A stage-ready Strat that covers clean chime to big rock tones. The Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard (0140542518, Aquatone Blue) is from Fender’s Player II series. It has a contoured alder body for the classic punchy Strat sound, a fast Modern “C” maple neck and an HSS pickup set – a Player Series Alnico II humbucker at the bridge with two Alnico V single-coils. Great for players moving up to a real Fender for gigs, church and home recording.
Why customers choose it
- Versatile HSS sound: Player Series pickups with more power and bite; the 5-way switch goes from glassy neck chime to bridge humbucker roar.
- Fast, comfortable neck: Modern “C” profile with satin back, 9.5″ radius maple fingerboard with rolled edges, 22 medium jumbo frets.
- Expressive vibrato: 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles.
- Stays in tune: Fender ClassicGear tuners with a smooth 18:1 gear ratio.
- Two tone controls: master volume, tone for neck/middle and a separate tone for the bridge humbucker.
Who it is for
Gigging and church guitarists, rock, blues, pop and funk players, and intermediate players upgrading from a starter guitar who want one Strat for every style.
Specifications
| Series | Player II |
|---|---|
| Body | Alder, gloss polyester |
| Colour | Aquatone Blue |
| Neck | Maple, Modern “C”, 4-bolt |
| Neck finish | Satin urethane back, gloss urethane front |
| Fingerboard | Maple, 9.5″ (241 mm) radius, rolled edges, black dot inlays |
| Frets | 22, medium jumbo |
| Scale length | 25.5″ (648 mm) |
| Nut | Synthetic bone, 1.650″ (42 mm) |
| Bridge pickup | Player Series Alnico 2 humbucker |
| Neck / middle pickups | Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil |
| Switching | 5-position blade |
| Controls | Master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle), tone 2 (bridge) |
| Bridge | 2-point synchronized tremolo, bent steel saddles |
| Tuners | Fender ClassicGear |
| Pickguard | 3-ply parchment |
| Hardware finish | Nickel / chrome |
| Strings | Fender USA 250L, .009-.042 |
| Orientation | Right-hand |
Good to know
- Case and gig bag are not included – Fender recommends its Classic Series wood hardshell case or FE1225 gig bag.
- The truss rod adjusts at the headstock with a 3/16″ hex key.
- Comes with light .009-.042 Fender USA 250L strings.
FAQ
What does HSS mean?
A humbucker at the bridge and two single-coils (middle and neck).
What body wood does this colour use?
Alder – Fender offers the Player II HSS in alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany depending on the finish.
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