Fender Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar Tidepool

The Fender Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s ready to serve your musical vision, it’s versatile enough to handle any style of music and it’s the perfect platform for creating your own sound. The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring classic bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation.

FEATURES

• Alder body with gloss finish
• Three Player Series single-coil Stratocaster pickups
• "Modern C"-shaped neck profile
• 9.5"-radius fingerboard
• 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles

PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS

Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—the Fender Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound.

2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE

The Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action.

BRIDGE PICKUP TONE CONTROL

Breaking with tradition, Fender added a dedicated tone control for the bridge pickup, giving you more control over your sound in pickup positions one and two.

22-FRET NECK

Adding another fret extends the range of the Fender Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar, while the “Modern C”-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style.

MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII

The Stratocaster model’s sleek curves are hand-shaped to original specifications.

“F”-STAMPED NECK PLATE

Each Player Stratocaster includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.

BODY

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Stratocaster

NECK

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
• Neck Shape: Modern “C”
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Truss Rod: Standard
• Truss Rod Nut: 3/16″ Hex Adjustment

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
• Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
• Switching: 5-Position Blade (Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup)
• Configuration: SSS

HARDWARE

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
• Switch Tip: Parchment
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with “F” Logo

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403

Fender guitars and amps are covered by a 2 year manufacturer warranty. Amp tubes are covered for 90 days by manufacturer warranty.

Although we are not authorised to determine if any repair is covered under warranty, if the item was purchased through World of Music, then we are often the best people to facilitate the claim for you and will do so as timely as possible. Warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage or faults that are a result of user neglect. Although your mate is really handy with a soldering iron, any product modification or home repair will also result in a void warranty.

Quite often, something perceived as a fault is as simple as a faulty cable or power issue so we always suggest checking over Frequently Asked Questions on the manufacturer website first. It can be a helpful approach to getting to the bottom of a problem and save you a lot of time in getting your gear back up and running!

This item ships via courier; fully insured for your piece of mind. Orders require a signature on delivery and we suggest using an address where someone will be present for the speediest delivery time. For delivery attempts with no one present to sign, your order will be taken to the courier depot and a card will be left for you to organise redelivery.