Fender Stratocaster HSS Player II RW Polar White

A Modern Stratocaster in the Fender Spirit

The Player II Stratocaster HSS continues the legacy of Fender Stratocasters made for playing, rehearsing, and performing without compromise. It retains the fundamentals that built the legend (ergonomics, vibrato, clear attack) while incorporating modern choices focused on playing comfort and efficiency: a fast neck, a modern radius, and HSS electronics capable of adapting to many styles.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

This electric guitar is suitable for the serious beginner as well as the intermediate or advanced guitarist looking for a reliable and versatile Strat. The single-coils are perfect for pop, funk, blues, and indie (precise attack, clear chords), while the bridge humbucker provides the body and gain level expected for rock, punk, hard rock, and more sustained solos.

Sound

With its Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coils in the neck and middle positions, the Player II delivers defined highs, dynamic low-mids, and that typical Strat "snap," ideal for clean rhythms and arpeggios. The Player Series Alnico 2 humbucker at the bridge adds a rounder, thicker response with a less aggressive attack than an Alnico 5, useful for singing crunch tones and smooth overdrives without harshness. The 5-position selector switch allows instant switching from crystalline clean to a beefier bridge tone, while the two tone controls (Tone 1 for neck/middle pickups, Tone 2 for bridge pickup) facilitate adjusting bite and brightness depending on the amp and pedals. The 2-point tremolo contributes to a smoother feel and good stability for vibratos and subtle effects.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, choose a set of Fender USA 250L .009-.042 nickel-plated steel strings, identical to the factory setup specified. A standard instrument jack cable (6.35 mm jack) is obviously suitable for this electric guitar on stage and in the studio.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	White
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body Material	alder	Pickup Covers	aged white
Body Style	solid body	Control Knobs	aged white plastic
Body Shape	Stratocaster	Pickup Selector Tip	Aged White
Body Finish	glossy polyester	Hardware Finish	nickel/chrome
Headstock	Stratocaster	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Neck Material	maple	String Tree	double wing
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front	Tremolo Arm	Standard Tremolo Arm
Neck Shape	Modern "C"	Neck Plate	4-bolt with "F" logo
Neck Construction	standard 4-bolt	Strap Locks	standard
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Bridge Pickup	Player Series Alnico 2 humbucker
Fingerboard Material	rosewood	Middle Pickup	Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil
Fingerboard Inlays	Black Dot	Neck Pickup	Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil
Side Markers	black	Configuration	HSS
Number of Frets	22	Controls	master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Truss Rod	single action, adjustable at headstock	𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝟱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Truss Rod Nut	hex adjustment (manufacturer spec: 40.6 cm)	▸ Position 1	bridge pickup
Nut Material	synthetic bone	▸ Position 2	bridge and middle pickups
Nut Width	42 mm / 1.65" (manufacturer spec: 2.54 cm)	▸ Position 3	middle pickup
Bridge	2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles	▸ Position 4	neck and middle pickups
Bridge Mount	2-Point Modern	▸ Position 5	neck pickup
Pickguard	3-ply parchment	Model	Player II Stratocaster HSS