Fender Player II Stratocaster – Detailed Overview

Classic Fender Tonewoods & Versatile Sound
Body: Alder
The Player II Stratocaster features a contoured alder body, a classic Fender tonewood choice known for its balanced tonal response with clear mids, warm lows, and articulate highs, all wrapped in a gloss polyester finish for durability and classic Fender aesthetic. 

Elegant Craftsmanship & Detailing
The Player II Stratocaster blends timeless Fender design with quality upgrades:

• Finish & Aesthetics: Gloss polyester finish with a selection of classic and modern colour options (e.g., Polar White, Transparent Cherry Burst).

• Pickguard: 3-ply pickguard, classic Strat look and protection for the body surface. 

• Hardware: Nickel/chrome hardware throughout adds durability and timeless Fender styling.

• Control Knobs: Aged white plastic knobs for master volume and tone controls.

Neck, Feel & Hardware

• Neck: Maple neck with a Modern “C” profile, designed for fast, fluid playability across rhythm and lead parts.

• Fingerboard: Maple or rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5″ (241 mm) radius and rolled edges for smooth feel and comfortable bends.

• Frets: 22 medium-jumbo frets give ample range for expressive playing.

• Nut: Synthetic bone nut with a width of ~1.650″ (42 mm), versatile for many playing styles. 

• Scale Length: Standard Fender 25.5″ (648 mm) scale provides balanced string tension and familiar Strat feel.

• Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™ tuners offer smooth, reliable tuning stability.

• Truss Rod: Single-action, head-adjust truss rod with 3/16″ hex adjustment.

Electronics & Controls

• Pickups: Player Series Alnico V single-coil Strat® pickups, deliver classic Strat tone with crystalline highs and musical mids. 

• Pickup Configuration: SSS (three single-coil pickups) for quintessential Fender Strat voice.

• Controls: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge) with a 5-position blade switch for flexible tone selection across classic Strat combinations.

Bridge & Hardware

• Bridge: 2-Point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles, expressive pitch modulation with solid stability. 

• Tremolo Arm: Standard tremolo arm included.

Protection & Case

• Case/Gig Bag: Typically sold without a case

Specifications

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