The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic sound—bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation—the sonically flexible Player Stratocaster HSS is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s ready to serve your musical vision, it’s versatile enough to handle any style of music and it’s the perfect platform for creating your own sound.

Product Specs

General
SERIES: Player
ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
COLOR: Black
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: MX

Neck
NECK MATERIAL: Maple
NECK FINISH: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
NECK SHAPE: Modern "C"
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 9.5" (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Maple
POSITION INLAYS: Black Dot
NUMBER OF FRETS: 22
TRUSS ROD: Standard
TRUSS ROD NUT: 3/16" Hex Adjustment
STRING NUT: Synthetic Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.650" (42 mm)
NUT MATERIAL: Synthetic Bone

Body
BODY: Alder
BODY FINISH: Gloss Polyester
BODY SHAPE: Stratocaster®
BODY MATERIAL: Alder

Hardware
BRIDGE: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
BRIDGE MOUNTING: 2-Point Modern
PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Parchment
PICKUP COVERS: Parchment
CONTROL KNOBS: Parchment Plastic
SWITCH TIP: Parchment
HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES: Standard Cast/Sealed
STRING TREES: Dual-Wing
TREMOLO ARM: Standard Tremolo Arm
NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt with "F" Logo
STRAP BUTTON: Standard

Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking
MIDDLE PICKUP: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
NECK PICKUP: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
PICKUP CONFIGURATION: HSS
CONTROLS: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
SWITCHING: 5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Inner Coil of Humbucker; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup

Miscellaneous
STYLE: 2 Single-Coil / 1 Humbucking

Accessories
TRUSS ROD WRENCH: 3/16" Hex (Allen)