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Melanie Faye Demos The Player Series Stratocaster® | Fender

Melanie Faye Demos The Player Series Stratocaster® | Fender

Player Series Stratocaster Demo | Fender

Player Series Stratocaster Demo | Fender

The Player Series | Fender

The Player Series | Fender

The Player Series Stratocaster | Player Series | Fender

The Player Series Stratocaster | Player Series | Fender

Description

The Fender Player Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar is a revolutionary redesign of a classic that left-handed players will love. This iconic instrument provides vintage-inspired style with thoroughly modern playability. Three Player Series single-coil pickups deliver classic Fender tone with more output and punch, ideal for nearly any musical genre. The modern C-shaped maple neck and 9.5" radius fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets provide a familiar yet fast feel for effortless soloing and chord changes. An updated two-point tremolo bridge offers improved tuning stability and enhanced playing feel. Overall, the Fender Player Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar is an inspiring, versatile and authentic-sounding instrument for creating your own signature sound.

Player Series Pickups Provide Crisp, Articulate Tone

The trio of Alnico 5 Player Series single-coil pickups provides crisp, articulate tone with more output for cutting through a mix. The neck pickup delivers warm, full lows and crystalline highs. The middle pickup produces punchy mids and a slight scoop. The bridge pickup gives you searing lead tones with solid lows. With a 5-way switch, you can access neck, neck/middle, middle, middle/bridge and bridge pickup selections for a variety of tones from glassy and chime-like to aggressive and gritty.

Modern Neck Profile and Fingerboard for Fast, Comfortable Playing

The satin-finished, maple neck has a comfortable, modern C profile and 9.5" fretboard radius for fast, easy bending and vibrato. The 22 medium jumbo frets make it simple to express yourself musically with greater accuracy and control. Left-handed players will appreciate the familiar feel, allowing an easy transition between this instrument and their other guitars.

Updated Tremolo Bridge Improves Tuning Stability

The Fender Player Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar features an updated two-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles for solid tuning stability and smooth tremolo action. The redesigned bridge reduces friction, allowing the tremolo arm to swing freely while keeping strings in tune. Play dive bombs, warbles and other tremolo techniques with confidence thanks to the enhanced design.

Additional Highlights

Other features of the Player Stratocaster for lefties includes an alder body with gloss polyester finish, synthetic bone nut, dual-wing string tree, sealed tuning machines and four-bolt neck plate. A 3-ply pickguard, knurled flat-top control knobs and chrome hardware complete the stylish appearance. Order the Fender Player Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar today for authentic Fender tone and feel, available at Guitar Center.

Fender Player Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red
Fender Player Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red
Fender Player Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red

Features

  • Gloss-finish solid alder body
  • 25.5"-scale bolt-on maple neck with 22-fret, 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard
  • Three Fender Player Series Stratocaster single-coil pickups, 5-way switch
  • 2-point fulcrum tremolo bridge with vintage-style bent steel saddles, sealed, die-cast tuners
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Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood:
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Left-handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C modern
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width/material 1.69 in. (43 mm) Synthetic Bone
Pickups
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Player Series Stratocaster
  • Middle: Player Series Stratocaster
  • Bridge: Player Series Stratocaster
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics:
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split:
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: 2-point Fulcrum tremolo Bent steel saddles
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: Mexico

Reviews

4.27

11 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Best sounding strat I have heard.

Through my time with this guitar, I have I very good opinion on how it sounds, how it feels, and how comfortable it is. I only need to tune it up slightly once a week. The body feels perfect while playing. The neck is nice and smooth. And the tone when playing is one of the best I have heard. I got it in tidepool, and it looks awesome. There is basically no difference between this and an American made in terms of quality

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Nice color

I am used to the necks of the CV 60s Strat and PRS Custom SE 24 that this one feels a bit thick. There is a high spot on the 12th fret on the low E and a couple of tuning machines seem to be having a slight binding feel it rotates nicely then at a certain point it gets a little tight then turns nicely again. I really like the color of the guitar though.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing8
  2. Jamming5
  3. Recording3
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. Small Venues3
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz3
  2. Craftsmanship1
  3. Neck is a little too thick for me1
  4. Tuning machines not very good1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice4
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play9
  2. Good Tone8
  3. Good Feel7
  4. Good Pick Up6
  5. Solid Electronics6
  • It's not bad looks great

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRJ

    fromCT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This Strat is nice feel , good lefty for the price.

  • Best sounding strat I have heard.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byAnthony

    fromNew Orleans

    Through my time with this guitar, I have I very good opinion on how it sounds, how it feels, and how comfortable it is. I only need to tune it up slightly once a week. The body feels perfect while playing. The neck is nice and smooth. And the tone when playing is one of the best I have heard. I got it in tidepool, and it looks awesome. There is basically no difference between this and an American made in terms of quality

  • Nice color

    3

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byDayn M.

    fromHI - Hawaii

    I am used to the necks of the CV 60s Strat and PRS Custom SE 24 that this one feels a bit thick. There is a high spot on the 12th fret on the low E and a couple of tuning machines seem to be having a slight binding feel it rotates nicely then at a certain point it gets a little tight then turns nicely again. I really like the color of the guitar though.

  • Finally, a great strat color in a lefty!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byXander

    fromSoutheast Florida

    Absolutely no negatives to report.

  • Great sound

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byEeee

    fromGlen Burnie Maryland

    Very nice sound very nice feel . I have had to relearn after 20 year absence I do like this guitar the modern profile has a great feal much nicer on the hands

  • Decent playing and sounding guitar

    3

    submitted6 years ago

    byJaypea

    fromPittsburgh

    Decent craftsmanship pretty consistent from Mexico Traditional Fender sound Great feeling neck Good looking instrument First Strat-did not like the pick up selector placement. Otherwise, pretty solid. Purchased this it for that Strat tone. I would say PRS has better quality build and built with the guitarist in mind for a guitar in this price range.

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Q&A

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  • asked byRobert1996

    fromChicago

    What's the standard string size this specific guitar comes with already because I'm looking to get string size 9-42 like Mr. Niles Rodger's

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    .009-.042 Gauges
  • asked byTam

    fromNorth Port, FL

    Is this a good guitar for a beginner.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Excellent
  • asked byNicholas

    fromOrange ca

    How much does this guitar weight in lbs and oz?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 7.5 – 9.0 lbs
  • asked byMitch

    fromStevenson Alabama

    Could you get this guitar with 12 inch radius and jumbo frets with baked maple neck?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order Placement
  • asked byJeff

    fromCleveland Ohio

    Is this lefty guitar strung righty?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is not a lefty guitar strung righty. It is a standard left handed guitar.
  • asked byDaniel

    fromHackensack, NJ

    How bad is the blemish on this guitar? Can you describe?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the guitars play ability.
  • asked byUsed to play a lot.

    fromDallas, Tx

    Does it come with a case? That applies to most guitars too. Do they all come with a case? Or is it necessary to buy a hardshell case? Thanks !

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Case not included
  • asked byPaul

    fromKY

    What's the model numbe?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    0144512500
    Open Reply - Thomas
    Model #: 0144512513
  • asked byJohn

    fromSan Francisco, CA

    Where is it being made? MX or US?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is made in Mexico
  • asked byDoug

    fromFelicity, Ohio

    Do you make left handed players stratocasters strung for a right handed player in this model?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    We do not carry them. Please call a Sales Agent for Special Order placement