Fender - Player Stratocaster HSS - 3-Color Sunburst #0144522500
Fender - Player Stratocaster HSS - 3-Color Sunburst #0144522500
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.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Player Series Alnico V single-coil pickups delivering the full classic Strat palette. Modern C neck profile with 22 medium jumbo frets for effortless playability. 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles for smooth vibrato. Mexican build quality that genuinely rivals American instruments at twice the price.
Positions 2 and 4 on the 5-way selector unlock the legendary Strat quack - that bell-like, shimmering in-between tone that has defined pop, funk, and blues guitar for decades. Add spring reverb and you're in tonal paradise.
The Player Stratocaster is the sweet spot where legendary Strat tone meets modern playability at a price that makes sense. Five pickup positions cover every genre from crystal-clean jazz to searing rock leads, and the Mexican build quality has reached a level that genuinely challenges American instruments. Whether you're a bedroom player discovering your first bends or a gigging pro covering five genres in a single set, this Strat delivers.
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Player Stratocaster HSS
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.FEATURES
- Alder body with gloss finish
- One Player Series humbucking bridge pickup; two Player Series single-coil Stratocaster middle and neck pickups
- “Modern C"-shaped neck profile
- 9.5"-radius fingerboard
- 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles
PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS
Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—our Player Series pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound.2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE
This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action.BRIDGE PICKUP TONE CONTROL
Breaking with tradition, we added a dedicated tone control for the bridge pickup, giving you more control over your sound in pickup positions one and two.22-FRET NECK
Adding another fret extends the range, while the “Modern C”-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style.MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII
The Player Stratocaster model’s sleek curves are hand-shaped to original specifications.“F”-STAMPED NECK PLATE
Each Player Stratocaster includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.
Accessories |
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| Recommended Case | Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included) |
| Recommened Gig Bag | FE1225 Electric Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991612406 (Not Included) |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 3/16" Hex (Allen) |
Body |
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| Body | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyester |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster® |
| Body Style | Solid Body |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking |
| 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 |
General |
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| Color | 3-Color Sunburst |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Product Name | Player Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst |
| Series | Player |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles |
| 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 | Aged White |
| Strap Buttons | Standard |
| String Trees | Dual-Wing |
| Strings | Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 |
| Switch Tip | Aged White |
| Tremolo Arm | Standard Tremolo Arm |
| Tuning Machines | Fender® ClassicGear™ |
Measurements |
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| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | |
| 25.5" (64.77 cm) | |
Miscellaneous |
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| Style | 2 Single-Coil / 1 Humbucking |
Neck |
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| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Headstock | Stratocaster® |
| Neck Construction | 4-Bolt Standard |
| Neck Finish | Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Modern "C" |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Position Inlays | White Dot |
| Side Dots | White |
| String Nut | Synthetic Bone |
| Truss Rod | Single Action, Head Adjust |
| Truss Rod Nut | 3/16" Hex Adjustment |
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