frontpage Posted by jk6812 | Staff • Mar 9, 2025
Mar 9, 2025 2:44 AM
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frontpage Posted by jk6812 | Staff • Mar 9, 2025
Mar 9, 2025 2:44 AM
Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar
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... Cheek to cheek
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Thought these were pretty light with the chambered body?
I went and checked these out at a Guitar Center a little while ago. These Player IIs are fantastic guitars in general and even more so for beginners. The pickup configuration is pretty versatile and gives more tonal options than a straight single coil Strat. However the best part for beginners would likely be the comfortable neck. It has a smooth satiny finish which makes moving up and down the fretboard a breeze, as opposed to a glossy neck which could offer a bit more resistance moving up and down, especially if your hands get sweaty. Also the rolled edges are super comfortable, eliminating any discomfort from sharp frets that often plague non-rolled boards. Colors are always subjective, but I think this black on red is sexy as hell. You can't beat this price! It's a lot of guitar for the money.
I have a player 1 series sss strat and it stays in tune well. I did tighten the springs in the tremelo so that it limits the ability to pull the strings tight, but can still dive. I dont even use the whammy bar so its no big deal. These are supposed be even better than the player 1 series and mine is great. Take your time and do a proper setup and it will be a guitar to last a lifetime
Ultimately, you want something that you want to pick up and that needs minimal maintenance, so you don't get discouraged as a beginner.
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This guitar on sale is not chambered. Musician's Friend uses "chambered" in the description of the Player II models when they are chambered. The non-chambered Player II HSS alder-body strat models on Sweetwater right now are between 7lbs 12oz and 8lbs 6oz. That's more likely the weight of a guitar you would receive from this sale --- which, by the way, is an excellent price. (it's just not chambered)