Step onto the stage and embrace the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® HSS. This guitar is stage - ready, featuring modern updates to boost your performance and spark your creativity. The Player II Stratocaster HSS exudes classic Fender charm. The neck is engineered for fast and smooth playing, with a Modern “C” - profile and a silky satin urethane finish on the back. The 9.5” - radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard has smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Equipped 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 for any music genre. The 5 - way blade switch allows you to access 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 ClassicGear™ tuners ensure accurate tuning, giving you the freedom to explore countless sonic possibilities. With its great looks, amazing tone, and comfortable feel, the Player II Stratocaster HSS is perfect for creating your unique sound. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: Chambered Ash; 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; 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 your Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the ClassicGear™ tuners to get the right pitch. Then, use the 5 - way blade switch to select different pickup combinations and find the tone you like. For example, if you want a bright and clear sound, choose the neck pickup. If you prefer a more powerful and aggressive sound, go for the bridge pickup. When you're playing, the 2 - point tremolo can add some cool effects to your music, but be careful not to overdo it. As for maintenance, keep your guitar clean. You can use a soft cloth to wipe the body and the strings after each use. If the strings start to sound dull, it's time to replace them with new Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings. Also, store your guitar in a dry and cool place to prevent damage to the wood and the hardware.
