Step into the limelight and embrace the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® HSS. This stage - ready electric guitar has modern updates to supercharge your performance and fuel your playing passion. The Player II Stratocaster HSS exudes classic Fender allure, yet it's tailored for today's musicians. The neck is a masterpiece of design for quick and smooth playability. With a Modern “C” - profile and a silky satin urethane finish on the back, along with a comfortable 9.5” - radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard featuring smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets, it feels great in your hands. The Player Series Alnico V Single - Coil Strat® pickups and the Player Series Alnico II humbucker produce clear highs, rich mids, and tight lows, perfect for any music genre. The 5 - way blade switch allows you to create a wide range of tones, from the clear chime of the neck pickup to the powerful roar of the bridge pickup. A 2 - point tremolo and Fender® ClassicGear™ tuners ensure accurate and stable tuning, giving you the freedom to explore countless sonic possibilities. This guitar is ideal for crafting your unique sound, offering the looks, tone, and feel that only Fender can deliver. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: Alder; 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, tune your guitar using the Fender® ClassicGear™ tuning machines. Make sure to keep it in tune before each performance or practice session. To get different sounds, use the 5 - way blade switch. Experiment with it to find the tones you like best, whether it's the sweet sound from the neck pickup or the powerful sound from the bridge pickup. When you're playing, the 2 - point tremolo can add a cool vibrato effect, but be gentle with it to avoid going out of tune. As for maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Use a soft cloth to wipe the body and strings after each use. This helps prevent dirt and sweat from building up. Also, check the strings regularly. If they start to sound dull or break easily, it's time to replace them with new Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings. Store your guitar in a cool, dry place to avoid any damage to the body or neck. And that's it! With these tips, you can enjoy your Fender guitar for a long time.
