Detail 01
HSS pickup configuration
Neck and middle Player Series Alnico V single-coils are paired with a Player Series Alnico II bridge humbucker.
Product detailSKU #1500000477961
FenderPlayer II Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - Rosewood Fingerboard, Rallye Orange
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fender’s Player II Stratocaster HSS combines two Player Series Alnico V Strat single-coils with a Player Series Alnico II bridge humbucker. The five-way blade switch preserves the neck, middle and in-between Strat-style selections while adding the bridge humbucker’s thicker mids, higher output and added sustain. An alder double-cut body, 25.5-inch scale and two-point synchronized tremolo retain the core Strat layout. The maple Modern C neck, rolled-edge rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium-jumbo frets give the instrument a smooth, contemporary playing surface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Covering clean neck and in-between sounds alongside thicker bridge-driven rhythm and lead parts.
- Players who want a five-way HSS guitar with a two-point synchronized tremolo.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking three single-coil pickups rather than an HSS configuration.
- Buyers who need a case or gig bag included.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Five-way blade switch
Provides five pickup selections across the HSS layout.
Detail 03
Separate Tone 1 and Tone 2 controls
Tone 1 serves the neck/middle pickups, while Tone 2 serves the bridge pickup.
Detail 04
2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
Provides the guitar's specified tremolo system and saddle style.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case or gig bag is sold separately.
- 02The bridge pickup is a humbucker, not a single-coil.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which pickup is in the bridge position?
The bridge position uses a Player Series Alnico II humbucker.
02How many pickup selections are available?
The five-way blade switch provides five selections.
03What fingerboard does it have?
It has a rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5-inch radius and rolled edges.
04Does it include a case?
No. The case or gig bag is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
8 detailsPickups & controls
- Middle Pickup
- Player Series Alnico V Strat single-coil
- Controls
- Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge)
- Neck Pickup
- Player Series Alnico V Strat single-coil
- Bridge Pickup
- Player Series Alnico II humbucker
- Pickup Type
- Passive
- Pickup Selector
- 5-way blade switch
- Pickup Configuration
- HSS
- Bridge
- 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
9 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Synthetic bone
- String Gauge
- .009-.042
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Neck Profile
- Modern C
- Nut Width
- 1.65
- Factory Strings
- Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.5
16 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Color
- Orange
- Body Material
- Alder
- Body Finish
- Gloss polyester
- Inlays
- White dots
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel/chrome
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Neck Joint
- Bolt-on
- Available Colors
- 3-Color Sunburst, Birch Green, Coral Red, Polar White, Rallye Orange
- Body Style
- Stratocaster
- Fingerboard Radius
- 9.5 inch
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
- Tuning Machines
- Fender ClassicGear
- Body Construction
- Solidbody
- Neck Finish
- Satin urethane
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
5 detailsOther
- Model
- Stratocaster HSS
- Truss Rod
- Single-action, head adjust
- Cutaway
- Double cut
- Product Type
- Electric guitar
- Series
- Player II
