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Fender Player Stratocaster SSS Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Tidepool, Maple Fingerboard
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Brand | Fender |
Color | Tidepool |
Body Material | Alder |
Neck Material Type | Maple |
Fretboard Material Type | Maple Wood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
Hand Orientation | Right |
Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
Scale Length | 25.5 Inches |
About this item
- 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
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Value for money | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Craftsmanship | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
For beginners | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
Versatility | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | — | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | — | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | Total Music Source | Total Music Source | Adorama | Amazon.com | Adorama | Amazon.com |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | — |
back material | — | Alder Wood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | Alder Wood | — |
top material | — | Maple Wood, Alder Wood | Maple Wood, Alder Wood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood, Alder Wood | — |
string material | Alloy Steel | Nickel Steel | Alloy Steel | Nickel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
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Product information
Item Weight | 10 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 41.75 x 15 x 4.5 inches |
ASIN | B07CTW4T7J |
Item model number | 144502513 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #9,055 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #36 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 19, 2018 |
Body Material | Alder |
Color Name | Tidepool |
Fretboard Material | Maple Wood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
Scale Length | 25.5 Inches |
String Material | Alloy Steel |
Neck Material Type | Maple |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
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Product Description
The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundation 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.
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Customers like the value, sound quality and appearance of the guitar. For example, they mention it's a great deal for a mid level guitarist, it looks beautiful and the tone is impressive. That said, some complain about the durability, saying it arrived damaged with a hairline crack on the back side of the body. Opinions are mixed on tuning.
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Customers like the quality of the guitar. They mention that it is a decent guitar with excellent quality, the best fretboard they have ever played, and amazing Fender versatility. The guitar looks and plays great right out of the box, with good fretwork and decent setup. It came in perfect condition and plays like a dream.
"Quality was excellent, especially for the price. sound is superb, weight is nice, neck feels nice, frets are a good size (medium jumbo)...." Read more
"...and just look more crisp.Overall, good quality and arrived ready to play!" Read more
"...The finish was blemish free, the fret's are very smooth, very easy to move up and down the neck...." Read more
"...Guitar plays like a dream and has the classic Strat tones." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the guitar. They mention that it sounds great, has an impressive tone, and has the classic Strat tones. Some say that the fretwork is good, the intonation and setup was decent, and that it plays like a dream. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Quality was excellent, especially for the price. sound is superb, weight is nice, neck feels nice, frets are a good size (medium jumbo)...." Read more
"...They play and sound nearly identical. The '96 is a bit louder, and has the pickups set closer to the strings...." Read more
"...Guitar plays like a dream and has the classic Strat tones." Read more
"...Over-all I'm very happy, not one imperfection. And it sounds great so far. For now my old MIM is my player. This one I'll work in slowly...." Read more
Customers find the guitar to be a good product for the price. They say it's a great deal for a mid-level guitarist, and worth the investment. They also say the components and playability are a really good deal. Customers also say that the payment plan is super helpful, and the packaging was great. They mention that the guitar sounds and looks great, and is well worth the money.
"...Overall a great purchase at a great price!" Read more
"...This is a quality for cost instrument. Fender has done a great job w their MIM line.It came well packaged. Mine is Polar white...." Read more
"Got a pretty good deal but some fret sprout with rough ends. A few nicks in the paint around the neck joint...." Read more
"...That’s a great price so I don’t have much room to complain, that said- typically the fender Stratocaster is shipped with a soft gig bag...." Read more
Customers like the neck of the guitar. They mention it's smooth, straight, and well built. Some say that the pickups sound great and the satin finish on the back of the neck is great. Overall, most are satisfied with the neck.
"...sound is superb, weight is nice, neck feels nice, frets are a good size (medium jumbo)...." Read more
"It's a beautiful guitar. Came shipped with the Fender box in a larger box to keep it safe. No issues with blemishes or fret buzz or sprout...." Read more
"...Everything is set up to play. Neck is straight, frets seem fine...." Read more
"...I got it back to level and get the tuning / tension on point. It's pretty darn nice...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the guitar. They mention that the color is beautiful, the satin finish on the back of the neck is amazing, and the finish is amazing.
"...Every aspect of it is 100%. The finish is perfect and it's incredibly beautiful. Everything is set up to play. Neck is straight, frets seem fine...." Read more
"Product was exactly as advertised. Amazing sound, look, and feel. Great handling as well, not a dent or scratch anywhere." Read more
"...Tide pool blue looks beautiful on this guitar. Oh, the one I got weighs like 10lbs or more. Might be the heaviest Stratocaster I have ever picked up...." Read more
"Sounds great. Feels great. Looks great. It’s better than I am at this whole guitar thing." Read more
Customers say the guitar is easy to play and comfortable to play. They also appreciate the design and frets that feel good in their hands. Customers also mention that the guitar sounds amazing and plays smooth.
