{"product_id":"fender-140540515-player-ii-stratocaster-hss-electric-guitar","title":"Fender 140540515 Player II Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHSS Pickup Layout:\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 Solid contoured body with classic double-cutaway access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosewood Fingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5-inch radius with rolled fingerboard edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern “C” Neck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple neck designed for a familiar playing feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Point Tremolo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bent steel saddles support controlled vibrato effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassicGear Tuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender tuning machines provide 18:1 tuning ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668624793670,"sku":"140540515","price":879.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/4163\/5910\/files\/51NiRqcWA5L.jpg?v=1784456947","url":"https:\/\/audiowatt.store\/products\/fender-140540515-player-ii-stratocaster-hss-electric-guitar","provider":"Audio Watt Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}