The Stratocaster You Actually Want to Play
Walk into any music shop and you'll see Stratocasters hanging on the wall — but the Player II isn't just another Strat. This is Fender's answer to what working guitarists have been asking for: the iconic sound and feel of a Stratocaster, updated with the kind of thoughtful details that make you pick it up more often. The rolled fingerboard edges feel broken-in from day one. The Modern "C" neck profile fits a wide range of hands without feeling generic. And those Player Series Alnico V pickups deliver that bell-like Strat tone with just enough extra output to push through a band mix.
This Polar White finish over alder gives you the classic look without trying too hard. The neck features a Modern "C" profile with satin urethane finish on the back and a 9.5"-radius rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. The nut width is 1.650 inches (42 mm), and the scale length is 25.5 inches — standard Strat dimensions that feel immediately familiar if you've spent time with Fenders, but approachable if you haven't.
Whether you're gigging every weekend or finally making time to play again, the Player II Stratocaster is built for players who want a guitar that feels like it's already yours. It suits rhythm players who need clarity across all six strings, lead players who bend strings without fighting the setup, and anyone who's ever wondered why some guitars just feel right in your hands.
Three Pickups, Endless Strat Tones
The Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. Fender didn't reinvent the wheel here — they took the classic Strat single-coil recipe and voiced it for modern playing. These pickups are wound with Alnico 5 magnets for that unmistakable Fender chime and quack, with increased output and beefed-up midrange response for more muscularity to slice through a dense mix.
The 5-way blade switch offers Position 1 (Bridge Pickup), Position 2 (Bridge and Middle), Position 3 (Middle Pickup), Position 4 (Middle and Neck), and Position 5 (Neck Pickup). You get the rowdy bridge snap for rhythm work, those iconic in-between quack tones in positions 2 and 4, and warm neck pickup cleans that sit perfectly in a mix. The controls include Master Volume, Tone 1 for Neck/Middle Pickups, and Tone 2 for the Bridge Pickup, giving you practical tone-shaping right at your fingertips.
This is the SSS configuration that made the Stratocaster famous. It won't do metal chug, but if you're playing anything from clean chord work to classic rock leads, blues licks to funk rhythm, these pickups cover the range without needing a pickup swap the day you bring it home.
Built for Comfort, Dialed for Stability
The body is contoured alder, available in classic Fender finishes. Alder is Fender's go-to tonewood for Stratocasters — balanced, resonant, and light enough for long sets without feeling cheap. The body's double-cutaway contours aren't just for looks; they make the guitar sit comfortably whether you're standing with a strap or sitting with it on your knee.
The 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles delivers definitive Strat tone with smooth tremolo action. The 2-point system offers enhanced playing feel, smooth travel, and reduced friction against the posts for expressive vibrato and stable tuning. ClassicGear tuning machines combine vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio for smooth, reliable tuning performance. The synthetic bone nut adds consistency and durability.
The guitar is crafted at Fender's Ensenada, Mexico manufacturing facility. The build quality reflects decades of refinement at that plant — solid fretwork, clean finishes, and setups that arrive ready to play. The hardware includes a 4-bolt neck plate with "F" logo, 3-ply parchment pickguard, aged white plastics, and nickel/chrome hardware finish.
Product Features:
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Body: Contoured alder body with gloss polyester finish in Polar White
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Neck: Maple neck with Modern "C" profile, satin urethane finish on back, 4-bolt construction
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Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" radius with rolled edges, 22 medium jumbo frets, white dot inlays
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Pickups: Three Player Series Alnico V single-coil Strat pickups (SSS configuration)
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Electronics: 5-way blade switch, master volume, two tone controls
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Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
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Hardware: Fender ClassicGear tuning machines, synthetic bone nut (1.650" width), nickel/chrome hardware
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Scale Length: 25.5 inches with 22 frets
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Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 gauges)
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Made in Mexico at Fender's Ensenada facility
Brand: Fender
Model: Player II Stratocaster
SKU: 0140510515
Condition: New
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