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Fender Player Stratocaster Maple - Tidepool
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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 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.
The power trio of Player Series single-coil pickups are crisp and articulate - it's authentic Fender tone with a modern edge. The "Modern C"-shaped maple neck's 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 we've made it easier to express yourself musically. The updated 2-point tremolo design has smoother travel for enhanced playing feel while simultaneously giving you rock-solid tuning stability since there's less friction against the posts.
Other features include master volume and tone controls, a 5-way pickup switch, 3-ply pickguard, synthetic bone nut, dual-wing string tree, sealed tuning machines and four-bolt "F"-stamped neck plate that marks this instrument as the real deal - as Fender as it gets. Own your tone and create something new with the Player Stratocaster.
The power trio of Player Series single-coil pickups are crisp and articulate - it's authentic Fender tone with a modern edge. The "Modern C"-shaped maple neck's 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 we've made it easier to express yourself musically. The updated 2-point tremolo design has smoother travel for enhanced playing feel while simultaneously giving you rock-solid tuning stability since there's less friction against the posts.
Other features include master volume and tone controls, a 5-way pickup switch, 3-ply pickguard, synthetic bone nut, dual-wing string tree, sealed tuning machines and four-bolt "F"-stamped neck plate that marks this instrument as the real deal - as Fender as it gets. Own your tone and create something new with the Player Stratocaster.
Specifications
| Active EQ: | No |
| Body Colour: | Tidepool |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Polyester |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Body Shape: | Stratocaster |
| Body Type: | Solid |
| Bridge Design: | Fender 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo |
| Bridge Type: | Tremolo |
| Case/Gigbag: | Purchased Separately |
| Controls: | 1 Volume + 2 Tones |
| Country of Origin: | Mexico |
| Features: | 3-ply Pickguard, Single Wing String Tree, F-Stamped Neck Plate |
| Fingerboard: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Dots - Black |
| Fret Profile: | Medium Jumbo |
| Fretboard Radius: | 9.5" / 241 mm |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/ Chrome |
| Included: | Hex Wrench |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | 4-Bolt Standard |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 16th |
| Neck Finish: | Urethane - Satin / Back, Gloss / Front |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | Modern C |
| Number of Frets: | 22 |
| Number of Pickups: | 3 |
| Number of Strings: | 6 |
| Nut Material: | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.65" / 42 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| Pickup Brand: | Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat |
| Pickup Configuration: | SSS |
| Pickup Type: | Single Coil(s) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| String Gauge: | Fender 250L .009-.042 |
| String Type: | Steel |
| Switching: | 5-Way Blade Switch |
| Tailpiece: | Synchronized Tremolo |
| Tuning Machines: | Standard Cast/Sealed |
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Q & A
Question: How much does it weigh?
- asked on Dec 6, 2023
- asked on Dec 6, 2023
Answer: Most weigh between 4-4.5 Kilos or 9-10 LBS
- answered by Patrick McCormick, Kamloops, British Columbia
- answered by Patrick McCormick, Kamloops, British Columbia
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Best value for Fender strat 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Campbell River, British Columbia
I got this guitar from the Edmonton North store a month ago. It's a lot of fun to play! Big Pink Floyd fan, so it's great to finally be playing a real strat. I love my Les Paul, but it just can't do the strat sound for me. The stock pickups sound great! I do plan on replacing some electronics and hardware, but it is not necessary at all if you are just looking for a nice strat sound. Overall amazing guitar.
Posted by Josh on Aug 3, 2024
No Regrets on this one 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Cobourg, Ontario
I"m really impressed on my new Strat, the sound is reallysweet ,i also like the Frets , nice & smooth edges all the way up and the size of the top"s .ive always had the narrow type , and not to mention slipping the 22nd Fret is totally exellent....overall I"m one happy owner...and one more thing the Whammy is exellent...thanx Fender!!!
Posted by Gary Bigelow on Jan 3, 2024
Classic Tones 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
Found a good deal on a used Stratocaster from Long & McQuade Gear Hunter. Got a bonus of free shipping! Wasn't sure at first , pickups were a little weak in my opinion. String action high. Took it to the shop for a setup. The luthier adjusted the neck and pickup height. Guess I should have expected, that being a used guitar. Plays wonderful now and delivers the classic Strat tones. I've played other brands and styles of guitars over the years but Fender guitars have always been in the stable . They can do it all !
