Fender Player Stratocaster®
Model #: 0144503506
Real Deal Sound
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.
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—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.
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
Pau Ferro
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 “F” Stamped
Miscellaneous
Strings
Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Accessories
Case/Gig Bag
None
Included Accessories
None
