Flexible HSS Tones Meet High-performance Player II Tweaks
Armed with high-power HSS sonics, the Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS injects its standard Player II predecessor with unabashedly modern playability and performance. From the moment you grip this guitar’s maple neck in your palm, you’ll be thrilled by the fluid playability of its slim modern C profile, sleek satin finish, and comfortably rounded-over edges. Moreover, the 9.5-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets facilitate all manner of fingerboard finesse. As for the tone, neck- and middle-position Player II Noiseless Strat pickups sing with hum-free chime and shimmer, while the bridge-position Player II Modified Humbucker dishes out a high-power dual-coil wallop with ample output and articulation. And if you’re in the mood for standard SSS Strat sonics, you can even flip the push-pull Tone knob to access authentic single-coil bite. An innovative hardware arrangement cements this guitar’s hot-rodded status, comprising a 2-point Synchronized tremolo with a chamfered block, steel block saddles, short-post locking tuning machines, and a modern string tree — a symbiotic suite of features that ensures lock-tight tuning stability and expanded pitch-bending potential. Expertly adapted for modern musicians of all styles and genres, the Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS sharpens up an all-time California classic while retaining the essence that’s made the Strat an icon since 1954.
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High-speed modern C maple neck
The Fender Player II Modified series is all about performance, and the Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS’s neck embodies that philosophy with a plethora of player-focused features. A maple foundation in Fender’s fan-favorite modern C profile starts this 6-string off with a speedy feel, further bolstered by the neck’s slick satin finish. Topside, the 9.5-inch-radius fingerboard and medium-jumbo frets provide an ideal platform for wide, multi-step bends and vibrant vibrato. And arguably most impressively, the Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS’s neck brandishes rolled edges that glide against your palm with an almost frictionless feel.
Noise-free single-coil shimmer paired with humbucking heat
Equipped with both hard-hitting humbucking firepower and uncompromisingly authentic single-coil sounds, Fender’s Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS pickups take on everything from screaming, gain-laden riffage to classic Strat spank with the flip of a switch. First up, the neck- and middle-position Player II Modified Noiseless Stratocaster pickups provide you with a clear, complex, and dynamic single-coil Stratocaster voice that performs without the faintest bit of 60-cycle hum. These tones balance beautifully against the warm, powerful output of the Alnico II Player II Modified Humbucker. Plus, you can even flip up the push-pull Tone pot to transform the humbucker into a single-coil for classic SSS Strat tones. Finally, it’s all topped off with a treble bleed circuit that retains clarity when you roll down the Volume knob.
Top-of-the-line hardware appointments
The Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS wields upgraded hardware from stem to stern, all of which is engineered to ensure the highest level of performance possible. It all starts with a 2-point Synchronized tremolo that boasts a chamfered tremolo block. This much-welcomed modification provides this trem system with an expanded range of travel, which Sweetwater guitarists find allows for far more extreme and expressive whammy-bar finesse than typical vintage-style Strat trem units. What’s more, the Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS’s cutting-edge tremolo is further bolstered by an ultra-smooth modern string tree and short-post locking tuners. These three features work in perfect concert, ensuring that even your wildest pitch-shifting flourishes retain rock-solid tuning stability.
Fender II Modified series: a musical joyride
Like a tuned-up classic car, Fender’s Player II series injects all-time classic designs with a high-octane dose of power and performance. Born out of a deep exploration under the hood and a thorough examination of Player II instruments, Fender has introduced the Player II Modified series. Home to hot-rodded editions of Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass models, the Player II Modified series features timeless touches, including quality tonewoods, rolled fingerboard edges, and legendary body shapes. Meanwhile, a barrage of high-performance upgrades, including new noiseless pickups, elevated electronics, and reimagined hardware, deliver a souped-up playing experience. It all equates to an inventive line that beautifully complements the essence of what has made Fender the go-to choice for musicians since 1946. Like a sleek coupe fresh from the garage, your Fender Player II Modified series instrument is ready to ride.
Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Features:
- Lightweight and comfortably contoured alder body
- Maple neck in a slim and fast-playing modern C profile
- Satin neck finish and rolled fingerboard edges ensure a nearly frictionless feel in your palm
- 9.5-in.-radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets provides a bend-friendly platform for players of all styles
- Neck- and middle-position Player II Noiseless Stratocaster pickups sing with an uncompromisingly authentic single-coil shimmer with zero hum
- Bridge-position Player II Modified Humbucker kicks out a powerful output and warm Alnico II character
- Push-pull Tone knob splits the humbucker for classic SSS Strat tones
- Master Volume knob with treble bleed circuit keeps your tone clean and articulate when rolling down the volume
- 2-point Synchronized tremolo boasts block steel saddles and a chamfered tremolo block that increases the trem’s range of motion
- Ultra-smooth modern string tree reduces friction and prevents hang-ups
- Fender short-post locking tuning machines increase break angle and keep your tuning stability rock solid
