Step onto the stage and embrace the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® HSS. This stage - ready electric guitar has modern upgrades to supercharge your performance and fuel your musical inspiration. The Player II Stratocaster HSS exudes the classic Fender charm. Its neck is engineered for swift and smooth playability. The Modern “C” - profile with a silky satin urethane finish on the back, along with a 9.5” - radius slab rosewood fingerboard featuring smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets, makes every note easy to reach. With Player Series Alnico V Single - Coil Strat® pickups and a Player Series Alnico II humbucker, it offers clear highs, rich mids, and tight lows, suitable for all music genres. The 5 - way blade switch allows you to explore a wide range of tones, from the soft chime of the neck pickup to the powerful roar of the bridge pickup. A 2 - point tremolo and Fender® ClassicGear™ tuners guarantee precise tuning, giving you the freedom to discover endless sonic possibilities. Crafted to help you create your unique sound, the Player II Stratocaster HSS has the looks, tone, and feel that only Fender can offer. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: Alder; Body Finish: Gloss Polyester; Neck Profile: Modern 'C'; Fretboard Material: Slab Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets; Fretboard Inlays: White 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 the Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the Fender® ClassicGear™ tuning machines. Make sure it's in the key you want before you start playing. When you're ready, use the 5 - way blade switch to select different pickup combinations and find the tone you like. You can play soft melodies with the neck pickup or get a more aggressive sound with the bridge pickup. As for maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it down after each use to remove sweat and dirt. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can damage the wood and affect the tuning. If you notice the strings are starting to sound dull, it's time to replace them with new Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings. And if you use the 2 - point tremolo a lot, check it regularly to make sure it's in good working condition. With proper care, your Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS will serve you well for years to come.
