Fender Stratocaster Player II Modified HSS MN Dusk

The essentials to know about the Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS guitar

• Immediate modern comfort: Modern "C" neck, 9.5" / 241 mm fingerboard with rounded edges for smooth playability along the entire length.


• HSS versatility without noise: Player II Modified humbucker at the bridge + Player II Noiseless Strat pickups for clear, precise tones and solid distortion.


• Optimized electronics: treble-bleed on the volume to maintain clarity when lowering gain, and push/pull to split the humbucker.


• Stability and expressiveness: 2-point synchronized tremolo, locking tuners, TUSQ nut, and included Deluxe Gig Bag.

A Stratocaster designed for the stage: the Fender spirit, with added reliability

This Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS incorporates the essential Strat codes (ergonomics, tremolo, easy access to controls) while adding performance-oriented improvements. Within the range, it targets guitarists who want a modern Strat ready to withstand rehearsals and concerts, with an expanded tonal palette thanks to the HSS configuration and enhanced tuning stability.

For which guitarists and styles?

Ideal for intermediate to advanced levels, this Fender is also very suitable for the gigging musician looking for a "plug and play" guitar. The HSS configuration covers a wide spectrum: pop, funk, and blues with crisp clean tones, as well as rock and alternative with a beefier bridge humbucker. The humbucker split helps achieve finer attack when you want to approach a single-coil style register.

The sound

The alder body provides the typical Fender balance: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, perfect for cutting through a mix. The Noiseless Strat pickups at the neck and middle maintain the definition and "percussive" character of a Strat while limiting background noise, very appreciated in the studio or with high-gain pedalboards. At the bridge, the Player II Modified Humbucker pushes the amp further: more density, more sustain, and a thicker grain for riffs and solos. The improved electronics (including the treble-bleed) preserve brightness when lowering the volume, allowing you to go from saturated to clean/crunch tones without losing presence.

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	Purple
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body shape	Stratocaster	Truss rod	single action, adjustment at headstock
Wood	alder	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Finish	glossy polyester	Bridge	2-point synchronized tremolo with solid steel saddles and chamfered tremolo block
Neck wood	maple	Tuners	Deluxe molded/sealed locking (short posts)
Neck finish	satin urethane	Pickguard	3-ply black/white/black
Profile	Modern "C"	Control knobs	parchment plastic
Attachment	4 bolts with "F" logo	Configuration	HSS
Inlays	Black Dot	Neck pickup	Player II Noiseless Strat
Number of frets	22	Middle pickup	Player II Noiseless Strat
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Bridge pickup	Player II Modified Humbucker
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Selector switch	5 positions (1 bridge, 2 bridge + middle, 3 middle, 4 middle + neck, 5 neck)
Nut width	1.650" / 42 mm	Auxiliary switching	push/pull on Tone 2 for humbucker split
Nut material	TUSQ	Controls	Master Volume with treble-bleed, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge)