Player II Modified Stratocaster® HSS

Classic Stratocaster with Modern Upgrades

The Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster® HSS is a high-performance electric guitar that blends iconic Stratocaster style with modern enhancements, designed for today’s players. Crafted in Fender’s Ensenada, Mexico facility, it’s perfect for guitarists in Australia seeking versatile tones, enhanced playability, and rock-solid tuning stability. Available in finishes like Olympic Pearl, Dusk, and Birch Green, it combines classic aesthetics with pro-tier features for rock, blues, metal, and more.

High-Quality Performance

The Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS is engineered for tonal flexibility and precision:

• Alder Body: Delivers classic Fender punch with bright highs, balanced mids, and tight lows, ideal for a wide range of genres.
• Pickups: Features a Player II Modified humbucker at the bridge for articulate, high-output tones, paired with two Player II Noiseless™ Strat® single-coil pickups (middle and neck) for classic Strat chime without 60-cycle hum. A push-pull switch on Tone 2 splits the humbucker for single-coil tones, adding versatility.
• Modern “C” Neck Profile: Maple neck with a silky satin urethane finish, paired with a 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or 1-piece maple fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets with rolled edges for fluid, comfortable playability.
• 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo: Equipped with six block steel saddles and a chamfered tremolo block for superior intonation, sustain, and a wider range of vibrato expression compared to standard tremolos.
• Locking Tuners and TUSQ® Nut: Short-post locking tuners and a Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut ensure unparalleled tuning stability, especially with heavy tremolo use, while enhancing mid and upper-range harmonics.
• Controls: Master volume with treble-bleed circuit, Tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), Tone 2 (bridge pickup with push/pull), and a 5-way blade switch (Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge+Middle, Position 3: Middle, Position 4: Middle+Neck, Position 5: Neck).

Reviews praise its versatility, with Guitar World noting, “It nails classic Strat tones and handles high-gain with ease” []. Some users report minor quality control issues, like finish blemishes or tremolo setup needs, but overall, it’s lauded for pro-level performance at an accessible price [].

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Available in Olympic Pearl, Dusk, Birch Green, and other vibrant colors, with a gloss polyester finish, 3-ply mint green or black pickguard, and aged white or black plastic parts for a modern-classic look.
• Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, ensuring comfort for extended play.
• Hardware: Nickel/chrome, with short-post locking tuners, a TUSQ® nut (1.650” width), a modern string tree for smooth string travel, and a 2-point tremolo bridge.
• Build Quality: Bolt-on maple neck, rosewood or maple fingerboard with white dot inlays, and a solid alder body for stage-ready durability.

Backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s built for reliability. Available at retailers like Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Store DJ, and Mannys Music, with prices around $1,079.99–$1,209.99 USD. Some retailers offer free shipping or promotions like free Mackie CR4-X monitors (until April 30, 2026) [].

Key Performance Features

• Body: Alder, gloss polyester finish
• Pickups: HSS (Player II Modified Humbucker at bridge, 2x Player II Noiseless™ Single-Coil at middle/neck)
• Neck: Maple, Modern “C” profile, satin urethane finish
• Fingerboard: Rosewood or 1-piece maple, 9.5” radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, rolled edges
• Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with block steel saddles, chamfered tremolo block
• Tuners: Short-post locking, nickel/chrome
• Controls: Master volume with treble-bleed, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge with push/pull), 5-way switch
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• Availability: Available at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Store DJ, and Mannys Music; prices range from $1,079.99–$1,209.99 USD []. Check Reverb or eBay for used units (~$800–$1,000 USD). Contact 1300 858 394 for Store DJ stock updates.
• Setup Tip: Adjust tremolo spring tension and TUSQ nut lubrication for optimal vibrato; consider professional setup for fret leveling and intonation. Pair 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 finish; clean with a soft cloth and condition rosewood fingerboard periodically.
• 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: Some Reddit users express disappointment with rosewood fingerboard dryness, recommending regular conditioning []. Mixdownmag.com.au calls it a “hot-rodded fan favorite” for its pro-tier flexibility [].

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