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Feb 13, 2026 9:57 PM

Fender Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Lake Placid Blue)

$550

$850

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Update: This popular deal is available again and Telecaster is now slightly less.

Adorama has Fender Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster or Telecaster Electric Guitar (Lake Placid Blue) on sale as listed below when you apply coupon code JHCE9834 at checkout. Shipping is free.

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  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $273.20 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $823.19.

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Update: This popular deal is available again and Telecaster is now slightly less.

Adorama has Fender Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster or Telecaster Electric Guitar (Lake Placid Blue) on sale as listed below when you apply coupon code JHCE9834 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
  • Note: To apply coupon code, scroll down on checkout screen to payment and click "Do you have a gift card or promo code?"
Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • This price matches our November '25 Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $273.20 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $823.19.

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This Lake Placid Blue Player II Stratocaster is drawing attention as a strong value for a Mexican Fender, with the rounded edge neck, smooth feel, and easy playability standing out. Several arrivals were brand new, well packed, and in perfect condition, and the color is described as an exclusive Adorama finish that looks good. The main caution is shipping risk, since some orders arrived damaged or looked like returns, so shipping insurance is worth considering. A solid Strat option if you want a fresh Player II without paying full retail.

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Feb 15, 2026 1:30 AM
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DeliriousFeb 15, 2026 1:30 AM
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Quote from OPTICSOURCE View quoted comment :
Overpriced. Wait till the coming guitarpocalypse.
When?
Feb 15, 2026 3:10 AM
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Joined Feb 2014
mephi5toFeb 15, 2026 3:10 AM
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I bought it last time they had this deal. Strat Player 2 (I think tele is also on sale) Box came with a huge hole, but it was outside gray box, the original fender box was inside and it was OK, and the guitar itself is well secured. Guitar was new, seemed new and I love. The neck is smooth and feel great. I am a noob so this is a great piece to feed my desire to get better.
Feb 15, 2026 4:09 PM
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FairTeam939Feb 15, 2026 4:09 PM
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Quote from OPTICSOURCE View quoted comment :
Overpriced. Wait till the coming guitarpocalypse.
what? tell us more, thanks?
Feb 15, 2026 5:19 PM
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batotmanFeb 15, 2026 5:19 PM
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Quote from xkot View quoted comment :
This is a decent deal, but be aware of poor experiences people have with this seller.

Some advice: when shopping with them, spend the $5 or whatever on shipping insurance. My purchase from them arrived with significant damage. The insurance refunded me the cost and let me keep the damaged (but still usable) item - in this case, an amp.
This is a great deal. And Adorama is farking excellent. I've bought thousands in guitars and cameras. I've had returns and they've covered every nickel.
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Feb 15, 2026 11:44 PM
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Joined Apr 2016
wherismymindFeb 15, 2026 11:44 PM
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Bought this guitar last time Adotama ran it. I'm new to guitar but love this one. It plays easy. Required minimum setup and arrived in Brand new condition. If you're looking for a good Strat that won't break the bank, this is it.
Feb 16, 2026 5:26 AM
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DJ18Feb 16, 2026 5:26 AM
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Quote from Strabo11 View quoted comment :
This is a pretty good price if you're in the market for a MIM fender. The rounded edge neck will make this a lot nicer feeling to play than a squire or beginner guitar. These are probably just unpopular colored fenders stuck in boxes in a warehouse somewhere rather than customer returns though. Definitely worth paying for shipping insurance if it's $5 since it's not coming in a hard shell case though
$500 is what people in my general area are asking for "well used" MiM guitars...
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Feb 16, 2026 6:03 AM
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Strabo11Feb 16, 2026 6:03 AM
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Quote from DJ18 View quoted comment :
$500 is what people in my general area are asking for "well used" MiM guitars...
I think we're in agreement it's a better value than a used one right now, since at this price for roughly $50 more you get a decent players model brand new

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Feb 16, 2026 1:58 PM
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FeistyHerring3631Feb 16, 2026 1:58 PM
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This is a better than 'decent' deal, your not going to see mexican strats this cheap for much longer....my experience with adorama has been different, I've done a dozen orders for photo and guitars without issues. rock on
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Feb 16, 2026 2:36 PM
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JJWalker
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Feb 16, 2026 2:36 PM
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Nothing says "I'm a Slick Dealer" like a Lake Placid Player II Telecaster!
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Feb 16, 2026 2:54 PM
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mrstangblbFeb 16, 2026 2:54 PM
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Check out Franklin Guitar Works for good deals,too:
https://franklinguitarworks.com/
I got 2 awesome Gretsch guitars that look brand new with tags but they're sold as refurbs.
Feb 16, 2026 4:38 PM
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metalmatFeb 16, 2026 4:38 PM
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In my experience MIM strats are decent guitars for the price, but actually using the tremolos is useless on the stock guitars.

If you want to actually use the tremolo you will need to upgrade the bridge/nut. If not then you're re better off never using the tremolo arm unless you like your guitar constantly going out of tune.
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Feb 16, 2026 10:00 PM
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PT89
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Feb 16, 2026 10:00 PM
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Adorama has great deals. Both guitars I've purchased from them arrived in perfect condition and were brand new.
Feb 16, 2026 10:13 PM
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RyanLFeb 16, 2026 10:13 PM
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Quote from metalmat View quoted comment :
In my experience MIM strats are decent guitars for the price, but actually using the tremolos is useless on the stock guitars.

If you want to actually use the tremolo you will need to upgrade the bridge/nut. If not then you're re better off never using the tremolo arm unless you like your guitar constantly going out of tune.
Question is, do they make nuts which are "drop in", don't require you to be a master luther? I mean these guitars seem common enough that there should be some sort of option. Watched some clips of people replacing nuts and it looks rather hairy with a lot of filing - the sides, the back, the string slots (which you need specialized files for), etc etc.
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Feb 16, 2026 10:28 PM
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PT89
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Feb 16, 2026 10:28 PM
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Quote from RyanL View quoted comment :
Question is, do they make nuts which are "drop in", don't require you to be a master luther? I mean these guitars seem common enough that there should be some sort of option. Watched some clips of people replacing nuts and it looks rather hairy with a lot of filing - the sides, the back, the string slots (which you need specialized files for), etc etc.
You can easily find nuts for all the common neck types and radius. The most you should ever need to do is sand the bottom of the nut to get the first fret intonation perfect.

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Feb 17, 2026 9:18 PM
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TenderWren6652Feb 17, 2026 9:18 PM
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Coupon code didn't work for me.

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