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. Its ready to serve your musical vision, its versatile enough to handle any style of music and its 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, its authentic Fender tone with a modern edge. The Modern-shaped maple necks 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 weve made it easier to express yourself musically. The updated 2-point tremolo design has smoother travel fo