The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic sound—bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation—the Player Stratocaster is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s ready to serve your musical vision, it’s versatile enough to handle any style of music and it’s the perfect platform for creating your own sound.
FEATURES
Alder body with gloss finish
Three Player Series single-coil Stratocaster pickups
“Modern C"-shaped neck profile
9.5"-radius fingerboard
2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles
PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS
Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—our Player Series pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound.
2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE
This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action.
BRIDGE PICKUP TONE CONTROL
Breaking with tradition, we added a dedicated tone control for the bridge pickup, giving you more control over your sound in pickup positions one and two.
22-FRET NECK
Adding another fret extends the range, while the “Modern C”-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style.
MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII
The Player Stratocaster model’s sleek curves are hand-shaped to original specifications.
“F”-STAMPED NECK PLATE
Each Player Stratocaster includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.
BODY
Body MaterialAlder
Body FinishGloss Polyester
Body ShapeStratocaster
NECK
Neck MaterialMaple
Neck FinishSatin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Neck ShapeModern "C"
Scale Length25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard MaterialMaple
Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets22
Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
Position InlaysBlack Dots
Truss RodStandard
Truss Rod Nut3/16" Hex Adjustment
ELECTRONICS
Bridge PickupPlayer Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
Middle PickupPlayer Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
Neck PickupPlayer Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Switching5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
ConfigurationSSS
Special ElectronicsFishman® Aura™ System
HARDWARE
Bridge2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
Tuning MachinesStandard Cast/Sealed
Pickguard3-Ply Parchment
Control KnobsParchment Plastic
Switch Tip&emspParchment
Neck Plate4-Bolt "F" Stamped
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
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