Fender Player II Strat HSS RW WBL
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Player II Strat HSS RW WBL
Product Info
Article Number:
595278
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Strat HSS RW WBL
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$987.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Player II Strat is a seriously solid upgrade over the standard Player series. The ash body and humbucker at the bridge give it a bit more growl and sustain, while still retaining that classic Strat vibe. It's a great choice for gigging musicians wanting a versatile and reliable instrument without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Strat HSS RW WBL
- Electric Guitar
- Chambered body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 22 Meidum jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 Player Series Alnico 2 humbucker (bridge)
- 2 Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single coils (middle and neck)
- 1 Master volume adn 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: White Blonde
PROS
- • Ash chambered body delivers surprising resonance and comfortable weight.
- • Player Series Alnico 2 humbucker provides a thick, warm bridge tone.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' shape and 9.5” radius enhances playability.
- • Nickel/chrome hardware offers a classic look and reliable performance.
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard might be a dealbreaker for those preferring maple or ebony.
- • HSS configuration limits versatility compared to a true single-coil Strat.
- • Tremolo system, while functional, could benefit from upgraded components.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash (Chambered)
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Player Series Alnico 2 (Humbucker), Player Series Alnico 5 (Single Coils)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit hotter and more articulate than the Vintage Noiseless, offering a warmer, more vintage-voiced humbucker tone.
The 'C' shape is a fairly standard profile; while not a super chunky neck, it’s generally comfortable for most hand sizes, though players preferring a flatter profile might find it slightly rounder.
It's functional, but the stock tremolo is fairly basic. Expect some tuning instability with extreme use; an upgrade would improve performance significantly.
