{"product_id":"fender-0140542518-player-ii-stratocaster-hss-electric-guitar","title":"Fender 0140542518 Player II Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS is a right-handed solidbody electric guitar finished in Aquatone Blue with a maple fingerboard. Its HSS pickup layout combines familiar Strat-style single-coil positions with a humbucker at the bridge. This gives players a versatile instrument for clean, driven, and higher-gain amplifier settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model is suited to guitarists who want classic Stratocaster ergonomics with a broader pickup range than a three-single-coil configuration. The alder body uses Fender's contoured Stratocaster shape for comfortable playing while standing or seated. A 25.5-inch scale length and 22 medium-jumbo frets provide a familiar Fender playing platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck has a Modern \"C\" profile, satin urethane finish on the back, and gloss urethane finish on the front. Its 9.5-inch-radius maple fingerboard has rolled edges, black dot position markers, and a 1.650-inch synthetic-bone nut. These details support smooth chord work, bends, and lead playing across the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayer Series Alnico V Strat single-coil pickups are fitted in the neck and middle positions, while the bridge uses a Player Series Alnico II humbucker. A five-position blade switch selects the bridge, bridge\/middle, middle, middle\/neck, and neck pickup settings. Master volume plus separate neck\/middle and bridge tone controls provide straightforward tonal adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles supports expressive pitch effects, while Fender ClassicGear tuning machines provide an 18:1 gear ratio for precise tuning adjustment. The guitar ships strung with Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel strings in .009-.042 gauge. It is a practical foundation for a pedalboard-and-amplifier rig or as a flexible addition to an existing electric-guitar collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHSS Pickup Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines two single-coils with a bridge humbucker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlder Stratocaster Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers the familiar contoured solidbody platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern \"C\" Maple Neck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a comfortable contemporary playing profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaple Fingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features rolled edges and black dot inlays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Point Tremolo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds pitch-expression capability with bent steel saddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassicGear Tuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an 18:1 ratio for fine tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Player II Stratocaster HSS uses an alder body with a gloss polyester finish, a bolt-on maple neck, nickel\/chrome hardware, and a three-ply parchment pickguard. A four-bolt neck plate with an \"F\" logo, aged-white plastic controls, aged-white pickup covers, and a standard tremolo arm complete the traditional Stratocaster-inspired appearance. The neck is fitted with a single-action, head-adjust truss rod and synthetic-bone nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect the guitar's standard electric-guitar output to a compatible instrument cable, pedal chain, amplifier, or audio interface with an appropriate instrument input. Use the five-way switch, master volume, and two tone controls to shape the pickup selection before the signal reaches the rest of the rig. A compatible Stratocaster\/Telecaster wood hardshell case and FE1225 electric guitar gig bag are recommended by Fender but are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668675878982,"sku":"140542518","price":879.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/4163\/5910\/files\/51E4oWCGkeL.jpg?v=1784457084","url":"https:\/\/audiowatt.store\/products\/fender-0140542518-player-ii-stratocaster-hss-electric-guitar","provider":"Audio Watt Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}