Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster®

Classic Stratocaster with Modern Performance Upgrades

The Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster® is a versatile electric guitar designed for modern guitarists, blending iconic Fender style with performance-driven upgrades. Built in Fender’s Ensenada, Mexico facility, it’s ideal for players across Australia seeking classic Stratocaster chime with enhanced playability and tonal flexibility for stage or studio use. Available in SSS, HSS, and HSS Floyd Rose configurations, it comes in vibrant finishes like Sunshine Yellow, Olympic Pearl, and Harvest Green Metallic.

High-Quality Performance

The Player II Modified Stratocaster is engineered for speed and versatility:

• Alder Body: Delivers classic Fender punch and resonance, available in gloss finishes for a striking look.
• Modern “C” Neck Profile: Features a silky satin urethane finish, a 9.5”-radius rosewood or maple fingerboard, and 22 medium jumbo frets with rolled edges for fluid playability and smooth bends.
• Player II Noiseless™ Pickups: In SSS configuration, three single-coil pickups provide classic Strat chime—bright, glassy, and quacky—without 60-cycle hum. In HSS, a Modified humbucker at the bridge adds high-output versatility, with a push/pull tone control to split it for single-coil tones. A push/pull switch on Tone 2 adds the neck pickup to positions 1 and 2 for expanded tonal options.
• 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo: With six block steel saddles and a chamfered tremolo block for wider vibrato range and superior intonation. The HSS Floyd Rose variant features a 12”-radius fingerboard and a Floyd Rose Special tremolo for extreme pitch bends.
• Enhanced Hardware: Short-post locking tuners, Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut, and a modern string tree ensure tuning stability, especially with heavy tremolo use.

Users praise its playability and noise-free pickups, with a Guitar World review noting, “Versatile enough to cover EVH’s shred to Nile Rodgers’ funk tones”. Some report the tremolo block is smaller than the standard Player II, potentially affecting sustain, and the rosewood fingerboard may feel dry if not maintained.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Available in Sunshine Yellow, Dusk, Harvest Green Metallic, Olympic Pearl, Electric Blue, and 3-Color Sunburst, with a 4-ply pickguard (tortoiseshell or aged white).
• Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, depending on configuration, ensuring comfort for long sessions.
• Hardware: Nickel/chrome, with locking tuners and a TUSQ® nut for durability and harmonic richness. Backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s built for reliability. Available at retailers like Sweetwater, Guitar Center, and Store DJ, with prices ranging from $1,049.99–$1,319 USD, often including free shipping or promotions like Mackie CR4-X monitors (until April 30, 2026).

Key Performance Features

• Body: Alder, gloss finish
• Neck: Maple, Modern “C” profile, satin urethane finish
• Fingerboard: Rosewood or maple, 9.5” radius (12” for HSS Floyd Rose), 22 medium jumbo frets
• Pickups: SSS: 3x Player II Noiseless™ single-coils; HSS: 1x Modified humbucker, 2x Noiseless™ single-coils
• Controls: Master volume with treble-bleed, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge, with push/pull)
• Bridge: 2-point tremolo (SSS/HSS) or Floyd Rose Special (HSS Floyd Rose)
• Hardware: Locking tuners, TUSQ® nut, modern string tree
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust tremolo spring tension for optimal vibrato; HSS Floyd Rose models require locking nut adjustments for tuning stability.
• Maintenance: Condition rosewood fingerboard periodically to prevent drying; clean gloss finish with a soft cloth to avoid scratches.
• Compatibility: Works with standard guitar amps; pair with Fender Tone Master for authentic tones. Test non-Fender pickups for tonal matching.
• Availability: Available at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, and Store DJ; check Reverb for specific finishes. Prices vary by configuration (SSS: ~$1,049.99 USD; HSS Floyd Rose: ~$1,319 USD).
• Warranty: Register at fender.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers.

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