Step into the limelight and embrace the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® HSS. This stage - ready guitar has modern updates to supercharge your performance and fuel your musical inspiration. The Player II Stratocaster HSS exudes classic Fender allure, yet it's tailored for today's musicians. The neck is a dream for fast and smooth playing. It features a Modern “C” - profile with a silky satin urethane finish on the back, and a comfortable 9.5” - radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. The Player Series Alnico V Single - Coil Strat® pickups and the Player Series Alnico II humbucker offer clear highs, rich mids, and tight lows, perfect for any genre. The 5 - way blade switch allows you to choose from the gentle chime of the neck pickup to the powerful roar of the bridge pickup. A 2 - point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners guarantee accurate tuning stability, opening up endless sonic possibilities. With its great looks, amazing tone, and comfortable feel, the Player II Stratocaster HSS is ideal for creating your unique sound, just as 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. You can get it to the perfect pitch for your playing. To change tones, use the 5 - way blade switch. It's like having a palette of sounds at your fingertips. Move it around to find the sound you like, whether it's the soft sound from the neck pickup or the strong sound from the bridge pickup. When you're done playing, it's important to take good care of your guitar. Keep it in a case to protect it from dust and bumps. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to keep them in good condition. Also, check the tuning machines regularly to make sure they're working well. And if you notice the strings are getting old or dull, replace them with Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings. This way, your guitar will always be ready for your next great performance.
