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Player II Stratocaster HSS – Rosewood Fingerboard – Polar White

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Description

Player II Stratocaster HSS with rosewood fingerboard in Polar White is a versatile, modern take on a true classic. It balances the unmistakable feel of a Strat with the extra drive and fullness of a bridge humbucker, making it ideal for players who need one guitar to cover rehearsal, recording and the stage. From clean chime to tight, focused rock tones, the HSS layout delivers with authority, while the smooth rosewood fingerboard adds a familiar, refined touch for expressive bends and articulate phrasing. Whether you are progressing from your first instrument or stepping into a reliable working guitar, this model is designed to keep up with your music and your schedule.

Features

HSS versatility for every set

The Player II Stratocaster HSS pairs a full voiced bridge humbucker with two crisp single coils, giving you everything from glassy rhythm to punchy, high gain lead tones. Five way switching makes it easy to move between styles mid song, so you can cover pop, indie, funk and rock without changing guitars. It is a flexible, confident sound palette ready for practice, recording and performance.

Comfortable rosewood fingerboard

The rosewood fingerboard offers a warm response and a naturally smooth feel under the fingers. A modern C neck profile, a familiar 9.5 inch radius and 22 medium jumbo frets support clean fretting, controlled bends and consistent vibrato. It feels fast without being thin, and supportive without feeling bulky, so longer sessions remain comfortable.

Stable two point tremolo

A two point synchronised tremolo provides a fluid, controllable vibrato with a smooth return to pitch. Paired with quality hardware and precise adjustment, it delivers reliable tuning and intonation for everyday playing. Whether you add a subtle shimmer to chords or push into expressive lead work, the response is even and musical.

Classic Strat feel, modern reliability

A contoured alder body keeps weight balanced and ergonomics familiar, while the Polar White finish gives a clean, timeless look under stage lights. The overall build is solid and refined, with tidy fretwork and a fast satin feel to the back of the neck that encourages confident playing. It is a classic recipe updated for today’s demands.

Specifications

Model Player II Stratocaster HSS
SKU 0140540515
Colour/Finish Polar White, gloss body with satin neck back
Body Alder
Neck Maple, modern C profile
Fingerboard Rosewood, 9.5 inch radius
Scale Length 25.5 inches / 648 mm
Frets 22 medium jumbo
Pickups HSS configuration: Player II humbucker (bridge), Player II single coils (middle, neck)
Bridge Two point synchronised tremolo with bent steel saddles
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