A Strat That Sparkles as Bright as It Plays
Walk into rehearsal with this Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster and you'll turn heads before you plug in. The Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst finish catches light like a vintage hotrod, but this isn't just eye candy—it's a working musician's guitar with everything you need to get the gig done. Fender built the Player II Stratocaster to blend timeless charm with modern playability, and this limited-edition finish gives you a chance to own something a little more special than what everyone else has on the rack.
The Modern "C" neck profile features a silky satin urethane finish on the back, paired with a 9.5"-radius slab rosewood fingerboard that makes bends feel effortless. The rolled fingerboard edges give it a broken-in feel straight out of the case. Whether you're running through chord changes or stretching out on a solo, the 22 medium jumbo frets and 25.5" scale length put everything right where you need it.
Three Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat pickups deliver crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that work across any style. The 5-way blade switch gives you everything from glassy neck tones to that signature Strat quack in positions 2 and 4, all the way to the snappy bridge pickup bite. This guitar suits players who want classic Strat versatility without spending American-made money.
Alder Body with Balanced Tone and Comfortable Contours
The alder body anchors your tone in a balanced foundation, blending sustain with full-spectrum presence that doesn't get thin or muddy. Alder has been a Fender staple for decades because it sits perfectly in a mix—bright enough to cut through, warm enough to stay musical. The classic Stratocaster body contours mean you'll stay comfortable whether you're standing for a three-hour gig or sitting through a recording session.
The Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst finish is where this limited edition stands out. It's a gloss polyester finish that adds metallic sparkle to the classic sunburst fade, giving you stage presence without looking like you're trying too hard. Under stage lights or natural sun, this finish comes alive.
Player Series Alnico V Pickups Built for Modern Output
The Player Series pickups are a modern tweak of classic Fender sound, designed with more power and more bite for authentic tone with an edge. These aren't vintage-spec reproductions—they're voiced to work with today's amps and pedals, giving you enough output to push into overdrive naturally while staying clean and articulate when you need it.
The 5-way blade switch opens up the full Strat palette: bridge-only for cutting rhythm and leads, bridge-and-middle for that quacky funk tone, middle-only for balanced cleans, middle-and-neck for warm chimey goodness, and neck-only for smooth, fat lead tones. Two tone controls let you shape the top end—one controls the neck and middle pickups, the other handles the bridge—so you can dial in exactly what you need without reaching for a pedal.
Modern Playability Features That Make a Difference
Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability. The satin finish on the back of the neck means your hand glides smoothly without sticking, even when things get sweaty. The nut width measures 1.650 inches (42mm), giving you standard Strat string spacing that feels natural whether you're coming from another Fender or trying a Strat for the first time.
The two-point Synchronized Tremolo features bent steel saddles for classic Strat tone with smooth tremolo action, letting you add subtle vibrato or dive-bomb with confidence. ClassicGear tuning machines with an 18:1 gear ratio deliver smooth, reliable performance that keeps you in tune through aggressive whammy work. A synthetic bone nut adds to the tuning stability and enhances the guitar's natural resonance.
Product Features:
- Limited Edition Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst finish with metallic sparkle in gloss polyester
- Alder body with classic Stratocaster contours for balanced tone and all-day comfort
- Maple neck with Modern "C" profile and satin urethane finish on the back
- Slab rosewood fingerboard with 9.5" radius and rolled edges for smooth playability
- Three Player Series Alnico V single-coil Strat pickups with increased output and punch
- 5-way blade switch, master volume, and two tone controls for wide tonal range
- 22 medium jumbo frets on a 25.5" scale length
- 2-point Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles for expressive vibrato
- ClassicGear tuning machines with 18:1 gear ratio for precise tuning stability
- 1.650" synthetic bone nut for clear tone and reliable tuning
Brand: Fender
Model: Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster
SKU: 0140550551
Condition: New
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