Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS electric guitar

Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS electric guitar

The Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS combines the familiar feel and expressive character of a classic Stratocaster with a more powerful humbucker at the bridge. Its HSS pickup configuration pairs an Alnico II bridge humbucker with two Alnico V single-coils, giving you the clear, articulate sounds associated with a Strat alongside a fuller voice for heavier rhythms and lead playing. A comfortable Modern C maple neck, rolled fingerboard edges and two-point tremolo complete a versatile electric guitar suited to a wide range of playing styles.

A versatile combination of humbucker and single-coil pickups

The Alnico V single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions deliver the familiar Stratocaster clarity and sparkle, making them well suited to clean tones for pop, funk and blues. At the bridge, the Alnico II humbucker provides a fuller midrange and greater weight, giving chords and lead lines a thicker, more forceful character. This combination makes the Player II Stratocaster HSS a useful option when you want the flexibility to move between bright, clean sounds and more powerful tones without changing guitars.

A comfortable neck and responsive tremolo

The maple neck features a Modern C profile and a satin urethane finish on the back, providing a smooth playing feel. Its 9.5-inch-radius fingerboard has rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets, supporting comfortable movement across the neck for chord work, bends and lead playing. A two-point synchronised tremolo adds expressive pitch control while retaining the familiar feel of the Stratocaster design.

Fingerboard material depends on the selected finish. Black and Transparent Mocha Burst versions have maple fingerboards, while 3-Colour Sunburst, Birch Green, Polar White, Transparent Cherry Burst and White Blonde versions feature rosewood fingerboards.

Reliable hardware and classic Stratocaster styling

The Player II Stratocaster HSS retains the recognisable double-cutaway body shape and familiar layout that have made the Stratocaster a long-standing choice for guitarists. Fender ClassicGear tuning machines provide precise tuning control, while the two-point synchronised tremolo adds to the guitar's expressive playing options. Available in a choice of finishes, it combines traditional Stratocaster character with the added tonal range of an HSS pickup configuration. You can also explore the Fender Player II Stratocaster for a traditional three-single-coil configuration, or the Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS for additional switching options.