The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic sound—bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation—the sonically flexible Player Stratocaster HSS is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s ready to serve your musical vision, it’s versatile enough to handle any style of music and it’s the perfect platform for creating your own sound.
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Material: Alder
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Modern “C”
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Side Dots: Black
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16″ Hex Adjustment
Bridge Mounting: 2-Point Modern
Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with “F” Logo
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Pickup Covers: Parchment
Strap Buttons: Standard
String Trees: Dual-Wing
Switch Tip: Parchment
Tremolo Arm: Standard Tremolo Arm
Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration: HSS
Switching: 5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Inner Coil of Humbucker; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup