Fender - Player Strat HSS - Black
Fender Guitars - Player Stratocaster - Black, HSS, Non-Locking Tremolo, Maple Fingerboard.
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Player Stratocaster HSS
(Black)
'ready to serve your musical vision'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 stunning Player Stratocaster HSS Plus Top 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.
at a glance
• Alder body with gloss finish
• One Player Series humbucking bridge pickup; two Player Series single-coil Stratocaster middle and neck pickups
• 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles
• “Modern C"-shaped neck profile
• 9.5"-radius fingerboard
Classic Stratocaster Style
NEW FENDER PLAYER SERIES PICKUPSFor greater overall tone, Fender outfitted the Player Stratocaster with twin all-new Player series single-coils and a single Humbucker in the bridge.
There’s the traditional 5-way selector switch to offer an extremely broad range of tones to choose from. You’ll of course find the usual twin tone controls, and a master volume control so you can sculpt your tone as you see fit.
2-POINT TREMOLO
BRIDGEFender included a 2-point synchronised tremolo bridge on the Player series, with bent steel saddles to enable simple tweaks for precision intonation adjustments and classic vibrato action with the included tremolo arm.
Up towards that iconic headstock you’ll find 6 standard case sealed machine heads which deliver quick, reliable and accurate tuning. There’s a synthetic bone nut too which protects from string binding whilst also aiding in this guitars impressive sustain capabilities!
Premium Fender Features
Fender 'player' STRATOCASTER When you choose Fender, you choose the best. For over 60 years the Fender Stratocaster has been the most iconic and recognisable electric guitar around, for both it's sonic qualities and it's aesthetic. Take a look below at just some of the standout features of this magnificent piece of rock history.
PLAYER SERIES
PICKUPSDesigned for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—the Player Series pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound.
2-POINT TREMOLO
BRIDGEThis Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action.
BRIDGE PICKUP
TONE CONTROLBreaking with tradition, Fender added a dedicated tone control for the bridge pickup, giving you more control over your sound in pickup positions one and two.
22-FRET
NECKAdding another fret extends the range, while the “Modern C”-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style.
MORE TRADITIONAL
BODY RADIUSThe Player Stratocaster model’s sleek curves are hand-shaped to original specifications.
“F”-STAMPED
NECK PLATEEach Player Stratocaster includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.
Fender | Player Series Stratocaster®
Melanie Faye - 'player' series demoWatch as Melanie Faye walks through the new Player Series Stratocaster!
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
More about our setup Process
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Stratocaster |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyester |
| Colour | Black |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Modern C |
| Radius | 9.5" |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.650" |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 2-point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles |
| Tuners | Fender Standard Cast/Sealed |
| Pickups | Player Series Alnico V Strat Single-coils/Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 2 x tone (neck/middle, bridge), 5-way blade pickup switch |
