Fender Stratocaster Player II RW 3-color Sunburst

The Essentials to Know About the Fender Player II Stratocaster Guitar

• Modern Comfort: "Modern C" profile neck, satin urethane finish on the back, rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges, and 22 medium jumbo frets.


• Authentic and Versatile Strat Sound: 3 Player Series Alnico V single-coil pickups for clear highs, musical mids, and precise lows.


• Immediate Control: 5-position selector + 1 volume and 2 tone controls (including one dedicated to the bridge pickup).


• Stability and Expressiveness: 2-point synchronized tremolo and Fender ClassicGear tuners for controlled bends and vibratos.

A Strat Designed for Today's Guitarists

The Player II Stratocaster carries the timeless Fender DNA (ergonomics, iconic look, and instantly recognizable sound palette) while aligning it with current playability standards. The "Modern C" neck, 9.5" / 241 mm radius, and medium jumbo frets offer a smooth feel, ideal for seamlessly switching between chords, rhythm parts, and solos, with a satin finish that promotes playing speed.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

This electric guitar is suitable for serious beginners, intermediate, and advanced players looking for a reliable Strat for rehearsals, home studio, and stage. Thanks to the SSS configuration and 5-position selector, it covers a wide range of styles: pop, funk, blues, rock, indie, reggae, soul, and all genres where sharp attacks, snappy rhythms, and typical "scooped" intermediate positions are desired.

The Sound

With its three Alnico V single-coil pickups, the Player II Stratocaster delivers a tone that is both precise and dynamic. The neck pickup provides round and "glassy" sounds, perfect for arpeggios and smooth leads. Positions 2 and 4 combine two pickups to achieve a thinner, percussive tone, highly appreciated in funk and pop. The bridge pickup offers a sharper, biting attack, enhanced by the presence of a dedicated tone control to better adjust brightness depending on the amp and pedals. The 2-point tremolo improves smoothness and stability while maintaining the typical Strat responsiveness for vibrato and expressive effects.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, opt for a set of nickel-plated electric strings in .009-.042 gauge (like the included set). A standard strap is compatible with the original strap buttons, and plectrums (according to your attack) will allow you to exploit the full dynamics of the single-coils.

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	Gradient
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

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