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Step onto the stage and immerse yourself in the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster®. This stage-ready guitar comes with modern updates to supercharge your performance and fuel your creativity. The Player II Stratocaster has that classic Fender allure, but it's built for today's players. The neck is designed for fast and smooth playing, from the Modern “C”-profile with a silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfortable 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. You can choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies in classic Fender finishes and rare colors from the archives. The Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups offer clear highs, rich mids and tight lows for any genre. The 5-way blade switch lets you get everything from clean neck pickup tones to aggressive bridge pickup sounds. A 2-point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure stable tuning for endless sonic exploration. The Player II Stratocaster is perfect for creating your own unique sound, with the looks, tone and feel only Fender can deliver. Features include a contoured alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany body, a Modern 'C' neck profile, a 9.5“-radius maple or rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges, Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups, a 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and ClassicGear™ tuning machines. General details: Series - Player II, Orientation - Right-Hand, Color - White Blonde (Chambered), Country Of Origin - MX. Neck: Headstock - Stratocaster®, Neck Material - Maple, Neck Finish - Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face, Neck Shape - Modern 'C', Neck Construction - 4-Bolt Standard, Fingerboard Radius - 9.5' (241 mm), Fingerboard Material - Slab Rosewood, Position Inlays - White Dot, Side Dots - White, Number of Frets - 22, Truss Rod - Single Action, Head Adjust, Truss Rod Nut - 3/16' Hex Adjustment, String Nut - Synthetic Bone, Nut Width - 1.650' (42 mm), Nut Material - Synthetic Bone. Body: Body - Chambered Ash, Body Finish - Gloss Polyester, Body Shape - Stratocaster®, Body Style - Solid Body, Body Material - Chambered Ash. Hardware: Bridge - 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Bridge Mounting - 2-Point Modern, Pickguard - 3-Ply Parchment, Pickup Covers - Aged White, Control Knobs - Aged White Plastic, Switch Tip - Aged White, Hardware Finish - Nickel/Chrome, Tuning Machines - Fender® ClassicGear™, String Trees - Single-Wing, Strings - Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403, Tremolo Arm - Standard Tremolo Arm, Neck Plate - 4-Bolt with 'F' Logo, Strap Buttons - Standard. Electronics: Bridge Pickup - Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil, Middle Pickup - Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil, Neck Pickup - Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil, Pickup Configuration - SSS, Controls - Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup), Switching - 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup. Measurements: Fret Size - Medium Jumbo, Scale Length - 25.5' (64.77 cm). PLU: 0140510501
Using your Fender Player II Stratocaster is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the ClassicGear™ tuning machines. Plug it into your amplifier and use the 5-way blade switch to select different pickup combinations for various tones. The master volume control adjusts the overall sound level, while the two tone controls let you fine-tune the sound of the neck/middle pickups and the bridge pickup respectively. When playing, the smooth neck and comfortable fingerboard make it easy to move your fingers quickly. For the tremolo, you can use the tremolo arm to add a vibrato effect to your playing. As for maintenance, keep your guitar clean by wiping it down regularly with a soft cloth. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and affect the tuning. Check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to sound dull or lose their elasticity. You can also adjust the truss rod if you notice any issues with the neck's curvature, but it's best to have a professional do this if you're not experienced. With proper care, your Fender Player II Stratocaster will serve you well for years to come.
