{"product_id":"fender-140540565-player-ii-stratocaster-hss-electric-guitar","title":"Fender 140540565 Player II Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS is a right-handed solidbody electric guitar finished in Birch Green with a slab rosewood fingerboard. Its HSS pickup layout combines two Strat-style single-coils with a bridge humbucker, giving players access to familiar clean tones alongside a fuller bridge sound. It is designed for players who want one guitar that can cover practice, recording, rehearsals, and live use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe alder Stratocaster body has Fender's contoured shape for comfortable playing positions, whether seated or standing. A gloss polyester finish provides a durable exterior, while the maple neck uses a Modern \"C\" profile. The neck back has a satin urethane finish intended to provide a smooth playing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 25.5-inch scale length, 9.5-inch-radius slab rosewood fingerboard, rolled fingerboard edges, and 22 medium-jumbo frets provide a familiar modern Fender playing platform. This combination supports chord work, single-note lines, and string bending without departing from the core Stratocaster layout. A synthetic bone nut and single-action, head-adjust truss rod complete the neck design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayer Series Alnico V Strat single-coil pickups are fitted in the neck and middle positions, while a Player Series Alnico II humbucker occupies the bridge position. The five-position blade switch selects bridge, bridge\/middle, middle, middle\/neck, and neck pickup voices. Separate tone control for the bridge pickup helps make its response independently adjustable from the neck and middle pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles adds expressive pitch control, and Fender ClassicGear tuning machines support routine tuning adjustments. This guitar connects to a standard guitar amplifier, pedalboard, recording interface, or wireless guitar system through its front-mounted output jack. A case or gig bag is not included, so players planning to transport it should add suitable protection separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHSS Pickup Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two single-coils and a bridge humbucker provide broad tonal options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlder Stratocaster Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contoured solidbody construction retains the classic Strat playing shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlab Rosewood Fingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolled edges and a 9.5-inch radius support comfortable fretting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-Position Blade Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selects five pickup combinations for varied clean and driven sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Point Tremolo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bent steel saddles support vibrato effects and individual string setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassicGear Tuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage-inspired tuners use an 18:1 gear ratio for precise adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Player II Stratocaster HSS pairs an alder body with a maple neck, slab rosewood fingerboard, nickel\/chrome hardware, and a three-ply parchment pickguard. Its Birch Green gloss polyester finish is complemented by aged white plastic pickup covers, control knobs, and switch tip. The bolt-on neck uses a four-bolt standard neck plate with an \"F\" logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo vehicle installation or amplifier wiring is required: connect a standard instrument cable from the front-mounted output jack to a guitar amplifier, effects pedal chain, wireless transmitter, or compatible recording interface. The guitar is supplied with .009-.042 nickel-plated steel strings and a standard tremolo arm; adjust action, intonation, tremolo balance, and truss rod only with appropriate tools and experience. Fender specifies a 3\/16-inch hex truss rod wrench, while the recommended case and gig bag are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668675190854,"sku":"140540565","price":879.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/4163\/5910\/files\/51xlR8UG82L.jpg?v=1784457041","url":"https:\/\/audiowatt.store\/products\/fender-140540565-player-ii-stratocaster-hss-electric-guitar","provider":"Audio Watt Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}