Fender Player II Strat RW BCG
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Player II Strat RW BCG
Product Info
Article Number:
595247
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Strat RW BCG
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$849.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Player II Strat RW BCG is a seriously solid upgrade from entry-level guitars. It nails that classic Strat vibe – bright, snappy, and surprisingly versatile – with a comfortable neck and decent hardware. This is a great choice for gigging musicians or students wanting a well-built, reliable instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Strat RW BCG
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on eck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Synthetic bone nut
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 3 Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single coils
- One master volume and two tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply parchment pickguard
- 2-Point synchronised tremolo with bent steel saddles
- Fender ClassicGear machine heads
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Original strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Birch Green
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Modern 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Player Series Alnico 5 pickups deliver a versatile, articulate Strat sound.
- • 2-Point tremolo allows for subtle vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard can feel a bit dry compared to maple; consider oiling.
- • Birch Green finish, while unique, might not appeal to everyone's aesthetic.
- • While improved, the Player II series still lacks some premium features of higher-end Fenders.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
3 Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium jumbo frets
Bridge
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the essence of a vintage Strat, but lacks the nuanced complexity and aged character of truly vintage pickups – still plenty of sparkle and bite though.
It's a decent 2-point trem, but aggressive dives will require frequent tuning adjustments; a locking trem would be more stable.
Rosewood tends to add a touch of warmth and mellows the high frequencies slightly compared to a maple board, contributing to a rounder overall tone.
