Step into the limelight and embrace the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® HSS. This stage - ready electric guitar comes with modern updates to supercharge your performance and spark your creativity. The Player II Stratocaster HSS exudes the classic Fender charm. Its neck is crafted for fast and seamless playability. The Modern “C” - profile has a silky satin urethane finish on the back, and the 9.5” - radius maple fingerboard has smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. The Player Series Alnico V Single - Coil Strat® pickups and the Player Series Alnico II humbucker deliver crystal - clear highs, rich mids, and tight lows, perfect for any music genre. With the 5 - way blade switch, you can easily switch from the soft chime of the neck pickup to the bold roar of the bridge pickup. The 2 - point tremolo and Fender® ClassicGear™ tuners ensure precise tuning, allowing you to explore a vast range of sounds. This guitar is perfect for creating your unique sound, offering the looks, tone, and feel that only Fender can provide. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: Chambered Mahogany; Body Finish: Gloss Polyester; Neck Profile: Modern 'C'; Fretboard Material: Maple; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets; Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot Inlays; Pickups: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucker (Bridge), Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single - Coil (Middle), Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single - Coil (Neck); Bridge: 2 - Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Parchment; Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009 -.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403; Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome.
Using your Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the Fender® ClassicGear™ tuners. You can use the 5 - way blade switch to select different pickup combinations and get the sound you want for different songs. For example, if you want a softer sound, use the neck pickup, and for a more aggressive tone, try the bridge pickup. When playing, the smooth maple fingerboard and the well - designed neck will make it easy for you to move your fingers around the frets. As for maintenance, keep your guitar clean by wiping it down with a soft cloth after each use. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the body and the finish. Check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to sound dull or show signs of wear. You can also lubricate the tuners and the tremolo mechanism occasionally to keep them working smoothly.
