Fender 140540515 Player II Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar

The Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS is a right-handed solid-body electric guitar finished in Polar White with a rosewood fingerboard. Its HSS pickup layout combines two Strat-style single-coils with a bridge humbucker for players who want familiar Strat ergonomics with added bridge-position output. It is suited to musicians seeking one guitar for clean rhythm parts, detailed lead work, and fuller overdriven tones.

The alder body uses the contoured Stratocaster shape, providing the classic double-cutaway profile and comfortable playing position. A gloss polyester body finish and nickel/chrome hardware create a clean, durable-looking presentation. The black/white/black three-ply pickguard provides a defined visual contrast against the Polar White finish.

Its maple neck has a Modern “C” profile, satin urethane finish on the back, and gloss urethane on the headstock face. The 9.5-inch-radius slab rosewood fingerboard has rolled edges, 22 medium-jumbo frets, white-dot inlays, and a 25.5-inch scale length. This layout supports familiar Fender-style string feel and comfortable movement across the fingerboard.

Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coils occupy the neck and middle positions, while a Player Series Alnico 2 humbucker is fitted at the bridge. A five-position blade selector accesses bridge, bridge-and-middle, middle, middle-and-neck, and neck pickup settings. Master volume plus separate neck/middle and bridge tone controls allow practical adjustment across the pickup layout.

A two-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles supports expressive pitch variation, while Fender ClassicGear tuning machines handle tuning adjustments. The guitar ships fitted with Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel strings in .009-.042 gauge. It is a complete electric-guitar platform to pair with an instrument cable, amplifier or amp modeler, and optional protective case or gig bag.

Key Features

• HSS Pickup Layout: Combines two single-coils with a bridge humbucker.
• Alder Stratocaster Body: Solid contoured body with classic double-cutaway access.
• Rosewood Fingerboard: 9.5-inch radius with rolled fingerboard edges.
• Modern “C” Neck: Maple neck designed for a familiar playing feel.
• Two-Point Tremolo: Bent steel saddles support controlled vibrato effects.
• ClassicGear Tuners: Fender tuning machines provide 18:1 tuning ratio.

Design & Installation

This Player II Stratocaster HSS combines an alder solid body, maple bolt-on neck, slab rosewood fingerboard, synthetic bone nut, and nickel/chrome hardware. Its Polar White gloss polyester finish is paired with aged-white pickup covers, control knobs, and switch tip, plus a three-ply black/white/black pickguard. A four-bolt neck plate with an “F” logo and standard strap buttons complete the traditional Fender hardware layout.

No vehicle-style installation or external power wiring is required. Connect the guitar’s output to a compatible instrument cable and guitar amplifier, pedalboard, audio interface, or amp modeler, then set pickup selection and controls to suit the rig. A Classic Series Stratocaster/Telecaster wood hardshell case or FE1225 electric guitar gig bag is recommended separately; neither is included.