Prices for new is getting too high is my only fault with this instrument
Posted by J on Dec 7, 2023
Bonne guitare 1 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Longueuil, Quebec
J’ai louer cette guitare pendant environ un mois et je suis très content des résultats de cette guitare. Cette guitare m’a aidé à avoir la piqure de la musique et de découvrir plusieurs styles de musique à cause de sa versatilités. En résumé c’est une bonne guitare de débutant qui est très fiable et fun a jouer
Posted by Thomas on Jun 14, 2023
A real Strat for a good price 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Bedford, Nova Scotia
Bought a 'slightly used' model in Bedford. I have owned 'Mexican Strats' and 'Squire Strats' before, but this Player Series is a real winner. I love it. A keeper!
Posted by Ed on Jan 12, 2023
Awesome Strat! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
I played a lot of Stratocaster guitars in working classic rock bands during the early 90s and decided it was time to get back into Strats again….this guitar does not disappoint. I am only a home player these days…,but this absolutely would have been my workhorse and go to guitar if I was still gigging. Not a single complaint…..this is gig ready and a great addition for any musician at any level.
Posted by Steve on Jul 31, 2021
Strat 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Owen Sound, Ontario
Love this thing. Thanks to Will and Fred at the Cambridge store great service
Posted by M Ramsden on May 15, 2021
Metalhead just got Fender strat. 8 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Longueuil, Quebec
Metal player since ever, i also like playing blues sometimes by the past, using my Ltd Ec-1000. Pretty good guitar but with this new Strat its and all new world to explore.
After couple hours playing, i quickly understand blues can now reach a all new level. I just can believe how easy and great it sound for the money, passing neck to bridge is just unbelievable.
I bring this strat to my lutheran day one, file the fret just a bit and got an absolute perfect guitar. True single coil (no push/pull like the Ltd) its an all new way to play guitar.
I never play a US Strat before, but i can't figure how US could sound and play better
Posted by Jean-Francois Geoffrion on Jan 29, 2021
Great Strat for the Money 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Courtenay, British Columbia
I've watched a lot of documentaries on Jeff Beck over the years and I noticed that he is really good with just a standard strat. So when I saw this guitar hanging on the wall it drew me to it. Very nice fit and finish, plays awesome. I've had US strats in the past and this one tops it at this point in time. Love the Tidepool color. It's definitely a keeper.
Posted by Kevin Trace on Nov 24, 2020
Great Strat for the Money 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Courtenay, British Columbia
Posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2020
Outstanding all around 12 of 12 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
This guitar is extremely high quality. Looking it over very closely, it really is stunning. Fit and finish are top notch: frets, neck, fingerboard, body -- everything. I was expecting the set-up to be way off but the neck relief was perfect and the action was right at 4/64". I ordered it online and got an assist from John in the web store; great service and the delivery was lightning fast -- I was butchering SRV riffs the day after I put the order in for this guitar! Can't beat that. If you're hesitating because this is a made in Mexico guitar, rest assured these guitars look, feel, play and sound every bit like a USA model.
Posted by Dean on Sep 11, 2020
Great Guitar 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Wonderful guitar. Although made in Mexico, it loses nothing to an American Fender. Letterhead on an amp or played with a pedal set looks just like an American Fender. I recommend this guitar. Great price for what that guitar offers.
Posted by Marco on Dec 7, 2019
Great Guitar 6 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Wonderful guitar, comfortable arm. This guitar loses nothing to an American Fender. The sound of the pickups are great. A great building. I recommend this Fender Stratocaster
Posted by Marco on Dec 6, 2019
Amazing guitar for this price 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
Had mine for a month now and my only problem is putting it down. Feels amazing to play and sounds great. It's very light and comfortable but feels super-solid construction-wise. The pickups sound great and having tone control for the bridge pickup is awesome. It's an amazing guitar especially at the price they are asking.
Posted by J-bone on Sep 23, 2019
Great guitar. Love it. 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Peterborough, Ontario
For the money the best guitar I've owned. Don't have to spend a lot to have true Fender tone and feel. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2019
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| Player Stratocaster Maple - Tidepool | 691174 |
