Carefully inspected and meticulously set up by our luthier workshop, this guitar is a 2023 used model in near-mint condition.

New strings fitted (Rotosound 9-42)

Fender gigbag included.

• Overall condition: 9.5/10
• Frets: 9.5/10
• Truss rod: OK
• Electronics: OK
• Original tuners upgraded to Fender locking tuners

FENDER Player Stratocaster HSS PF Polar White

• Year: 2023
• MIM – Made in Mexico
• Serial number: MX22310380
• Weight: 3.680 kg
• Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Construction: Bolt-on
• Neck profile: Modern "C"
• Back finish: Satin Urethane
• Headstock front finish: Gloss
• Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
• Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• 22 Medium Jumbo frets
• Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
• Nut width: 1.650" / 42 mm
• Nut: Synthetic bone
• Inlays: White dots
• Adjustable truss rod at headstock
• Pickup configuration: HSS
• Neck pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
• Middle pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
• Bridge pickup: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking
• Pickup selector: 5-way
• 1 master volume / Tone 1: neck + middle / Tone 2: bridge
• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
• Saddles: Bent Steel style
• Tuners: Fender Locking
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Neck plate: 4-bolt with Fender logo
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment

For more than 70 years, Fender has cultivated a truly unique ability to evolve its iconic instruments while preserving the qualities that made them legendary. The Stratocaster is probably the finest example of this philosophy. Regularly revisited, modernized and adapted to the expectations of guitarists, it remains instantly recognizable while continually reinventing itself from one generation to the next. The Player Series perfectly embodies this approach, offering a modern, versatile and particularly appealing Stratocaster while retaining the DNA of the original model.

This 2023 Player Stratocaster HSS is a beautiful illustration of that philosophy. Its elegant Polar White finish, combined with the Pau Ferro fingerboard and three-ply pickguard, gives it a look that is both classic and contemporary. The timeless Stratocaster lines are immediately recognizable, with that perfectly balanced and ergonomic silhouette that has remained an absolute reference since the 1950s.

The real strength of this version, however, lies in its HSS configuration. Fender retains two Player Series Alnico 5 single-coils in the neck and middle positions to preserve the Strat tones players expect: crisp, dynamic, expressive and highly responsive to playing technique. The Alnico 2 humbucker at the bridge cleverly completes the setup by providing more body, power and density. It is an especially effective configuration for moving from blues and funk to more powerful rock tones without having to change guitars.

The maple neck with its Modern C profile also contributes significantly to the comfort of this guitar. With its 9.5-inch radius, 22 Medium Jumbo frets and classic Fender 25.5" scale length, it offers a very familiar feel for Stratocaster players, while providing a sufficiently modern approach for comfortable playing whether you're working on chords or lead lines. The Pau Ferro fingerboard also provides a precise response and pleasant playing feel.

The two-point tremolo bridge is another welcome evolution compared with the traditional six-screw Stratocaster bridge. It provides smooth vibrato action while retaining the characteristic expressiveness of the instrument. The result is a coherent, comfortable and particularly easy-to-play guitar.

Ultimately, this Player Stratocaster HSS is a fine demonstration of what Fender does so well when revisiting a classic: preserving an instantly recognizable identity while introducing just the right amount of modernity and versatility. With its highly attractive Polar White finish, comfortable neck, two unmistakably Fender single-coils and bridge humbucker capable of delivering much thicker tones, it is an exceptionally versatile and characterful Stratocaster.

An excellent guitar for capturing the spirit of the Stratocaster in a modern, accessible version capable of covering a very wide range of musical styles, with the design quality and unmistakable Fender personality that keep bringing players back to the great classics.