This item can no longer be considered "New". These are often "Scratch and Dent" or returned pieces that have been carefully inspected and setup here in our shop. Please take note of the listed condition of the item. The pictures you see in this listing are of the actual guitar you will receive.

Noted Condition: It has some small dents on the headstock - See Photos. It has been professionally setup and inspected, and is priced to reflect it's condition.

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If you're looking for that iconic Fender feel with a little more bite, the Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS is ready to deliver. Designed for guitarists who want classic style with modern versatility, this guitar blends familiar Fender comfort with a powerful tonal upgrade that opens the door to heavier genres and high-gain expression without losing the clarity and snap that Strat players love.

Crafted from alder and finished in a range of bold new colors, the Player II Modified HSS features a bridge-position humbucker for added punch and output, perfect for heavier rock tones, solos, and aggressive rhythm work. The Player II Noiseless single-coils in the middle and neck offer the shimmer and sparkle of a traditional Strat without the hum, while a push/pull switch on the second tone knob splits the humbucker for crisp single-coil tones when you want to dial it back. This setup makes it incredibly easy to go from clean and glassy to thick and growling-all within one guitar.

Playability remains top-tier thanks to the satin-finished Modern "C" maple neck, rolled fingerboard edges, and 22 medium jumbo frets on a 9.5" radius slab fingerboard (choose maple or rosewood). The 2-point tremolo system with a chamfered block offers smooth, expressive vibrato, and with locking tuners, a TUSQ nut, and modern string tree, tuning stability holds strong even under the most expressive playing styles.

Like its SSS counterpart, the HSS version also features eye-catching finishes paired with unique pickguards, from sleek pearloid to tortoiseshell and bold black, each one giving the guitar its own visual identity.

At Cream City Music, we're all about guitars that inspire players to push further, and the Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS does just that. It's the perfect fusion of tradition and innovation; a Strat that hits harder when you need it to, yet never strays from its roots. Whether you're chasing pristine cleans or gritty gain, this guitar has your back- and then some.

Specifications:

- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Neck: Maple, Modern "C" Profile
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Fingerboard: Maple or Rosewood, 9.5" (241 mm) Radius
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Black or White Dots
- Nut (Material/Width): TUSQ, 1.650" (42 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles and Chamfered Tremolo Block
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell (3-Color Sunburst, Olympic Pearl), 3-Ply Black (Dusk, Electric Blue, Sunshine Yellow)
- Pickups: Player II Modified Humbucker (Bridge), Player II Noiseless Single-Coils (Middle and Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Auxiliary Switching: Push/Pull Pot on Tone 2 for Coil Split on Humbucking Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume with Treble-Bleed, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
- Control Knobs: Aged White, Parchment, or Black Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Fender Deluxe Gig Bag

Sku: MX26031993