Fender Stratocaster Player II Modified HSS MN 3-Color Sunburst

A Stratocaster Designed for the Stage, in the "Player" Spirit

This Player II Modified carries the Stratocaster DNA (ergonomics, vibrato, sharp tones) while orienting it towards modern use: noise reduction with Noiseless pickups, beefier humbucker at the bridge, and more effective controls. The result: a Strat built to play loud, precise, and versatile, without losing the Fender touch.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a versatile electric guitar ready to play at home, rehearsals, or concerts. The HSS configuration is particularly suited for rock, pop, funk, modern blues, and more saturated genres thanks to the humbucker (with coil split to regain more "single-coil" attack when needed).

The Sound

The alder body provides a very Strat-balanced tone: present mids, clean lows, and clear highs, which helps maintain clarity in clean sounds as well as with effects. The pair of Noiseless pickups (neck and middle) aim for an articulate and dynamic sound, with less hum, perfect for funky rhythms, arpeggios, and singing leads. At the bridge, the Player II Modified humbucker offers more density, output, and sustain for saturated riffs and solos; the push/pull allows splitting it for finer, more biting tones. The treble-bleed on the volume preserves brightness when cleaning up the tone with the knob.

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	Gradient
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body shape	Stratocaster	Tuners	Deluxe die-cast/sealed locking (short posts)
Wood	alder	Pickguard	4-ply Tortoiseshell
Finish	glossy polyester	Knobs	Aged White plastic
Profile	Modern "C"	Configuration	HSS
Attachment	4 bolts with "F" logo	Neck pickup	Player II Noiseless Strat
Inlays	Black Dot	Middle pickup	Player II Noiseless Strat
Number of frets	22	Bridge pickup	Player II Modified Humbucker
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Selector switch	5 positions (1 bridge, 2 bridge + middle, 3 middle, 4 middle + neck, 5 neck)
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Auxiliary switching	push/pull on Tone 2 for humbucker coil split
Nut width	42 mm / 1.650"	Controls	Master Volume with treble-bleed, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge)
Nut material	TUSQ	Original strings	Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042), PN 0730250403
Truss rod	single action, headstock adjustment	Country of origin	Mexico
Hardware finish	nickel/chrome	Case/Gig bag	Deluxe Gig Bag included
Bridge	2-point synchronized tremolo with block saddles and beveled tremolo block