{"product_id":"limited-edition-player-ii-stratocaster-rosewood-fingerboard-sparkle-3-color-sunburst","title":"Fender Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Stratocaster You Know, With a Sparkle You Don't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just another Strat. The Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster brings Fender's classic design into 2024 with a finish that catches every stage light—and backs it up with real playing improvements under the hood. \u003ccite index=\"2-3\"\u003eNow available in a stunning limited-edition Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst finish!\u003c\/cite\u003e If you've played a Stratocaster before, you know the feel. If you've been waiting for one that adds a little visual flair while delivering modern playability, this is it. \u003ccite index=\"1-2\"\u003eStep into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® — a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing.\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-3\"\u003eThe Player II Stratocaster radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players.\u003c\/cite\u003e The sparkle finish adds depth and dimension that standard gloss can't match, but what really sets this guitar apart are the thoughtful upgrades Fender brought to the Player II series. This one's built for players who gig, practice hard, and need a guitar that keeps up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Neck That Feels Broken In From Day One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-4\"\u003eEverything 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.\u003c\/cite\u003e That rolled edge treatment is something you usually only find on higher-end guitars—it gives the fretboard a worn-in, comfortable feel right out of the case. Your hand glides across the neck without catching on sharp edges, which makes a real difference during long sessions or tricky runs up the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Modern \"C\" profile fits most hand sizes naturally, and the \u003ccite index=\"6-14\"\u003e25.5\"\u003c\/cite\u003e scale length is pure Stratocaster—familiar to anyone who's spent time with Fender guitars. \u003ccite index=\"13-11\"\u003eNut Width: 1.650\"\u003c\/cite\u003e gives you enough room to work without feeling cramped. The \u003ccite index=\"13-11\"\u003esatin urethane\u003c\/cite\u003e finish on the back of the neck stays smooth and never gets sticky, even when your hands warm up mid-set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Alnico V Pickups With a Bit More Bite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-6\"\u003ePlayer Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre.\u003c\/cite\u003e Fender didn't reinvent the wheel here—they refined it. \u003ccite index=\"1-25\"\u003eA modern tweak of our classic sound, our Player Series pickups are designed with more power and more bite, for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge.\u003c\/cite\u003e You get that familiar Strat chime and quack, but with a bit more output to cut through a band mix without losing clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe five-way blade switch gives you all the classic Strat positions: bridge for bite, neck for warmth, and those in-between positions that deliver that signature glassy, scooped tone. Whether you're after clean funk rhythms, bluesy leads, or anything in between, the tonal palette here is wide open. The master volume and two dedicated tone controls (one for neck\/middle, one for bridge) let you shape your sound on the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware Built for Tuning Stability and Expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-7\"\u003eThis Stratocaster features a two-point Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles for definitive Strat tone with superior tremolo action for the most expressive vibrato and most daring dive bombs.\u003c\/cite\u003e The two-point design is smoother and more reliable than the vintage six-screw setup, giving you better return-to-pitch after whammy bar abuse. \u003ccite index=\"1-8\"\u003eCombining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, ClassicGear tuning machines deliver smooth, reliable performance that make it easier to fine-tune your instrument.\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-22\"\u003eAlder is a classic Fender tonewood with a nice balance of lows, mids and highs.\u003c\/cite\u003e The contoured body sits comfortably against your body, and the \u003ccite index=\"13-11\"\u003egloss polyester\u003c\/cite\u003e finish on the Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst really pops under lights. A \u003ccite index=\"6-14\"\u003esynthetic bone\u003c\/cite\u003e nut ensures consistent string contact and helps with tuning stability. The \u003ccite index=\"13-11\"\u003enickel\/chrome\u003c\/cite\u003e hardware complements the finish perfectly, and the \u003ccite index=\"13-11\"\u003e3-ply black\/white\/black\u003c\/cite\u003e pickguard ties the whole look together with classic Fender style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst finish with eye-catching depth and sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContoured alder body for balanced tone and comfortable playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern \"C\" maple neck with satin urethane back finish for smooth, fast playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5\"-radius slab rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges for broken-in comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 medium jumbo frets and 25.5\" scale length for classic Stratocaster feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Player Series Alnico V single-coil pickups with enhanced output and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-way blade switch with master volume and two tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-point Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles for expressive vibrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassicGear tuning machines with 18:1 gear ratio for stable, precise tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthetic bone nut and nickel\/chrome hardware for reliability and tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0140510551\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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