Fender Player II Strat HSS RW electric guitar in Sunburst
Chris (MD, Guitar Mania) says:
“So here’s the new (launched July 2024) Player II series. Still Made in Mexico but seem to be even better quality than before. They just FEEL better, probably because of the rolled edges on the fretboard. They are a great way to own a ‘real’ Fender without paying big bucks. It’s a genuine Fender design, made in a Fender factory in Mexico. Straight out of the box from the factory they do require quite a bit of setting up, so just beware when buying online, you definitely want to try THE one you buy before you buy it, not one just like it. Obviously here at Guitar Mania we check, test and set up every Fender Player guitar before we put it up for sale so rest assured you’re getting a great guitar! This particular model features a Rosewood neck (RW), although they really mean Rosewood FRETBOARD, which is a nice improvement on the old Player Pau Ferro fretboards which can look a little pale and faded by comparison to Rosewood. This one here is in a classic 3 tone sunburst (3TS). A great guitar suitable for time honoured, tried and tested variety of styles from rock n rock to rock.”
More info from Fender:
Description
Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® HSS — a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing.
The Player II Stratocaster HSS radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it’s primed for today’s players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern “C”-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups and a Player Series Alnico II humbucker offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 5-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from glassy neck pickup chime to rowdy bridge pickup roar and all points in between, while a 2-point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities.
Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Stratocaster HSS has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers.
Features
Contoured Alder, Chambered Ash or Chambered Mahogany Body
Modern “C” Neck Profile
9.5“-Radius Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges
Player Series Alnico II Humbucker and Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® Pickups
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
ClassicGear™ Tuning Machines