Fender Player II Stratocaster®Electric Guitar Maple Fingerboard, Black

Fender Player II Stratocaster® Electric Guitar

Step into the spotlight with iconic sound and unmistakable style with the Player II Stratocaster®. Designed for modern performers, this stage-ready classic blends legendary Fender heritage with contemporary upgrades that inspire confidence and creativity.

The Modern “C”-shaped neck with a smooth satin urethane finish offers fast, effortless playability, while the 9.5”-radius maple or rosewood fingerboard features rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets for a comfortable, broken-in feel. Choose from alder, chambered ash, or chambered mahogany bodies in both classic Fender finishes and striking new archive-inspired colours.

Loaded with Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups, the Player II Stratocaster delivers crystalline highs, rich mids and tight lows suited to virtually any genre. A 5-way blade switch unlocks everything from glassy neck pickup cleans to powerful bridge pickup bite, while the 2-point tremolo system and ClassicGear™ tuning machines ensure smooth action and dependable tuning stability for expressive performance.

With timeless looks, versatile tone and modern playability, the Player II Stratocaster is the perfect instrument for players ready to shape their own signature sound with true Fender character.

Key Features

• Alder, Chambered Ash or Chambered Mahogany Body

• Modern “C” Neck Profile with Satin Finish

• 9.5”-Radius Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges

• 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

• Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® Pickups

• 5-Way Blade Pickup Selector

• 2-Point Tremolo Bridge

• ClassicGear™ Tuning Machines

• Contemporary performance with classic Stratocaster tone and style

CONTOURED ALDER, CHAMBERED ASH OR CHAMBERED MAHOGANY BODY

Custom tailor the sound and look of your Player series instrument and choose from the resonant snap of chambered swamp ash, the rich warmth of chambered mahogany or the classic punch of alder, each outfitted with our iconic contours.

MODERN "C" NECK PROFILE

This neck is designed for supremely comfortable performance, with silky smooth back finish and our Modern “C”-profile — for first-class feel that’s ideal for almost any playing style.

9.5“-RADIUS MAPLE OR ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH ROLLED EDGES

The 9.5”-radius fingerboard facilitates fluid leads and choke free bends, while the hand-rolled fingerboard edges provide a slightly broken-in feeling that’s incredibly inviting.

PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS

A modern tweak of our classic sound, our Player Series pickups are designed with more power and more bite, for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge.

2-POINT SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO WITH BENT STEEL SADDLES

This Stratocaster features a two-point Synchronised Tremolo with bent steel saddles for definitive Strat tone with superior tremolo action for the most expressive vibrato and most daring dive bombs.

CLASSICGEAR™ TUNING MACHINES

Combining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, ClassicGear tuning machines deliver smooth, reliable performance that make it easier to fine-tune your instrument.

Series

Player II

Orientation

Right-Hand

Colour

Black

Country Of Origin

Mexico

Neck

Headstock

Stratocaster®

Neck Material

Maple

Neck Finish

Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front

Neck Shape

Modern "C"

Neck Construction

4-Bolt Standard

Fingerboard Radius

9.5" (241 mm)

Fingerboard Material

Maple

Position Inlays

Black Dot

Side Dots

Black

Number of Frets

22

Truss Rod

Single Action, Head Adjust

Truss Rod Nut

3/16" Hex Adjustment

String Nut

Synthetic Bone

Nut Width

1.650" (42 mm)

Nut Material

Synthetic Bone

Fret Size

Medium Jumbo

Scale Length

25.5" (648 mm)

Body

Body

Alder

Body Finish

Gloss Polyester

Body Shape

Stratocaster®

Body Style

Solid Body

Body Material

Alder

Hardware

Bridge

2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

Bridge Mounting

2-Point Modern

Pickguard

3-Ply Parchment

Pickup Covers

Aged White

Control Knobs

Aged White Plastic

Switch Tip

Aged White

Hardware Finish

Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Machines

Fender® ClassicGear™

String Trees

Single-Wing

Strings

Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403

Tremolo Arm

Standard Tremolo Arm

Neck Plate

4-Bolt with "F" Logo

Strap Buttons

Standard

Electronics

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

Pickup Configuration

SSS

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