{"product_id":"fender-player-ii-stratocaster-hss-plus-top-blue-burst","title":"Fender Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster HSS Plus Top - Blue Burst","description":"[custom_html]\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__brand\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/brand_fender.png?1822590571617402628\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"58\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSolidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body with Flame Maple Top, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 1 Humbucking Pickup, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Blue Burst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/custom_html][video]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=56J0Q_zuovo[\/video]\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlending historic Fender panache with the necessary tools for modern performance, the Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS delivers a suite of versatile tone-crafting capabilities. A duo of premium tonewoods comprises alder and maple, while Player series pickups span a spectrum of shimmering highs, tight lows, and sonorous midrange. Guitarists at Music Experience are thrilled with Fender’s decision to introduce rolled edges to each axe’s fingerboards, augmenting both comfort and accessibility. What’s more, Fender dove deep into the archives to resurrect iconic finishes — some of which have never been seen in the series! Between eye-catching aesthetics and a 2-point synchronized tremolo, the Fender Player II Stratocaster is your key to unparalleled expression and next-level playability!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFender Player II Stratocaster HSS Plus Top at a Glance:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"feature-bullets-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContoured Alder Body with Flame Maple Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern \"C\" Neck Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5\"-Radius Maple Fingerboard with Rolled Edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer Series Alnico II Humbucker and Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® Pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassicGear™ Tuning Machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime-tested foundations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFender’s origins are synonymous with the electric guitar revolution, and the Player II Stratocaster is imbued with the same foundational DNA. Its time-tested alder body anchors your tone in a sonorous, balanced cornerstone, blending resounding sustain with full-spectrum heft that doesn’t sacrifice articulation for presence. Maple adorns the neck, adding warmth and brightness in every register, with excellent voicing that ensures everything is crisp, powerful, and never harsh, from complex chords to roaring leads. Capping the tonal triumvirate is a maple fingerboard, supplementing your sound with a crystalline, glass-like veneer\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContemporary tone-sculpting tools \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo bring these sonic foundations to life, Fender meticulously crafted the Player series pickups to marry classic Fender style with contemporary tone-building necessities. This Player II Stratocaster deploys an SSS configuration. Player series Strat single-coil pickups utilize Alnico V magnets, expanding this guitar’s robust aural profile with glass-like transparency, percussive chime, and powerful voicing throughout the spectrum. With the aid of a 5-way blade switch, dual tone controls, and a master volume knob, untold worlds of latent sonic potential are waiting to be unearthed\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum expressive possibilities \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAptly enough, it’s the playability of the Player II Stratocaster that elevates it to the echelon of modern, dynamic performance. The maple neck features a Modern “C” profile and satin finish, optimized for speed and comfort. It’s complemented by a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, blending versatile accessibility and robust in-hand feel to extract every ounce of sonic possibility from its 22-fret array. Adding to the comfort of the fingerboard’s rolled edge, Fender’s bookended the Player II Stratocaster’s 25.5-inch scale with ClassicGear tuning machines and a 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles. With rock-solid tuning and reliable buzz-free sound, the Player II Stratocaster expands your sonic palette for maximum expressivity, from subtle vibrato to roaring, evocative dives!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Fender Says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® HSS — a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player II Stratocaster HSS radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern \"C\"-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5\"-radius maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups and a Player Series Alnico II humbucker offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 5-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from glassy neck pickup chime to rowdy bridge pickup roar and all points in between, while a 2-point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Stratocaster HSS has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContoured Alder, Chambered Ash or Chambered Mahogany Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom tailor the sound and look of your Player series instrument and choose from the resonant snap of chambered swamp ash, the rich warmth of chambered mahogany or the classic punch of alder, each outfitted with our iconic contours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eModern \"C\" Neck Profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis neck is designed for supremely comfortable performance, with silky smooth back finish and our Modern “C”-profile — for first-class feel that’s ideal for almost any playing style.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9.5“-Radius Maple Fingerboard with Rolled Edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 9.5” radius fingerboard facilitates fluid leads and choke free bends while the hand-rolled fingerboard edges provide a supremely comfortable feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayer Series Pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA modern tweak of our classic sound, our Player Series pickups are designed with more power and more bite, for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassicGear™ Tuning Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, ClassicGear tuning machines have smooth action and make it easier to fine-tune your instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Stratocaster features a two-point Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles for definitive Strat tone with superior tremolo action for the most expressive vibrato and most daring dive bombs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[tabs] [tab title=\"FEATURES\"]\n\u003ch4\u003eFender Player II Stratocaster HSS Plus Top Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContoured Alder Body with Flame Maple Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern \"C\" Neck Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5\"-Radius Maple Fingerboard with Rolled Edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer Series Alnico II Humbucker and Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® 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