The Double-locking Peak of Player II Modified Performance
Fender’s Player II Modified series is all about tweaking classic California designs with modern-minded features, and the Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose takes that philosophy to a whole new level of performance with its Floyd Rose Special tremolo. This double-locking tremolo system puts dive-bombs, squeals, and screams at your command, all with impervious tuning stability. You’ll be thrilled by the fluid playability of the Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose’s slim modern C profile, sleek satin finish, and comfortably rounded-over edges. Moreover, the 12-inch radius and medium-jumbo frets provide you with an effortless foundation for expressive bends. As for the tone, neck- and middle-position Player II Noiseless Strat pickups sing with hum-free chime and shimmer, while the bridge-position Player II Modified Humbucker dishes out a high-power dual-coil wallop with ample output and articulation. And if you’re in the mood for standard SSS Strat sonics, you can even flip the push-pull Tone knob to access authentic single-coil bite. For the guitarist who demands a Strat with unparalleled stability and performance, the Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose delivers big — all without sacrificing the style and sound that made the model a classic in the first place.
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High-speed modern C maple neck
A maple foundation in Fender’s fan-favorite modern C profile starts this 6-string off with a speedy feel, further bolstered by the neck’s slick satin finish. Topside, the Player II Modified HSS Floyd Rose ups the ante with a 12-inch-radius fingerboard — a significantly flatter radius than the standard Player II HSS model — to ensure that even your wildest multi-step bends sing with a clear, buzz-free voice. And arguably most impressively, the Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose’s neck brandishes rolled edges that glide against your palm with an almost frictionless feel.
Noise-free single-coil shimmer paired with humbucking heat
Equipped with both hard-hitting humbucking firepower and uncompromisingly authentic single-coil sounds, Fender’s Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose pickups take on everything from screaming, gain-laden riffage to classic Strat spank with the flip of a switch. First up, the neck- and middle-position Player II Modified Noiseless Stratocaster pickups provide you with a clear, complex, and dynamic single-coil Stratocaster voice that performs without the faintest bit of 60-cycle hum. These tones balance beautifully against the warm, powerful output of the Alnico II Player II Modified Humbucker. Plus, you can even flip up the push-pull Tone pot to transform the humbucker into a single-coil for classic SSS Strat tones. Finally, it’s all topped off with a treble bleed circuit that retains clarity when you roll down the Volume knob.
Dive-bomb to your heart’s content
“Leo got it right the first time” is an oft-repeated mantra among Sweetwater’s Fender obsessives, and there’s no denying that the Strat’s Synchronized tremolo has provided guitarists everywhere with stable, solid pitch-shifting shimmer from the moment it launched in 1954. That said, while the Strat’s stock trem excels in almost every pitch-bending application in the book, there’s no beating a Floyd Rose for decked dive-bombs and wild harmonic squeals. Thus, Fender’s Player II Modified series offers a collection of HSS Strats that boast Floyd Rose Special tremolos, locking nuts, and bar string trees, allowing you to perform extreme vibrato flourishes with lock-tight tuning stability.
Fender II Modified series: a musical joyride
Like a tuned-up classic car, Fender’s Player II series injects all-time classic designs with a high-octane dose of power and performance. Born out of a deep exploration under the hood and a thorough examination of Player II instruments, Fender has introduced the Player II Modified series. Home to hot-rodded editions of Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass models, the Player II Modified series features timeless touches, including quality tonewoods, rolled fingerboard edges, and legendary body shapes. Meanwhile, a barrage of high-performance upgrades, including new noiseless pickups, elevated electronics, and reimagined hardware, deliver a souped-up playing experience. It all equates to an inventive line that beautifully complements the essence of what has made Fender the go-to choice for musicians since 1946. Like a sleek coupe fresh from the garage, your Fender Player II Modified series instrument is ready to ride.
Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose Features:
- Lightweight and comfortably contoured alder body
- Maple neck in a slim and fast-playing modern C profile
- Satin neck finish and rolled fingerboard edges ensure a nearly frictionless feel in your palm
- 12-in.-radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets provides you with a thoroughly modernized spin on Strat feel and performance
- Neck- and middle-position Player II Noiseless Stratocaster pickups sing with an uncompromisingly authentic single-coil shimmer with zero hum
- Bridge-position Player II Modified Humbucker kicks out a powerful output and warm Alnico II character
- Push-pull Tone knob splits the humbucker for classic SSS Strat tones
- Master Volume knob with treble bleed circuit keeps your tone clean and articulate when rolling down the volume
- Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo unit with locking nut and bar string tree offers extreme pitch-bending potential with superb stability
