A Fresh Twist on a Timeless Classic
You know the Stratocaster—it's been around since 1954 for good reason. But this Player II takes everything you already love about a Strat and refines it for the way you actually play today. The Aquatone Blue finish is one of those new-from-the-archives colors Fender dug up, and it's stunning in person—bright, bold, and way cooler than another sunburst. Pair that with the clean maple fingerboard and you've got a guitar that looks as sharp as it sounds.
The Player II Stratocaster delivers classic Fender vibe without the vintage price tag or vintage quirks. The Modern "C" neck profile with satin urethane finish and 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard with rolled edges means it's built for speed and comfort right out of the box. Whether you're working through chord progressions or tearing into a solo, this neck just gets out of your way. The alder body provides that balanced, punchy Strat foundation, and the Player Series Alnico V single-coil pickups deliver crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that sound great clean or driven. It's a Strat for players who want the real deal, not a compromise.
This is the guitar for anyone who wants authentic Fender tone and feel without breaking the bank. Beginner picking up your first Strat? You'll grow with this one. Veteran player adding to the arsenal? You already know what a good Strat can do.
Playability That Feels Dialed In
The Modern "C"-profile maple neck features a silky satin urethane finish on the back, so your hand glides effortlessly up and down the neck. The 9.5"-radius fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets strikes a great balance—curved enough for comfortable chording, flat enough for easy bending and fast runs. The rolled edges give it that broken-in feel from day one, like it's been in your hands for years.
The 25.5-inch scale length is pure Stratocaster DNA—snappy, bright, and responsive. The nut width is 1.650 inches (42 mm), which is Fender's standard spacing. String-to-string clarity is excellent, whether you're fingerpicking or digging in with a pick. The two-point Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles is smooth and stable, great for adding vibrato or subtle shimmer without turning into a tuning nightmare.
ClassicGear tuning machines with an 18:1 gear ratio deliver smooth, reliable performance, making tuning adjustments quick and precise. The synthetic bone nut contributes to solid tuning stability and clear note articulation. Everything about this guitar's setup is designed to let you focus on playing, not fighting your instrument.
Three Pickups, Endless Attitude
Player Series Alnico V single-coil Strat pickups are the heart of this guitar's sound. Fender designed these pickups specifically for the Player II series, aiming for more power and more bite, for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge. The neck pickup gives you warm, glassy cleans perfect for jazzy chords or mellow rhythm work. The middle pickup has that classic Strat quack and chime. The bridge pickup brings brightness and bite that cuts through any mix.
The 5-way blade switch opens up the full tonal palette. Position 1 is bridge pickup, Position 2 combines bridge and middle, Position 3 is middle only, Position 4 combines middle and neck, and Position 5 is neck pickup. Those in-between positions—2 and 4—are where the Strat magic happens, delivering those iconic quacky, bell-like tones that have defined countless records. You've got two tone controls: one for the neck and middle pickups, another dedicated to the bridge, plus a master volume. That gives you plenty of tonal shaping right at your fingertips.
This pickup configuration covers a lot of ground. Clean funk and R&B? Check. Crunchy rock rhythm? Absolutely. Soaring lead tones? You bet. The Player II Stratocaster doesn't box you into one style—it adapts to however you want to play.
Product Features:
- Alder body with contoured shape for balanced tone and comfortable playing
- Modern "C" maple neck with satin urethane finish for smooth, fast playability
- Maple fingerboard with 9.5" radius and rolled edges, 22 medium jumbo frets
- Player Series Alnico V single-coil Strat pickups in SSS configuration
- 5-way blade switch with master volume and two tone controls
- 25.5" scale length and 1.650" synthetic bone nut
- 2-point Synchronized Tremolo bridge with bent steel saddles
- ClassicGear tuning machines with 18:1 gear ratio
- Aquatone Blue gloss polyester finish
- Made in Mexico at Fender's Ensenada factory
Brand: Fender
Model: Player II Stratocaster
SKU: 0140512518
Condition: New
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