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Fender Player II Stratocaster Electric Guitar | Demo and Overview with Valentine Morell

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The Fender Player II Stratocaster electric guitar captures the iconic sound that helped define electric guitar tone—updated with modern refinements that make it one of the most versatile and player-friendly Strats yet. With its trio of Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups, the Player II Strat delivers the bell-like highs, punchy mids and robust lows that have made the Stratocaster a legend among guitarists across every genre.

Fender Player II Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Pickups

Authentic Fender Tone With a Modern Edge

At the heart of the Player II Stratocaster are its three Player Series single-coil pickups. Wound with Alnico 5 magnets, these pickups serve up that unmistakable Fender chime and quack that have inspired countless players and recordings. Yet Fender's engineers have given these pickups a modern twist, increasing their output and beefing up their midrange response for a tone that's still authentic, but with a bit more muscularity to slice through a dense mix.

Fender Player II Stratocaster Maple Neck

Effortless Playability for Any Style

The Player II Strat's smooth, modern C-shaped maple neck is designed for incredible comfort and effortless playability. Its contemporary 9.5"-radius fingerboard makes it easy to bend strings and execute intricate riffs and licks without fretting out. Whether you're a shredder, a rhythm player or somewhere in between, this neck was made to accommodate your playing style. And with its 22 medium-jumbo frets, you'll have all the real estate you need to take your leads and melodies even further.

Fender Player II Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Headstock

Rock-Solid Tuning in Any Performance

Fender equipped the Player II Stratocaster with their latest 2-point synchronized tremolo system for enhanced playing feel and tuning stability. Its smooth travel and reduced friction against the posts make it ideal for expressive vibrato and soaring dive bombs—all of this with impressively stable tuning. It's a bridge designed to keep up with your most inspired playing without compromise.

Fender Player II Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar

Premium Appointments Throughout

The Player II Stratocaster leaves no detail overlooked in its quest for pro-level playability. Its synthetic bone nut ensures precise intonation and optimal tone transfer. The dual-wing string tree keeps your strings perfectly aligned for solid tuning stability. And Fender's sealed tuning machines eliminate the need for constant retuning. Even the 3-ply parchment pickguard adds a stylish vintage touch. It all adds up to a Strat that feels as premium as it sounds.

From the garage to the studio to the biggest stages, the Player II Stratocaster is a guitar you can rely on to inspire your playing, night after night. With its timeless Fender tone and feel updated for today's musicians, it's the perfect instrument to help you find your voice. Visit your local Guitar Center today and experience the evolution of an icon.

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  • Alder body with a gloss polyester finish
  • Maple neck with slab rosewood fingerboard
  • Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil pickups
  • 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
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Series
  • Series: Player II
Body
  • Shape: Stratocaster
  • Wood: Alder
  • Finish: Gloss polyester
Neck
  • Material: Maple
  • Construction: 4-bolt standard
  • Finish: Satin urethane finish on back of neck with gloss urethane headstock face
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm)
  • Truss rod: Single action, head adjust
  • Scale length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard
  • Material: Slab rosewood
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Position inlays: White dot
  • Side dots: White
Electronics
  • Pickup configuration: SSS
  • Bridge pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single coil
  • Middle pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single coil
  • Neck pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single coil
  • Controls: Master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), tone 2 (bridge pickup)
  • Switching: 5-position blade
Hardware
  • Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
  • Pickguard: 3-ply parchment
  • Control knobs: Aged white plastic
  • Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
  • Tuning machines: Fender ClassicGear
Other
  • Strings: 6
  • Strings: Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel (.009–.042 gauges)
  • Case: None
  • Orientation: Right handed

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5

8 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Good Guitar out of the box. Amazing guitar after a proper se
Good Guitar out of the box. Amazing guitar after a proper se
Great guitar!
Great guitar!
Great guitar!
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing6
  2. Jamming4
  3. Recording3
  4. Small Venues3
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice6
  2. Experienced2
Pros
  1. Good Feel8
  2. Fun To Play7
  3. Good Tone7
  4. Solid Electronics6
  5. Good Pick Up5

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • First ever strat and it's awesome

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byAanand

    fromAtlanta, GA

    The build is high quality and the fret board feels amazing. The tone is great for clean and distortion and great straight out the box. The sunburst design looks really cool and for me it was a great intro into Stratocasters. Super easy and fun to play. The only thing is if you over use the tremolo the threading on the bar gets messed up and it's hard to screw and unscrew but it does get stiff if that happens so you don't need a spring in the hole.

  • Good Guitar out of the box. Amazing guitar after a proper se

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byChip

    fromVancouver, WA

    This needs a little bit of work to take it to the next level but not much. If you're not comfortable setting up a guitar yourself, please take it to a trained tech who really knows what they're doing. This is too nice of an instrument to not take the extra time and effort. That said, it played pretty decently from the get-go. The frets had just a couple of high spots so I dresses them down and polished them all to a mirror finish. I've always wanted to float the trem and finally decided to go for it this time around. My first attempt didn't stay in tune, but after refining the nut slots a bit more and polishing all points of contact, I can go nuts on the trem arm and it's coming perfectly back into tune. I highly recommend watching Darrell Braun's Strat set up videos on YouTube. He's really good and gives such great advice. If you're spending this kind of money on a guitar, please please please take extra time to dial it in yourself or have a good luthier/tech do it for you. I'would recommend you watch a few of the videos I mentioned so that you can be specific when you go to your tech to make sure they address everything you want done.

  • This is probably the best purchase I've made!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byJeffrey

    fromCincinnati Ohio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I'm just learning to play guitar and this is an outstanding guitar The.sound.is great and very comfortable to play.

  • Great guitar, probably the start of an addiction!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byChris

    fromLa Mesa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love this guitar! It's so light and plays great!

  • I would buy this product

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byJonathan

    fromPeculiar Missouri

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This was a great upgrade from my player 1 series. The pickups play way better, the bridge works way better and stays in tune, and the overal feel of the guitar feels much better. Definitely worth the price.

  • yes I would buy this guitar again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byDavid

    fromSurprise Arizona

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I am a lead guitarist wanna-be, this guitar will help me get better. I can always uppgrade.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 months ago

    asked byIsai

    fromDallas,TX

    Does it include a case?

    Does it include a case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted3 months ago

    asked byVince

    fromflosissant mo

    what is the neck radious

    what is the neck radious

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Fender Player II Stratocaster with a rosewood fingerboard features a 9.5-inch (241 mm) fingerboard radius.

  • submitted3 months ago

    asked byRiley

    fromundisclosed

    Does this come with a rolled fingerboard?

    Does this come with a rolled fingerboard?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Fender Player II Stratocaster with a rosewood fingerboard does come with rolled fingerboard edges.

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byRosario

    fromAlpharetta

    Ia it made in USA

    Ia it made in USA

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in Mexico.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byclmn

    fromIndiana

    Are the Player II Stratocasters made in America?

    Are the Player II Stratocasters made in America?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Fender Player II Stratocaster is made in Mexico.