Fender Player II Strat HSS RW WBL

Name: Fender Player II Strat HSS RW WBL
Brand: Fender
Price: 987.8 USD
Availability: InStock

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Player II Strat HSS RW WBL

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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.