Fender Player Stratocaster HSS

FENDER PLAYER STRATOCASTER HSS ( MAPLE NECK )

REAL DEAL SOUND

The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic sound—bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation—the sonically flexible Player Stratocaster HSS is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s ready to serve your musical vision, it’s versatile enough to handle any style of music and it’s the perfect platform for creating your own sound.

FEATURES

• Alder body with gloss finish

• One Player Series humbucking bridge pickup; two Player Series single-coil Stratocaster middle and neck pickups

• “Modern C"-shaped neck profile

• 9.5"-radius fingerboard

• 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles

PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS
Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—our Player Series pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound.

2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE
This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action.

BRIDGE PICKUP TONE CONTROL
Breaking with tradition, we added a dedicated tone control for the bridge pickup, giving you more control over your sound in pickup positions one and two.

22-FRET NECK
Adding another fret extends the range, while the “Modern C”-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style.

MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII
The Player Stratocaster model’s sleek curves are hand-shaped to original specifications.

“F”-STAMPED NECK PLATE
Each Player Stratocaster includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name :  Player Stratocaster® HSS

Series :  Player

Country Of Origin :  Mexico

Body :  Alder

Body Finish :  Gloss Polyester

Body Shape :  Stratocaster®

Neck Material :  Maple

Neck Finish :  Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face

Neck Shape :  Modern "C"

Scale Length :  25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard :  Maple or Pau Ferro

Fingerboard Radius :  9.5" (241 mm)

Number of Frets :  22

Frets Size :  Medium Jumbo

String Nut :  Synthetic Bone

Nut Width :  1.650" (42 mm)

Position Inlays :  White Dots

Truss Rods :  Standard

Truss Rod Wrench :  3/16" Hex (Allen)

Bridge Pickup :  Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking

Middle Pickup :  Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil

Neck Pickup :  Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil

Controls :  Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Pickup Switching :  5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Inner Coil of Humbucker; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup

Pickup Configuration :  HSS

Bridge :  2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

Hardware Finish :  Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Machines :  Standard Cast/Sealed

Pickguard :  3-Ply Parchment

Control Knobs :  Parchment Plastic

Strings :  Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)

Included Accessories :  None

Dimensions :  4.50x15.30x42.10 IN

Weight :  10.30 LB