Limited Edition Player Plus Stratocaster® HSS HT, Vintage White

Modern Stratocaster with Hardtail Versatility

The Limited Edition Player Plus Stratocaster® HSS HT in Vintage White is a high-performance electric guitar from Fender, blending classic Stratocaster style with modern upgrades and a hardtail bridge for enhanced tuning stability and sustain. Crafted in Fender’s Ensenada, Mexico facility, this guitar is ideal for Australian guitarists seeking versatile, hum-free tones for rock, blues, metal, and more. Its Vintage White finish, with a subtle yellowed tint, offers a retro-modern aesthetic that stands out on stage.

High-Quality Performance

The Player Plus Stratocaster HSS HT delivers exceptional tonal flexibility:

• Alder Body: Provides a balanced tone with brilliant highs, focused mids, and smooth lows, enhanced by the hardtail bridge for increased sustain and resonance.
• Pickups: Equipped with a Fireball® humbucking pickup at the bridge for powerful, defined high-gain tones, paired with two Player Plus Noiseless™ Strat® single-coil pickups (middle and neck) for bright, classic Strat shimmer without 60-cycle hum. A push-pull Tone 2 control splits the humbucker for crystal-clear single-coil tones.
• Modern “C” Neck Profile: Features a maple neck with a silky satin urethane finish, paired with a 12”-radius Pau Ferro fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets with rolled edges for fluid leads and effortless bends.
• Hardtail Bridge: A 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge with block saddles ensures superior intonation, sustain, and tuning stability, ideal for players who prefer a fixed bridge.
• Locking Tuners: Deluxe cast/sealed locking tuners provide rock-solid tuning and quick string changes.

Users praise its tonal range and stability, with a Strat-Talk forum post stating, “The Fireball humbucker and hardtail make this Strat a beast for high-gain and stable tuning” []. Some critique the mismatched pickup covers (chrome humbucker vs. white single-coils), suggesting a cover swap for visual cohesion [].

Durable and Stylish Design

• Vintage White Finish: A limited-edition gloss polyester finish with a subtle yellowed tint, mimicking aged white, paired with a 3-ply black pickguard and black plastic parts for a striking retro-modern look [].
• Weight: Approximately 8.0–8.5 lbs, ensuring comfort for extended play.
• Hardware: Nickel/chrome, with locking tuners, a hardtail bridge, and a synthetic bone nut (1.685” width) for durability and tonal clarity.
• Build Quality: Bolt-on maple neck, Pau Ferro fingerboard with white dot inlays, and a solid alder body for stage-ready reliability.

Backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s built for longevity. This limited-edition model is sold out at Fender.com and major retailers like Get My Guitar [], but used or new-old-stock units may be available on Reverb or eBay, with prices ranging from $860–$1,200 USD [,]. Australian retailers like Store DJ or Mannys Music may offer backorder options; contact 1300 858 394 for availability.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Alder, gloss polyester Vintage White finish
• Pickups: HSS (Fireball® Humbucker at bridge, 2x Player Plus Noiseless™ Single-Coil at middle/neck)
• Neck: Maple, Modern “C” profile, satin urethane finish
• Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, 12” radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, rolled edges
• Bridge: 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail with block saddles
• Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
• Controls: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge with push-pull coil-split), 5-way switch
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• Availability: Sold out at Fender.com and major retailers []; check Reverb or eBay for used units ($860–$1,200 USD) [] or contact Australian retailers like Store DJ or Mannys Music for backorders. Stock was noted as selling out quickly on Strat-Talk [].
• Setup Tip: Adjust action and intonation for optimal hardtail performance; consider professional setup for fret leveling. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included deluxe gig bag to protect the Vintage White finish; clean with a soft cloth to avoid scratches.
• Compatibility: Works with standard guitar amps; pair with Fender Tone Master amps for authentic tones. Test non-Fender pickups for tonal matching.
• Warranty: Register at fender.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers [].
• Community Feedback: Strat-Talk users highlight the hardtail’s resonance and the Fireball humbucker’s versatility, though some dislike the chrome humbucker cover’s contrast with white single-coil covers [].

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