Player II Stratocaster®

Classic Design with Modern Performance

The Fender Player II Stratocaster® is a versatile electric guitar that combines iconic Stratocaster tone with modern enhancements, crafted in Fender’s Ensenada, Mexico facility. Perfect for guitarists across Australia, it delivers the signature Strat sound—crisp highs, punchy mids, and tight lows—in a player-friendly package suitable for rock, blues, jazz, and more. Available in SSS, HSS, and HSS Floyd Rose configurations with finishes like Polar White, Tidepool, 3-Color Sunburst, and limited-edition colors such as Forest Green.

High-Quality Performance

The Player II Stratocaster is engineered for tonal flexibility and ease of play:

• Alder Body: Provides balanced tone with bright highs, focused mids, and robust lows. Some limited-edition models may use chambered ash or mahogany for lighter weight and unique resonance.
• Player Series Alnico V Pickups: In SSS configuration, three single-coil pickups deliver classic Strat chime with enhanced clarity and power. HSS models feature an Alnico V humbucker at the bridge for thicker tones, with a push/pull tone pot to split the humbucker. The HSS Floyd Rose variant includes a double-locking tremolo for extreme pitch bends.
• Modern “C” Neck Profile: Maple neck with a satin urethane finish, paired with a 9.5”-radius rosewood or maple fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets with rolled edges for smooth bends and fast playability.
• 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo: Features bent steel saddles for expressive vibrato and reliable tuning stability. The HSS Floyd Rose model has a 12”-radius fingerboard and Floyd Rose Special tremolo.
• Controls: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge, with push/pull in HSS), and a 5-way switch for versatile tone shaping.

Users praise its value and versatility, with a Guitar Center review stating, “The Player II offers pro-level features at an affordable price.” Some note the stock single-coils may sound thin under heavy distortion, suggesting pickup upgrades for metal genres, and the tremolo may need careful setup for aggressive use.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Available in Polar White, Tidepool, 3-Color Sunburst, Black, Hialeah Yellow, and limited-edition colors like Forest Green or Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst, with gloss polyester finishes and 3-ply or 4-ply pickguards (black, white, or tortoiseshell).
• Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, depending on configuration, for comfortable extended play.
• Hardware: Nickel/chrome, with ClassicGear™ tuning machines (18:1 gear ratio), a synthetic bone nut (1.650” width), and a 2-point tremolo bridge (or Floyd Rose Special in HSS Floyd Rose models).
• Build Quality: Bolt-on maple neck, slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with white dot inlays, and a durable body for stage-ready reliability.

Backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s built to last. Available at retailers like Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Store DJ, and Mannys Music, with prices starting at ~$799.99 USD (SSS), ~$849.99 USD (HSS), and ~$1,099.99 USD (HSS Floyd Rose). Some retailers offer free shipping or promotions like free Mackie CR4-X monitors (until April 30, 2026).

Key Performance Features

• Body: Alder (or chambered ash/mahogany in some models), gloss polyester finish
• Pickups: SSS: 3x Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil; HSS: 1x Alnico V Humbucker, 2x Single-Coil
• Neck: Maple, Modern “C” profile, satin urethane finish
• Fingerboard: Rosewood or maple, 9.5” radius (12” for HSS Floyd Rose), 22 medium jumbo frets
• Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo (SSS/HSS) or Floyd Rose Special (HSS Floyd Rose)
• Tuners: ClassicGear™, 18:1 gear ratio
• Controls: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge, push/pull in HSS), 5-way switch
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• Availability: Widely available at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Store DJ, and Mannys Music; limited-edition finishes like Forest Green may be sold out or available on Reverb/eBay at ~$800–$1,000 USD. Contact 1300 858 394 for Store DJ stock updates.
• Setup Tip: Adjust tremolo spring tension for optimal vibrato; HSS Floyd Rose models require locking nut adjustments. 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; 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.

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