REAL DEAL SOUND
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 stunning Player Stratocaster Plus Top 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.
FEATURES
- Alder body with gloss finish; flame maple top
- Three Player Series single-coil Stratocaster pickups
- “Modern C"-shaped neck profile
- 9.5"-radius fingerboard
- 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles
PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS
Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—our Player Series pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound.
2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE
This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action.
BRIDGE PICKUP TONE CONTROL
Breaking with tradition, we added a dedicated tone control for the bridge pickup, giving you more control over your sound in pickup positions one and two.
22-FRET NECK
Adding another fret extends the range, while the “Modern C”-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style.
MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII
The Player Stratocaster model’s sleek curves are hand-shaped to original specifications.
“F”-STAMPED NECK PLATE
Each Player Stratocaster includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.
BODY
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Body MaterialAlder with Flame Maple Top
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Body FinishGloss Polyester
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Body ShapeStratocaster®
NECK
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
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Neck ShapeModern "C"
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Scale Length25.5" (648 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
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Number of Frets22
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Dot
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Truss RodStandard
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Truss Rod Nut3/16" Hex Adjustment
ELECTRONICS
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Bridge PickupPlayer Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
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Middle PickupPlayer Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
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Neck PickupPlayer Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
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ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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Switching5-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
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ConfigurationSSS
HARDWARE
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Bridge2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
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Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
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Tuning MachinesStandard Cast/Sealed
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Pickguard3-Ply Black/White/Black
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Control KnobsParchment Plastic
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Switch TipParchment
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Neck Plate4-Bolt with "F" Logo
MISCELLANEOUS
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StringsFender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403