Fender Player II Strat RW FRD
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Player II Strat RW FRD
Product Info
Article Number:
621701
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Strat RW FRD
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Player II Strat is a really solid step-up instrument. The ash body keeps it light and airy, while the Floyd Rose trem offers a modern edge. It's a great option for players wanting a versatile, easy-to-play Strat with a bit more expressive range than a traditional vintage setup – especially good for rock, pop, and even some heavier styles.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Strat RW FRD
- Electric Guitar
- Chambered body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted 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
- Pickup: 3 Player Serie Alnico 5 Strat Single Coils
- 1 master volume control
- 2 tone controls
- 5-way switch
- 3-ply mint green pickguard
- 2-point synchronised tremolo with bend steel saddles
- Fender ClassicGear machine heads
- Nickel/chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Fiesta Red
PROS
- • Ash chambered body provides excellent resonance and a surprisingly lightweight feel
- • Roasted maple neck offers stability and a smooth, fast playing experience
- • Player Series Alnico 5 pickups deliver a balanced, articulate Strat tone
- • Floyd Rose tremolo allows for wide vibrato and modern playing styles
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard might feel a bit 'sticky' for some players, especially in humid climates
- • 3-ply mint green pickguard is a stylistic choice that isn't universally appealing
- • While versatile, it leans towards brighter tones; darker sounds require more tweaking
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash (Chambered)
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
3 Player Series Alnico 5 Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bend Steel Saddles
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is kiln-dried, making it more dimensionally stable and resistant to warping. It provides a smoother feel with a slightly more glassy tone compared to a standard maple neck.
It's more complex than a vintage-style trem, but there are plenty of online resources. Proper setup and occasional maintenance are key to keeping it functioning well.
The Alnico 5s offer a more vintage-inspired tone, slightly less powerful and with a more rounded high-end than the hotter V-Mod pickups. They’re a great balance of classic Strat character and modern clarity.
