Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS, Rosewood Fingerboard, Rallye Orange

The Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS is a Mexican-made electric guitar suited to intermediate and advancing players who want an instrument with genuine Fender heritage, a versatile HSS pickup configuration, and a range of contemporary playability refinements. Finished in the eye-catching Rallye Orange with an aged-white pickguard and cream hardware, this model pairs a classic Stratocaster silhouette with a slab rosewood fingerboard — a welcome return to a traditional tone wood for the Player series.

The guitar is built around a contoured alder body with a gloss polyester finish, mated to a maple neck carrying a Modern "C" profile and a satin urethane finish on the back for a fast, non-sticky feel. The 9.5"-radius slab rosewood fingerboard features factory-rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets, with a synthetic bone nut set at 1.650" (42 mm). Pickups consist of two Player Series Alnico V single-coil Strat pickups in the neck and middle positions, and a Player Series Alnico II humbucker at the bridge, selectable via a 5-position blade switch. Controls include a master volume and two tone controls (Tone 1 for neck/middle, Tone 2 for bridge). The hardware includes a 2-point synchronised tremolo with bent steel saddles, Fender ClassicGear tuning machines with an 18:1 gear ratio, a single-wing string tree, and a 4-bolt neck plate with F logo. Strings are Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel (.009–.042).

The Player II Stratocaster HSS is manufactured at Fender's Ensenada, Mexico facility. The rolled fingerboard edges and satin neck finish contribute to a notably comfortable playing experience across a wide range of styles. The Alnico II bridge humbucker provides a warmer, fuller bridge tone compared to a single-coil configuration, though it does not include a coil-split option. The 2-point tremolo offers expressive vibrato capability, while the ClassicGear tuners provide reliable tuning stability.

Features:

• Contoured Alder, Chambered Ash or Chambered Mahogany Body
• Modern "C" Neck Profile
• 9.5“-Radius Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges
• Player Series Alnico II Humbucker and Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® Pickups
• 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• ClassicGear™ Tuning Machines

CONTOURED ALDER, CHAMBERED ASH OR CHAMBERED MAHOGANY BODY
Custom tailor the sound and look of your Player series instrument and choose from the resonant snap of chambered swamp ash, the rich warmth of chambered mahogany or the classic punch of alder, each outfitted with our iconic contours.

MODERN "C" NECK PROFILE
This neck is designed for supremely comfortable performance, with silky smooth back finish and our Modern “C”-profile — for first-class feel that’s ideal for almost any playing style.

9.5“-RADIUS MAPLE OR ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH ROLLED EDGES
The 9.5”-radius fingerboard facilitates fluid leads and choke free bends, while the hand-rolled fingerboard edges provide a slightly broken-in feeling that’s incredibly inviting.

PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS
A modern tweak of our classic sound, our Player Series pickups are designed with more power and more bite, for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge.

2-POINT SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO WITH BENT STEEL SADDLES
This Stratocaster features a two-point Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles for definitive Strat tone with superior tremolo action for the most expressive vibrato and most daring dive bombs.

CLASSICGEAR™ TUNING MACHINES
Combining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, ClassicGear tuning machines deliver smooth, reliable performance that make it easier to fine-tune your instrument.

Specifications:

GENERAL
Series
Player II
Orientation
Right-Hand
Colour
Rallye Orange
Country Of Origin
Mexico

BODY
Body Finish
Gloss Polyester
Body Shape
Stratocaster®
Body Style
Solid Body
Body Material
Alder

NECK
Headstock
Stratocaster®
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape
Modern "C"
Neck Construction
4-Bolt Standard
Fingerboard Radius
9.5" (241 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Slab Rosewood
Position Inlays
White Dot
Number of Frets
22
Truss Rod
Single Action, Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
3/16" Hex Adjustment
String Nut
Synthetic Bone
Nut Width
1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material
Synthetic Bone
Fret Size
Medium Jumbo
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucker
Middle Pickup
Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
Neck Pickup
Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration
HSS
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

HARDWARE
Bridge
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting
2-Point Modern
Pickguard
3-Ply Parchment
Pickup Covers
Aged White
Control Knobs
Aged White Plastic
Switch Tip
Aged White
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines
Fender® ClassicGear™
String Trees
Butterfly
Tremolo Arm
Standard Tremolo Arm
Neck Plate
4-Bolt with "F" Logo
Strap Buttons
Standard

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Case/Gig Bag
Included: None
Recommended: Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)

*Specifications subject to change without notice.