clarity for some players.
- • Rosewood fingerboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • HSS configuration, while versatile, isn't a 'true’ vintage Strat tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (Chambered)
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Player Series Alnico 2 (H), Alnico 5 (S x 2)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mahogany imparts a warmer, rounder tone with more sustain; it lacks the bright, airy quality of ash, but delivers a pleasing thickness.
The bent steel saddles significantly improve tremolo stability, but it's still a floating trem – expect some tuning fluctuations with heavy use.
The Alnico 2 delivers a slightly smoother, less overwound tone than the standard humbucker, offering a more balanced output and a touch more clarity.
