Fender Player Stratocaster HSH Buttercream Pau Ferro Fingerboard

What we say:

Fender’s Player Series is a fresh update of their most beloved models for today’s contemporary guitarist. The Player Series replaces the Mexican Standard Series and brings with it a host of exciting new features. Each Player Series guitar features 22 frets, new colours, a newly designed neck carve and upgraded pickups. Whatever style you play, you’ll be sure to find a favourite amongst the raft of new models available.

Fender’s most iconic creation enjoys a muscular shot of adrenaline in the form of this Player HSH model./p>

HSH here refers to the pickup configuration: Humbucker, Single coil, Humbucker. For Strat fans who also like wider, thicker sounds, this is an extremely enticing proposition.

So, the biggest question really is…does this Stratocaster sound like a Stratocaster? And the answer is yes and no. This guitar is really for Strat fans who may already have a ‘regular’ strat and want to spread out and expend their sound. This Player HSH Strat is all about versatility so yes, you do get some classic middle-position strat tones, including those all0important ‘quack’ sounds! However, the humbuckers are there for a reason and make their presence known at either end of the 5 way blade selector.

This guitar will suit players who like to skip around between styles and genres without having to commit to any one. There are a wide selection of quality tones available and the feel is just right.

The Fender Player Stratocaster HSH is available in a number of great finishes. This particular one is Buttercream with a Pau Ferro fingerboard.