The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic sound—bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation—the sonically flexible Player Stratocaster HSS is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s ready to serve your musical vision, it’s versatile enough to handle any style of music and it’s the perfect platform for creating your own sound.

Features

• Alder body with gloss finish
• One Player Series humbucking bridge pickup; two Player Series single-coil Stratocaster middle and neck pickups
• “Modern C"-shaped neck profile
• 9.5"-radius fingerboard
• 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles

Player Stratocaster HSS, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—our Player Series pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound. 2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action. BRIDGE PICKUP TONE CONTROL Breaking with tradition, we added a dedicated tone control for the bridge pickup, giving you more control over your sound in pickup positions one and two. 22-FRET NECK Adding another fret extends the range, while the “Modern C”-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style. MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII The Player Stratocaster model’s sleek curves are hand-shaped to original specifications. “F”-STAMPED NECK PLATE Each Player Stratocaster includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree. HARDWARE Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles Bridge Mounting: 2-Point Modern Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment Pickup Covers: Parchment Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic Switch Tip: Parchment Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed String Trees: Dual-Wing Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 Tremolo Arm: Standard Tremolo Arm Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with "F" Logo Strap Buttons: Standard ELECTRONICS Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil Neck Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil Pickup Configuration: HSS Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) Switching: 5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Inner Coil of Humbucker; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup MEASUREMENTS Dimensions: 4.40x15.40x42.00 IN Shipping Weight: 11.30 LB Fret Size: Medium Jumbo Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm) Shipping Length: 42.00 IN Shipping Height: 4.40 IN Shipping Width: 15.40 IN NECK Neck Material: Maple Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face Neck Shape: Modern "C" Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm) Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro Position Inlays: White Dot Number of Frets: 22 Truss Rod: Standard Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment String Nut: Synthetic Bone Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) Nut Material: Synthetic Bone BODY Body: Alder Body Finish: Gloss Polyester Body Shape: Stratocaster Body Material: Alder