"...The finish was blemish free, the fret's are very smooth, very easy to move up and down the neck...." Read more
"Product was exactly as advertised. Amazing sound, look, and feel. Great handling as well, not a dent or scratch anywhere." Read more
"Sounds great. Feels great. Looks great. It’s better than I am at this whole guitar thing." Read more
"...this guitar is a really good deal on components and playability when tuned up properly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning of the guitar. Some mention it holds tune very well, while others say it won't tune very good, causing tuning problems. That said, some say the nut on their guitar is tight, resulting in problems staying in tune.
"...a bit the first fifteen minutes I played but now they hold their tune quite well. I hope the pickups and internal connections are good...." Read more
"...A few nicks in the paint around the neck joint. Won’t stay in tune, maybe strings weren’t stretched enough...." Read more
"...I have yet to use the whammy bar. This guitar really holds in tune or very close to it every time I go to play it...." Read more
"...The strings through the nut on mine are so tight it wont tune very well, but I will try to work on that later...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the guitar. They mention that it arrived damaged, with cracks in the body finish, and chips on the body. Some customers also report that the tremolo arm arrived broken, and the string had broken pegs.
"...The tremolo arm arrived broken, which isn’t a big deal, but unfortunate. Part of the tip had been removed, and was not in the box...." Read more
"Got a pretty good deal but some fret sprout with rough ends. A few nicks in the paint around the neck joint...." Read more
"...Specifically, he stated that the crack is a poly crack that grew with heat and any, decent tech would have recognized the flaw and immediately start..." Read more
"...It looked and played great right out of the box. It arrived with a few blemishes and a broken string.. I tunes it up just before a gig it sounded..." Read more
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I have a '96 MIM strat I bought new in a music shop that I've been playing for 25+ years. They play and sound nearly identical. The '96 is a bit louder, and has the pickups set closer to the strings. I may play around with the pickup height on this new guitar to get more punch.
The biggest difference between the 2 is that the newer Player Strat's knobs look cheaper. The ones on my '96 have a green patina (maybe from copper in the paint?), and just look more crisp.
Overall, good quality and arrived ready to play!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
I have a '96 MIM strat I bought new in a music shop that I've been playing for 25+ years. They play and sound nearly identical. The '96 is a bit louder, and has the pickups set closer to the strings. I may play around with the pickup height on this new guitar to get more punch.
The biggest difference between the 2 is that the newer Player Strat's knobs look cheaper. The ones on my '96 have a green patina (maybe from copper in the paint?), and just look more crisp.
Overall, good quality and arrived ready to play!
It came well packaged. Mine is Polar white. I didn't attach the tremelo bar for these pics. The case is my old fender case not to confuse anyone it didn't come with the guitar.
Every aspect of it is 100%. The finish is perfect and it's incredibly beautiful. Everything is set up to play. Neck is straight, frets seem fine. Bridge is floated and she seems to hold pitch but I only do mild dives at best.
Over-all I'm very happy, not one imperfection. And it sounds great so far. For now my old MIM is my player. This one I'll work in slowly. I'll know in time if I need to tweak anything but so far she seems great.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022
It came well packaged. Mine is Polar white. I didn't attach the tremelo bar for these pics. The case is my old fender case not to confuse anyone it didn't come with the guitar.
Every aspect of it is 100%. The finish is perfect and it's incredibly beautiful. Everything is set up to play. Neck is straight, frets seem fine. Bridge is floated and she seems to hold pitch but I only do mild dives at best.
Over-all I'm very happy, not one imperfection. And it sounds great so far. For now my old MIM is my player. This one I'll work in slowly. I'll know in time if I need to tweak anything but so far she seems great.
The tremolo arm arrived broken, which isn’t a big deal, but unfortunate. Part of the tip had been removed, and was not in the box. Much of the protective tape had already been removed from the guitar. It did not come with the tag for it.
All that aside, the guitar itself is in excellent, like new, condition and is genuine.
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The frets feel great and the pickups get the glassy strat sound that you can't find in cheaper models. There isn't much I can say about this guitar that hasn't been said; if you're on the fence about owning a Stratocaster, this is the absolute best "bang-for-buck" you will get.
This guitar has been my go-to for gigs and playing live as it sounds great, has lots of versatility; and for the price, I can't feel guilty about banging it around a bit while transporting it/playing.
The only complaint I have about the guitar is that when I received it, there was a TON of buzzing from the low E string although after changing the saddle height, I was able to get rid of it. I'd like to think that this was a result of being shipped in the winter, and not a quality-control issue at Fender as it was a bit disappointing to not be able to play it straight out of the box like I had hoped.
My advice is to buy this from an actual guitar store where you're not rolling the dice on how it's set up.
Overall, this guitar is definitely a permanent instalment in my collection and I can definitely see myself having it forever. If you're looking for a studio-quality guitar that can also act as a work-horse for gigging, this is the best deal that Fender has come out with in a long time....... but go buy it from a local guitar store ;)
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2023
Reviewed in Mexico on October 25, 2022