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Step onto the stage and embrace the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® HSS. This guitar is stage-ready, with modern updates to supercharge your performance and spark your creativity. The Player II Stratocaster HSS has that classic Fender charm. The neck is a dream for fast and smooth playing. It has a Modern “C”-profile with a silky satin urethane finish on the back. The 9.5”-radius fingerboard, made of rosewood or maple, has smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. You can pick from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies, available in classic Fender finishes and rare colors from the archives. The Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups and the Alnico II humbucker offer clear highs, rich mids and tight lows for any genre. The 5-way blade switch lets you dial in a wide range of tones, from a soft neck pickup chime to a loud bridge pickup roar. A 2-point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners keep your tuning precise, so you can explore endless sounds. This guitar is perfect for creating your own unique sound. It has the looks, tone and feel that 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 pickups, a 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles, and ClassicGear™ tuning machines. General details: Series - Player II, Orientation - Right-Hand, Color - Black, Country Of Origin - MX. Neck: Headstock - Stratocaster®, Neck Material - Maple, Neck Finish - Satin Urethane on back, Gloss Urethane on front, Neck Shape - Modern 'C', Neck Construction - 4-Bolt Standard, Fingerboard Radius - 9.5' (241 mm), Fingerboard Material - Maple, Position Inlays - Black Dot, Side Dots - Black, 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 - Alder, Body Finish - Gloss Polyester, Body Shape - Stratocaster®, Body Style - Solid Body, Body Material - Alder. 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 - Dual-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 2 Humbucker, Middle Pickup - Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil, Neck Pickup - Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil, Pickup Configuration - HSS, 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). Additional Information: PLU - 0140542506
Using your Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the ClassicGear™ tuning machines. You can easily adjust the tuning to your preference. To get different tones, use the 5-way blade switch. For a bright and clear sound, try the neck pickup (Position 5). If you want a more powerful and aggressive tone, go for the bridge pickup (Position 1). You can also blend the pickups in different positions to create unique sounds. The master volume control adjusts the overall volume of the guitar, while the two tone controls let you fine-tune the treble and bass for each pickup combination. When you're done playing, it's important to take good care of your guitar. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove any sweat or dirt. This helps prevent damage to the finish. Store it in a cool, dry place to avoid warping of the neck or body. If you're going to be transporting it, use a proper guitar case to protect it from bumps and scratches. Also, check the tuning regularly, especially if you've been using the tremolo arm. Over time, the strings may wear out. When this happens, replace them with the recommended Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings. This ensures that your guitar continues to sound its best.
