Step into the limelight and embrace the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster®. This stage - ready guitar comes with modern upgrades to supercharge your performance and spark your musical creativity. The Player II Stratocaster exudes the classic Fender charm. Its neck is engineered for rapid and smooth playability. The Modern “C” profile with a silky satin urethane back finish, along with a 9.5” - radius slab rosewood fingerboard having smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets, makes playing a breeze. The Player Series Alnico V Single - Coil Strat® pickups deliver clear highs, rich mids, and tight lows, enhancing any music genre. The 5 - way blade switch allows you to effortlessly switch from clean neck pickup tones to aggressive bridge pickup sounds. A 2 - point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure stable tuning, opening up a world of sonic exploration. With its great looks, amazing tone, and comfortable feel, the Player II Stratocaster is perfect for creating your unique sound, just like only Fender can offer. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: Alder; Body Finish: Gloss Polyester; Neck Profile: Modern 'C'; Fretboard Material: Slab Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets; Fretboard Inlays: White Dot Inlays; Pickups: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single - Coil (Bridge), Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single - Coil (Middle), Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single - Coil (Neck); Bridge: 2 - Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Mint Green; Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009 -.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403; Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome.
Using the Fender FSR Player II Stratocaster is a joy. First, make sure your guitar is properly tuned using the ClassicGear™ tuners. The 5 - way blade switch is your key to different tones. Move it around to find the sound you like, whether it's a clean, smooth tone from the neck pickup or a more aggressive one from the bridge. When you're strumming or picking, use the 2 - point tremolo for some cool vibrato effects. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in a dry place to prevent damage to the alder body and rosewood fingerboard. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to keep them in good condition. And if you're not using the guitar for a long time, loosen the strings a bit to avoid putting too much stress on the neck. Also, be gentle with the pickups and the pickguard to make sure they stay in great shape.
