Limited Edition Player Plus Stratocaster®, Mocha Transparent

Classic Fender Style with Modern Upgrades

The Limited Edition Player Plus Stratocaster® in Mocha Transparent is a premium electric guitar from Fender, blending iconic Stratocaster tone with player-centric enhancements and a striking, limited-edition finish. Crafted in Fender’s Ensenada, Mexico facility, this guitar is ideal for musicians across Australia seeking superb playability, versatile sound, and a unique aesthetic. Its Mocha Transparent finish, showcasing the wood grain, makes it a standout choice for stage and studio.

High-Quality Performance

The Player Plus Stratocaster delivers classic Stratocaster tone with modern refinements:

• Alder Body: Provides a balanced tonal foundation with brilliant highs, balanced mids, and smooth lows, complemented by the transparent finish that highlights the wood grain.
• Player Plus Noiseless™ Pickups: Three single-coil pickups deliver classic Strat shimmer and quack without 60-cycle hum, offering bright, touch-sensitive tone. A push-pull pot on Tone 2 adds the neck pickup to switch positions 1 and 2, providing two unique pickup configurations not typically found on a Stratocaster.
• Modern “C” Neck Profile: Features a silky satin urethane finish on a maple neck, paired with a 12”-radius maple fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets with rolled edges for fluid leads and choke-free bends.
• 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo: Equipped with six steel block saddles for superior intonation, sustain, and tuning stability, with smooth vibrato action.
• Locking Tuners: Ensure rock-solid tuning and quick string changes, enhancing performance reliability.

Users praise its versatility and hum-free pickups, with a Get My Guitar review noting, “The Mocha Transparent finish is gorgeous, and the Noiseless pickups are perfect for clean and high-gain tones” []. Some note minor imperfections like a small ding on the headstock or body in used models, as mentioned on Reverb [], and the tremolo may require setup for heavy use.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Mocha Transparent Finish: A limited-edition gloss polyester finish that reveals the alder wood grain, paired with a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard and aged white plastic parts for a modern-retro aesthetic.
• Weight: Approximately 8.0–8.5 lbs (e.g., 8lb 0.4oz per Reverb listing []), ensuring comfort for extended play.
• Hardware: Nickel/chrome, with locking tuners, a 2-point tremolo bridge, and a synthetic bone nut (1.685” width) for durability and tonal clarity.
• Maple Fingerboard: Offers a bright, snappy response, contrasting with the warmer Pau Ferro option on standard Player Plus models [].

Backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s built for reliability. The guitar is sold out at Fender.com and many retailers due to its limited-edition status, but used or new-old-stock units may be available on Reverb or eBay, with prices ranging from $900–$1,200 USD []. Australian retailers like Store DJ or Mannys Music may have limited stock or backorder options.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Alder, gloss polyester Mocha Transparent finish
• Pickups: 3x Player Plus Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat® (SSS configuration)
• Neck: Maple, Modern “C” profile, satin urethane finish
• Fingerboard: Maple, 12” radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, rolled edges
• Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with steel block saddles
• Tuners: Locking, nickel/chrome
• Controls: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge with push-pull), 5-way switch
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• Availability: Sold out at Fender.com and major retailers like Get My Guitar []; check Reverb or eBay for used units (e.g., one listed with minor dings []). Australian retailers like Store DJ or Mannys Music may offer backorders; contact 1300 858 394 for availability.
• Setup Tip: Adjust tremolo spring tension for optimal vibrato; consider professional setup for fret leveling and intonation. Use with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in a hardshell case (not included, ~$129 USD for Fender Classic Series) to protect the Mocha Transparent finish; clean with a soft cloth to avoid scratches.
• Compatibility: Works with standard guitar amps; pair with Fender Tone Master amps for authentic Stratocaster tones. Test with non-Fender pickups for tonal matching.
• Warranty: Register at fender.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers for warranty validity [].

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