REAL DEAL SOUND
The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic sound—bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation—the sonically flexible Player Stratocaster HSS is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s ready to serve your musical vision, it’s versatile enough to handle any style of music and it’s the perfect platform for creating your own sound.
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Neck Shape: Modern ”C”
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material / Radius: Maple / 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material/ Width: Synthetic Bone / 1.650" ( 42mm )
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rod: Standard
Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking
Neck Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Switching: 5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Inner Coil of Humbucker; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
Switch Tip: Parchment
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with “F” Logo
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)