This great guitar was a limited edition sold by Guitar Center for $879.99 without a case. This one was manufactured on 4/24/2025 and it is still in like new condition, and we are including a hardshell case with it. These photos are of the actual guitar you will get which carries the seral number MX25048854 and weighs in at 7 pounds, 3.2 ounces. Save big over the new price and get a case too.    A Fender Stratocaster with versatile HSS tones and smooth playability.

The Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS offers classic Strat tone with modern versatility in this limited-edition model. Built with an alder body and a bolt-on maple neck, it provides a resonant foundation for playing everything from shimmering cleans to overdriven crunch. Featuring three pickups—an Alnico II humbucker in the bridge and Alnico V single-coils in the middle and neck—this Strat delivers a wide range of tones, from vintage snap to high-output growl, making it perfect for any style of music.

Modern C Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard for Comfort

The Player II Strat’s Modern C-shaped neck offers immediate comfort and familiarity, while the rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface with 22 medium-jumbo frets. Whether you're soloing or chording, the neck's comfortable profile ensures effortless playability. A synthetic bone nut and dual-wing string tree enhance tuning stability, even with heavy tremolo use or aggressive playing.

Alnico Pickups for Tonal Variety

With a 5-way selector switch, the Player II Strat HSS gives you access to a broad tonal range. The Alnico II humbucker in the bridge position provides midrange punch and low-end power, ideal for higher-gain genres. The Alnico V single-coils in the middle and neck positions offer bright, articulate tones, perfect for clean sounds or detailed chord work. Master volume and tone controls allow you to dial in the perfect output and shape the high-end response.

Responsive 2-Point Tremolo System

The Player II Strat's 2-point tremolo bridge delivers smooth and responsive pitch-shifting effects. Upgraded saddles improve tuning stability, even with heavy tremolo arm use. With proper setup and fresh strings, this Stratocaster holds its tune through long performances and recording sessions, making it a reliable choice for players onstage and in the studio.

Premium Components at an Accessible Price

From the anodized aluminum pickguard to the synthetic bone nut, the Player II Strat HSS offers premium components for professional performance. Sealed tuning machines ensure greater tuning stability, while the easy-access truss rod adjustment wheel allows for quick neck relief tweaks without removing the pickguard. Offering Fender’s renowned quality at a budget-friendly price, this guitar is built for serious musicians who demand versatility and reliability.

Specifications

Body

• Series: Player II
• Shape: Stratocaster
• Material: Alder
• Finish: Gloss polyester

Neck

• Material: Maple
• Construction: 4-bolt standard
• Finish: Satin urethane finish on back of neck with gloss urethane headstock face

Fingerboard

• Material: Slab rosewood
• Fret size: Medium-jumbo
• Number of frets: 22
• Inlay: White dot
• Side dots: White
• Nut material: Synthetic bone
• Nut width: 1.65"
• Scale length: 25.5"
• Truss rod: Single action, head adjust

Electronics

• Pickup configuration: HSS
• Bridge pickup: Player Series Alnico II humbucker
• Middle pickup: Player Series Alnico V Strat single-coil
• Neck pickup: Player Series Alnico V Strat single-coil
• Controls: Master volume, individual tone
• Switching: 5-way blade

Hardware

• Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles
• Tuning machines: Fender classic gear
• Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
• Control knobs: Aged white plastic

Other

• Orientation: Right handed
• Number of strings: 6
• Case: Aftermarket