A stage-ready Strat that covers clean chime to big rock tones. The Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Rosewood, Transparent Cherry Burst (0140540525) is from Fender’s Player II series. It has a chambered mahogany body for rich, warm tone, 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
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 | Chambered Mahogany, gloss polyester |
| Colour | Transparent Cherry Burst |
| Neck | Maple, Modern “C”, 4-bolt |
| Neck finish | Satin urethane back, gloss urethane headstock face |
| Fingerboard | Slab Rosewood, 9.5″ (241 mm) radius, rolled edges, white 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 |
| Nut Width | 1.650 in (42 mm) |
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?
Chambered Mahogany – Fender offers the Player II HSS in alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany depending on the finish.
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