Fender Stratocaster HSS Player II RW Transparent Cherry Burst

Essential Information About the Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Guitar

• Versatile HSS Configuration: two Player Series Alnico V single coils + one Player Series Alnico II humbucker for switching from bright to more powerful tones.


• Modern and Fast Neck: Modern "C" profile, satin urethane finish on the back, 9.5" / 241 mm radius fingerboard, rolled edges, and 22 medium jumbo frets.


• Stability and Expressiveness: 2-point synchronized tremolo and Fender ClassicGear tuners for smooth vibrato and reliable tuning.


• Timeless Fender Look: Stratocaster shape, refined finishes, and stage-ready ergonomics.

The Player II: The Stratocaster Spirit Designed for Today's Guitarists

The Player II Stratocaster HSS incorporates everything that defines Fender's DNA (comfort, iconic aesthetics, and dynamic response) while adding modern performance-oriented choices. Its "silky" neck feel, rolled-edge fingerboard, and HSS electronics make it a Stratocaster particularly comfortable in contemporary contexts, from precise rhythm playing to more saturated leads.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

This electric guitar is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate and advanced players seeking a reliable, ready-to-play instrument capable of covering a wide range. The single coils are perfect for pop, funk, blues, indie, and crystal-clear clean tones, while the bridge humbucker delivers the necessary punch for rock, alternative, and heavy distortion, without losing the Strat spirit in the intermediate positions.

Sound

The combination of chambered mahogany and Alnico pickups provides a warm foundation, with rich mids and good presence, while retaining resonance thanks to the chambered body. The Player Series Alnico V single coils offer a classic Strat tone: sharp attacks, clear highs, and very "glassy" positions 2 and 4 for rhythm playing. The Player Series Alnico II humbucker at the bridge boosts output and thickness in distortion, with a rounder, singing grain. The 5-position selector and two tone controls allow quick adjustments, while the 2-point tremolo delivers a smoother feel and better tuning return for exploring subtle vibratos and effects.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, choose electric strings with a gauge of .009-.042 (nickel-plated steel), like the factory-installed set. A standard strap, picks, and a guitar stand are also perfectly suited for this Stratocaster format.

Technical specifications

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

Body Finish	glossy polyester	Truss Rod Nut	hex adjustment (40.6 cm)
Body Shape	Stratocaster	Nut Material	synthetic bone
Body Style	solid body	Nut Width	42 mm / 1.65"
Headstock	Stratocaster	Bridge	2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddle
Neck Material	maple	Bridge Mounting	2-Point Modern
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front	Pickguard	3-ply parchment
Neck Shape	Modern "C"	Pickup Covers	aged white
Neck Construction	standard 4-bolt	Control Knobs	aged white plastic
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Pickup Selector Tip	Aged White
Fingerboard Material	solid rosewood	Hardware Finish	nickel / chrome
Fingerboard Inlay	White Dot	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Side Dots	white	String Guide	double wing
Number of Frets	22	Tremolo Arm	Standard Tremolo Arm
Fret Size	medium jumbo	Neck Plate	4-bolt with "F" logo
Scale Length	25.5" / 647.7 mm	Strap Locks	standard
Truss Rod	single action, headstock adjustment