Fender Player Series Stratocaster - Buttercream

Fender Player Series Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard, Buttercream

The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic sound—bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation—the Player Stratocaster 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.

Highlights

PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS
Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—our Player Series pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound.

2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE
This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action.

BRIDGE PICKUP TONE CONTROL
Breaking with tradition, we 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, while the “Modern C”-shaped neck profile is comfortable for almost any playing style.

MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII
The Player 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.

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

Specs

• Model Name:  Player Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Buttercream
• Model #:  0144502534
• Series:  Player
• Country Of Origin:  MX
• Color:  Buttercream
• Body:  Alder
• Body Finish:  Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape:  Stratocaster®
• 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:  Maple
• Fingerboard Radius:  9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets:  22
• Frets Size:  Medium Jumbo
• String Nut:  Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width:  1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays:  Black Dot
• Truss Rods:  Standard
• Truss Rod Wrench:  3/16" Hex (Allen)
• 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)
• 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
• Pickup Configuration:  SSS
• 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
• Strings:  Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Included Accessories:  None
• Dimensions:  4.50x15.00x49.50 IN
• Weight:  14.10 LB