Fender - Player Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard - Tidepool #0144502513
Fender - Player Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard - Tidepool #0144502513
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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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Features
- Alder body with gloss finish
- Three Player Series single-coil Stratocaster pickups
- "Modern C"-shaped neck profile
- 9.5"-radius fingerboard
- 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles
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Highlights
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.
Body |
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| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyester |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster® |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Construction | 4-Bolt Standard |
| Neck Finish | Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front |
| Neck Shape | Modern "C" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Black Dot |
| Truss Rod | Standard |
| Truss Rod Nut | 3/16" Hex Adjustment |
Electronics |
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| 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: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup |
| Configuration | SSS |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Tuning Machines | Standard Cast/Sealed |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Parchment |
| Control Knobs | Parchment Plastic |
| Switch Tip | Parchment |
| Neck Plate | 4-Bolt with "F" Logo |
Miscellaneous |
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| Strings | Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 |
| Legal Notice | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
Accessories |
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| Case/Gig Bag | Optional Gig Bag (p/n 099-1521-206) |
| Included Accessories | None |
| Recommended Case | Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included) |
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