{"product_id":"fender-player-ii-stratocaster-electric-guitar-aged-cherry-burst-with-maple-fingerboard","title":"Fender Player II Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Aged Cherry Burst with Maple Fingerboard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn an instrument that feels special the moment you pick it up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fender Player II Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Aged Cherry Burst with Maple Fingerboard is a premium electric guitar for South African players who want refined tone, strong build quality and a guitar that can sit comfortably in a serious collection or working stage rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFender Player II Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Aged Cherry Burst with Maple Fingerboard Blending historic Fender panache with the necessary tools for modern performance, the Fender Player II Stratocaster delivers a suite of versatile tone-crafting capabilities. A duo of premium tonewoods comprises chambered ash and maple, while Player series single-coil pickups span a spectrum of shimmering highs, tight lows, and sonorous midrange. Guitarists are thrilled with Fender’s decision to introduce rolled edges to each axe’s fingerboards, augmenting both comfort and accessibility. What’s more, Fender dove deep into the archives to resurrect iconic finishes — some of which have never been seen in the series! Between eye-catching aesthetics and a 2-point synchronized tremolo, the Fender Player II Stratocaster is your key to unparalleled expression and next-level playability. Time-tested foundations Fender’s origins are synonymous with the electric guitar revolution, and the Player II Stratocaster is imbued with the same foundational DNA. Its chambered ash body anchors your tone in sonorous sustain and powerful fundamentals, with full-spectrum heft that doesn’t sacrifice articulation for presence. Maple adorns the neck and fingerboard, adding warmth and brightness in every register, with excellent voicing that ensures everything is crisp, powerful, and never harsh, from complex chords to roaring leads. Contemporary tone-sculpting tools To bring these sonic foundations to life, Fender meticulously crafted the Player series pickups to marry classic Fender style with contemporary tone-building necessities. This Player II Stratocaster deploys an SSS configuration. Player series Strat single-coil pickups utilize Alnico V magnets, expanding this guitar’s robust aural profile with glass-like transparency, percussive chime, and powerful voicing throughout the spectrum. With the aid of a 5-way blade switch, dual tone controls, and a master volume knob, untold worlds of latent sonic potential are waiting to be unearthed. Maximum expressive possibilities Aptly enough, it’s the playability of the Player II Stratocaster that elevates it to the echelon of modern, dynamic performance. The maple neck features a Modern “C” profile and satin finish, optimized for speed and comfort. It’s complemented by a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, blending versatile accessibility and robust in-hand feel to extract every ounce of sonic possibility from its 22-fret array. Adding to the comfort of the fingerboard’s rolled edge, Fender’s bookended the Player II Stratocaster’s 25.5-inch scale with ClassicGear tuning machines and a 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles. With rock-solid tuning and reliable buzz-free sound, the Player II Stratocaster expands your sonic palette for maximum expressivity, from subtle vibrato to roaring, evocative dives. Fender Player II Stratocaster Features: Revamped series design marries classic Fender style with modern performance necessities Chambered ash body anchors tone in robust fundamentals and punchy full-spectrum character Maple neck and fingerboard impart shimmering brightness to your sound to enhance clarity in voicing for chords, licks, leads, and solos Player series pickups utilize Alnico V magnets across 3 single-coil pickups for premium performance 5-way blade selector is complemented by 2 tone controls and 1 master volume knob, ensuring robust tone-crafting versatility Rolled fingerboard edges, Modern “C” profile, and satin-finished neck maximize speed and comfort to accommodate players of nearly any style 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 25.5-inch scale maximize sonic-sculpting opportunities with unfettered access to all 22 frets Fender-crafted ClassicGear tuning machines and 1.65-inch synthetic bone nut mean rock-solid performance and buzz-free tones 2-point synchronized tremolo system features bent steel saddles and unrivaled expressive potential Tech Specs General Number of Strings6 Left-\/Right-handedRight-handed Body Body TypeChambered Solidbody Body ShapePlayer II Stratocaster Body MaterialAsh Body FinishGloss Polyester ColorAged Cherry Burst Neck Neck MaterialMaple Neck Shape We have written this listing for VisionSounds customers in practical language, with the focus on how the instrument fits real playing situations rather than simply repeating a factory feature list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis electric guitar is best considered by players who care about pickup character, tuning stability, sustain, fret access and confident amplified performance. The appeal is not only the brand name on the headstock; it is the way the instrument responds to touch, how it holds its place in a mix, and how confidently it can move between practice, recording and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003estage players, studio guitarists, collectors, worship bands, rock, pop, blues and modern performance setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlayers upgrading from an entry or mid-level instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuitarists who want a reliable premium instrument for long-term use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSouth African buyers comparing high-end guitars online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstrument type: Electric Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrice includes VAT where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNationwide South African delivery available through VisionSounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need help choosing between this model and another guitar, contact VisionSounds with your playing style, preferred tone, current amplifier or recording setup, and whether the guitar will mainly be used live, in studio or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49426414698711,"sku":"gla_231630","price":17546.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/3970\/1719\/files\/0140512531PlayerIIStratocaster_MapleFingerboard_AgedCherryBurst_01_800x_8c4e5430-b183-436f-b721-84a93daf358b.webp?v=1783777085","url":"https:\/\/visionsounds.co.za\/products\/fender-player-ii-stratocaster-electric-guitar-aged-cherry-burst-with-maple-fingerboard","provider":"VisionSounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}