Fender Stratocaster Player II MN Aquatone Blue

The Essentials to Know About the Fender Player II Stratocaster Guitar

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


• Authentic and Versatile Strat Sound: 3 Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups (SSS configuration) delivering clear highs, musical mids, and precise lows.


• Total Control: 5-position selector + 1 volume and 2 tone controls (Tone 1 for neck/middle pickups, Tone 2 for bridge pickup) covering everything from "crystalline" cleans to more biting tones.


• Stage Confidence: 2-point synchronized tremolo and Fender ClassicGear tuners for reliable tuning stability and smooth vibrato.

A Stratocaster Designed for Today's Guitarists

An inseparable icon of Fender's history, the Stratocaster has established itself as a reference for versatility and ergonomics. The Player II Stratocaster carries this legendary DNA while integrating decidedly modern choices for playing comfort (silky neck, modern radius, medium jumbo frets) and stability (2-point tremolo, ClassicGear tuners). The result: a timeless-looking Strat ready to support a modern, precise, and expressive playing style.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

The Fender Player II Stratocaster suits both the demanding beginner seeking a "real" inspiring guitar and the intermediate or advanced guitarist looking for a reliable Strat for stage and studio. Thanks to the SSS configuration and 5-position selector, it feels at home in pop, funk, blues, rock, indie, and even in articulate clean tones or edgy crunch depending on the amp and settings.

The Sound

The trio of Alnico 5 single-coil pickups delivers the classic Strat character: sharp attacks, natural brightness, and very responsive dynamics to right-hand playing. The intermediate positions (2 and 4) provide that scooped and snappy tone ideal for funky rhythms and defined arpeggios, while the neck pickup offers rounder, singing sounds. The alder body contributes to overall balance (present mids, controlled lows), and the simple yet effective electronics (1 volume, 2 tone controls) allow quick brightness adjustment or softening of a more incisive bridge sound.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, you can opt for a set of Fender USA 250L electric strings in .009-.042 (or any other .009-.042 set). A standard strap and picks are also suitable without any particular compatibility constraints.

Technical specifications

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

Body Finish	glossy polyester	Truss Rod Nut	hex adjustment
Body Shape	Stratocaster	Nut	synthetic bone
Body Style	solid body	Nut Width	42 mm / 1.65"
Body Material	alder	Bridge	2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
Headstock	Stratocaster	Bridge Mounting	2-Point Modern
Neck Material	maple	Pickguard	3-ply parchment
Neck Finish	satin urethane on the back with glossy urethane face on the headstock	Pickup Covers	aged white
Neck Shape	Modern C	Control Knobs	aged white plastic
Neck Construction	4-bolt standard	Pickup Selector Tip	Aged White
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Hardware Finish	nickel/chrome
Fingerboard Material	maple	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Fingerboard Inlay	White Dot	String Guide	single wing
Side Dots	white	Tremolo Arm	Standard Tremolo Arm
Number of Frets	22	Neck Plate	4-bolt with "F" logo
Truss Rod	single action, headstock adjustment	Strap Locks	Standard