The Stratocaster, Perfected for the Modern Player
Walk into a rehearsal room, a recording studio, or a stage anywhere in the world, and you'll find a Stratocaster. That's not by accident. The Player II Modified Stratocaster® is a classic guitar with the modern player in mind. Fender took everything that makes a Strat timeless and added the kind of thoughtful upgrades that working players actually want: noiseless™ pickups deliver classic Strat® chime and sparkle while eliminating unwanted noise and the push/pull switch on the 2nd tone control provides even more tonal flexibility by adding the neck pickup into switch positions 1 and 2. This isn't about reinventing the wheel—it's about making the wheel roll a little smoother.
The 3-Tone Sunburst finish is as classic as it gets, but the real story is what you feel and hear. 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 1-piece maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. The alder body provides classic Fender punch that cuts through any mix. Whether you're tracking in your bedroom or playing a festival stage, this Strat has the versatility to keep up.
This guitar suits players who want authentic Stratocaster DNA with practical, performance-driven improvements. If you've been eyeing a Strat but want something that feels dialed-in right out of the case, the Player II Modified delivers.
Noiseless Pickups That Actually Sound Like a Strat
Here's the thing about noiseless pickups: they often sound sterile, losing the character that makes a Strat sound like a Strat. Fender solved that problem. The Player II Modified Stratocaster features three Player II Noiseless Strat single-coil pickups, delivering classic Strat tones without the hum. You get the bell-like chime in the neck position, the quack in positions 2 and 4, and the snap in the bridge—all without the 60-cycle hum that used to be part of the deal.
The push/pull switch on the 2nd tone control provides even more tonal flexibility by adding the neck pickup into switch positions 1 and 2. That means you can blend the neck pickup with the bridge for thicker lead tones or combine it with the bridge-and-middle setting for added warmth. These aren't switch positions you get on a standard Strat, and they open up genuinely useful tonal ground. The master volume control includes a treble-bleed circuit, so rolling back the volume doesn't turn your tone to mud—your highs stay clear and articulate even at lower volumes.
A Neck Built for Speed and Comfort
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 1-piece maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. The Modern C profile is slim enough for quick position shifts but substantial enough that it doesn't feel fragile. The satin finish on the back of the neck means your hand glides without sticking, even during long sessions.
Those rolled edges aren't just a comfort feature—they're a feel upgrade that used to be reserved for higher-priced instruments. The 9.5-inch-radius fingerboard and medium-jumbo frets provide an ideal platform for wide, multi-step bends and vibrant vibrato. The 25.5-inch scale length is pure Stratocaster, giving you that familiar string tension and bright, articulate response. The 1.65-inch nut width and 22 frets give you plenty of room to work, whether you're playing rhythm chords or stretching into the upper register for leads.
Hardware That Stays in Tune
Tuning stability has always been the Achilles' heel of tremolo-equipped guitars, but Fender addressed it from multiple angles on the Player II Modified. A two-point tremolo bridge with 6 block steel saddles provides superior intonation, sustain, tuning stability and ease of adjustment. The upgraded chamfered tremolo block has been modified to enable a wider range of travel compared to a standard tremolo block, allowing players to coax even more expressive, musical vibrato from their instrument.
Short post locking tuning machines provide a sharper break angle over the nut for enhanced tuning stability while making string changes fast and easy. The locking mechanism grips the string securely, reducing slippage and making restringing less of a hassle. The Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut provides unparalleled tuning stability, especially with heavy tremolo use, and produces more harmonics in the mid and upper range. Even the string tree is upgraded—the modern string tree provides a smooth travel surface for the strings, preventing hang ups and keeping tuning stable during the most demanding performances.
Product Features:
- Body: Alder body provides classic Fender punch, contoured for comfort, gloss polyester finish in 3-Tone Sunburst
- Neck: Maple Modern C profile with satin urethane finish, 25.5-inch scale length, bolt-on construction
- Fingerboard: 1-piece maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets, 9.5-inch radius, black dot inlays
- Pickups: Three Player II Noiseless Strat single-coil pickups, delivering classic Strat tones without the hum
- Electronics: Push/pull switch on the 2nd tone control provides even more tonal flexibility by adding the neck pickup into switch positions 1 and 2, master volume with treble-bleed circuit, 5-way blade switch
- Bridge: 2-point tremolo bridge with 6 block steel saddles and chamfered tremolo block for wider range of travel
- Tuners: Short post locking tuning machines (Deluxe Cast/Sealed)
- Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut, 1.65-inch width
- Hardware: Nickel/chrome finish, 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, aged white knobs and pickup covers
- Country of Origin: Made in Fender's Ensenada factory in Mexico
Brand: Fender
Model: Player II Modified Stratocaster
SKU: 0147422300
Condition: New
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