PRELOVED FENDER Player Strat HSS Sunburst

PRELOVED FENDER Player Stratocaster HSS – Sunburst

Preloved guitar – please refer to the product photos for its cosmetic condition. Contact us for details about any marks, modifications and included accessories.

Few electric guitars cover as much musical ground as a Stratocaster, and the Fender Player Stratocaster HSS in Sunburst adds an extra gear to that familiar formula. With two classic Strat-style single-coil pickups and a more powerful bridge humbucker, it can move from glassy cleans and snappy rhythm tones to full-bodied rock sounds without swapping guitars.

Part of Fender's original Player Series, this model combines traditional Stratocaster character with modern, gig-friendly features: a comfortable Modern “C” maple neck, 22 medium jumbo frets and a smooth two-point tremolo. It's a versatile, straightforward instrument that feels at home in the rehearsal room, on stage or in the studio.

Classic Strat Sounds with Extra Bite

The HSS pickup layout is the main attraction. The Player Series Alnico 5 single-coils in the neck and middle positions deliver the clear highs, expressive attack and rounded clean sounds you expect from a Strat. Move to the Alnico 2 bridge humbucker when you need extra punch, thicker lead tones or a more convincing crunch with an overdriven amp.

A five-way pickup selector gives you a useful range of tones, including the distinctive in-between positions that make a Strat such a flexible working guitar.

Comfortable Modern “C” Neck

The maple neck features Fender's approachable Modern “C” profile, suited to both rhythm and lead playing. A 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 22 medium jumbo frets make bends and faster passages feel comfortable, while the familiar 25.5-inch scale length retains the lively response and string tension players associate with a Stratocaster.

Two-Point Tremolo for Expressive Playing

Fender's two-point synchronized tremolo uses bent-steel saddles and provides smooth, expressive pitch movement. Alongside sealed tuning machines and a simple, practical control layout, it's a guitar that can comfortably handle a wide variety of styles.

Sunburst Finish and Timeless Styling

The Sunburst finish pairs naturally with the Stratocaster's contoured alder body, giving this model a look that's equally at home in a blues band or a modern rock setup. It's classic Fender without feeling locked to any particular era.

Key Features & Specifications

• Model: Fender Player Stratocaster HSS (original Player Series)
• Finish: Sunburst
• Body: Alder, contoured Stratocaster shape
• Neck: Maple, Modern “C” profile
• Scale Length: 25.5 inches (648mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 inches (241mm)
• Frets: 22 medium jumbo
• Bridge Pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 2 humbucker
• Middle Pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil
• Neck Pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil
• Pickup Configuration: HSS (Humbucker–Single–Single)
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge)
• Pickup Switching: Five-way blade selector
• Bridge: Two-point synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles
• Tuners: Standard cast/sealed
• Nut: Synthetic bone, approximately 42mm width
• Country of Manufacture: Mexico (original Player Series specification)

Who Is It For?

Anyone who loves the feel and clean tones of a Stratocaster but needs a stronger bridge pickup for rock, pop, blues or heavier rhythm work. It's a particularly smart choice for gigging players who want one guitar to cover several styles, as well as players moving up from their first electric guitar.

Our Take

We like the HSS Strat because it solves a common problem without changing what makes a Strat great. You still get the sparkling single-coil sounds and familiar Fender feel, but the bridge humbucker gives you extra drive and sustain when the song calls for it. A very usable all-rounder, and a strong choice on the preloved market.

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