Fender Player Strat HSS Black MN

Made in Mexico
Alder body with gloss finish
One Player Series humbucking bridge pickup; two Player Series single-coil Stratocaster middle and neck pickups
“Modern C"-shaped neck profile
9.5"-radius fingerboard
2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles

What Reidys say...

"Mexico: spicy food, hot weather, wonderful tequila. Another thing they do very well in Mexico is building a very high quality line of Fender guitars at stunningly reasonable prices. This is the new Player series, which has replaced the old Mexican Standard. Fender have made subtle improvements to the pickups and hardware, as well as adding a load of new finishes. Don't worry if you are a traditionalist though, the old favourites like Black and Sunburst are still there. Onto the pickups, the updated designs offer everything that has made Fender the go-to for everything from chimey, bright clean tones to percussive, tight overdrives. These guitars are built to offer versatility, easy playability and fantastic quality and they deliver on everything and more. Come in and try one today!

I get it all the time - people saying "Alex, I love Strats and I love single coils in the neck and middle position, but I need something with more power in the bridge, what is there for people like me?" The HSS Strat is the one for you. Classic single coil chime is married with a powerful, articulate bridge humbucker, giving you the ultimate in versatility and tone shaping. Got a gig where one minute you're mellowing out to some tasty John Mayer clean blues but then you need to turn up the heat into some cutting Angus Young riffage? No worries, the HSS has you covered. This pickup combination has been the popular choice for players who want a guitar for a range of purposes. Whether you're a session player needing something for every eventuality, or a home player who wants something that is fun and easy to play for a range of styles, the HSS is the guitaring equivalent of a trusty Swiss Army Knife. "

Alex Buckley, Guitar Expert

What Fender say...

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 sonically flexible Player Stratocaster HSS 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.

Respecting our heritage while maintaining our innovative spirit, the Player Series humbucking bridge pickup sounds huge and warm, while the single-coil Stratocaster middle and neck pickups are crisp and articulate—it’s authentic Fender tone with a modern edge. The “Modern C”-shaped maple neck’s comfortable contours and smooth finish are ideal for almost any playing style. By adding a 22nd medium jumbo fret to the contemporary 9.5”-radius fingerboard we’ve made it easier to express yourself musically. The updated 2-point tremolo design has smoother travel for enhanced playing feel while simultaneously giving you rock-solid tuning stability since there’s less friction against the posts. Other features include master volume and tone controls, a 5-way pickup switch, 3-ply pickguard, synthetic bone nut, dual-wing string tree, sealed tuning machines and four-bolt “F”-stamped neck plate that marks this instrument as the real deal—as Fender as it gets.

Own your tone and create something new with the Player Stratocaster HSS.

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.

Full Specification

Series: Player

Body Material: Alder

Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

Neck: Maple, Modern “C”

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face (Pau Ferro), Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front (Maple)

Fingerboard: Maple or Pau Ferro, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)

Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo

Position Inlays: Black Dots (Maple), White Dots (Pau Ferro)

Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.650” (42 mm)

Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed

Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)

Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment

Pickups: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking (Bridge), Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Middle/Neck)

Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Postion 1. Bridge Humbucking Pickup; Position 2. Middle Pickup and Inner Coil of Humbucker; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (BridgePickup)

Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)