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Aug 10, 2026 4:14 PM

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

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Adorama has Fender Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Lake Placid Blue, 142552502) on sale for $849.99 - $300 when you apply coupon code JHCE8394 at checkout = $549.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Experience versatile sound quality with the SSS pickup configuration, perfect for any music genre.
  • Enjoy superior playability thanks to the comfortable Modern "C" maple neck and 22 medium jumbo frets.
  • Achieve iconic tones with the Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil pickups, ideal for classic rock and blues.
  • Benefit from the durable alder body, providing excellent resonance and sustain for your electric guitar.
  • The reliable 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge ensures stable tuning and expressive vibrato for every performance.
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $300 less (35.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant, with prices starting from $849.99 at the time of this post.
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Adorama has Fender Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Lake Placid Blue, 142552502) on sale for $849.99 - $300 when you apply coupon code JHCE8394 at checkout = $549.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Note: To apply the coupon code, scroll down on the checkout screen to payment and click "Do you have a gift card or promo code?"

Features:
  • Experience versatile sound quality with the SSS pickup configuration, perfect for any music genre.
  • Enjoy superior playability thanks to the comfortable Modern "C" maple neck and 22 medium jumbo frets.
  • Achieve iconic tones with the Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil pickups, ideal for classic rock and blues.
  • Benefit from the durable alder body, providing excellent resonance and sustain for your electric guitar.
  • The reliable 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge ensures stable tuning and expressive vibrato for every performance.
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $300 less (35.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant, with prices starting from $849.99 at the time of this post.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Aug 11, 2026 7:16 PM
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Joined Oct 2018
btb601Aug 11, 2026 7:16 PM
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Well I tried to buy the "telecaster", but code does not work on that. I have no need for a strat, well at least I don't think, I'm a country boy and light old rock stuff 70-80s stuff. Now I am going just go cry. I have a Taylor acoustic and I have both shoulder issues and now neck went ballistic in the last 4 months. So my guitar must of had to much humidity and sat in a dark case to long. I knew I was in trouble when I opened it up. Live in SW Missouri, local music store wanted nothing to do with it. I ended up trying to save it myself. We will see. The case was not so lucky, straight into the trash. Anyway, I have been wanting a Tele for awhile now. To learn other things other than just guitar chords. Big bummer, this would be getting ready to get into the shipping order lane.
Aug 12, 2026 2:56 AM
403 Comments
Joined Nov 2009
CruzwebAug 12, 2026 2:56 AM
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Quote from btb601 View quoted comment :
Well I tried to buy the "telecaster", but code does not work on that. I have no need for a strat, well at least I don't think, I'm a country boy and light old rock stuff 70-80s stuff. Now I am going just go cry. I have a Taylor acoustic and I have both shoulder issues and now neck went ballistic in the last 4 months. So my guitar must of had to much humidity and sat in a dark case to long. I knew I was in trouble when I opened it up. Live in SW Missouri, local music store wanted nothing to do with it. I ended up trying to save it myself. We will see. The case was not so lucky, straight into the trash. Anyway, I have been wanting a Tele for awhile now. To learn other things other than just guitar chords. Big bummer, this would be getting ready to get into the shipping order lane.
They have good prices on other teles. A deluxe for just over $500

https://www.adorama.com/fender-pa...0377065542
Aug 12, 2026 4:05 AM
6 Comments
Joined Nov 2018
BlueTornado7Aug 12, 2026 4:05 AM
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Quote from btb601 View quoted comment :
Well I tried to buy the "telecaster", but code does not work on that. I have no need for a strat, well at least I don't think, I'm a country boy and light old rock stuff 70-80s stuff. Now I am going just go cry. I have a Taylor acoustic and I have both shoulder issues and now neck went ballistic in the last 4 months. So my guitar must of had to much humidity and sat in a dark case to long. I knew I was in trouble when I opened it up. Live in SW Missouri, local music store wanted nothing to do with it. I ended up trying to save it myself. We will see. The case was not so lucky, straight into the trash. Anyway, I have been wanting a Tele for awhile now. To learn other things other than just guitar chords. Big bummer, this would be getting ready to get into the shipping order lane.
I got an LPB Player Tele from Adorama 7 years ago for $549 and they've had that same sale many times since then. Just sit tight and it's bound to be back on sale eventually!
Aug 12, 2026 4:54 AM
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Joined May 2026
HonestRain237Aug 12, 2026 4:54 AM
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This is a good choice. But - i haven't found the deals to work. So, if you want to stay around this price, Mexican made - if on sale- are a good choice. I have 9 Fender Strats. All but 2 are US (MIA) made. One is Japanese (MIJ) and the other is Mexican (MIM) and it's one of my most treasured. It's a higher price bracket cause it's a Vintera 2, 70s but it's partly about the neck profile.

Most players will play their entire lives, some decent, and never really understand. So it's not a must right now. That said, squires are very good too. If you have his teacher take an off the shelf squire, whether it's a $200 bullet, or a $400 classic vibe, you'll put exactly what he needs in his hands. Of course Gibson has copies made by epiphone but I wouldn't recommend even messing with a Les Paul style guitar. You can get a Gibson Les paul standard for a steal, but scale length, nut width, neck, profile, and controls, put most players who beginning at a disadvantage with any other guitar. By the way, there are other guitar manufacturers out there, but you're wasting your time. Sure there are some decent guitars out there, but fender Strats and squire Strats accomplish what you're trying to get done with the least amount shopping the rest, often more than half of them being complete crap or incompatible, and could slow your child's progress. I love plenty of Music Man, Gibson, Jackson, Ibanez, Yamaha, EVH, ESP, etc. guitars and sometimes their Indonesian sourced factory models are OK, but there's no reason shopping them when it takes time away from your overall goal. As well, you're going to see plenty of people that post garbage on the Internet like INDIO guitars, claiming that they're awesome. They may make a decent model here and there, but I wouldn't even call these guitars, it's just a money grab with people seemingly doing guitar reviews, but in reality they're getting paid by clicks or by manufacturers to sell junk to unsuspecting people. True, Zakk Wylde can make a $50 guitar sound like a $700 guitar but being a professional is a whole different thing.
Aug 12, 2026 1:48 PM
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sillar68Aug 12, 2026 1:48 PM
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Quote from Cruzweb View quoted comment :
They have good prices on other teles. A deluxe for just over $500

https://www.adorama.com/fender-pa...0377065542
That's the MSRP for those models. They're part of the newer budget Fender product lines made in Indonesia.

https://www.fender.com/products/p...uxe-bigsby
Aug 12, 2026 1:51 PM
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sillar68Aug 12, 2026 1:51 PM
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Quote from HonestRain237 View quoted comment :
This is a good choice. But - i haven't found the deals to work. So, if you want to stay around this price, Mexican made - if on sale- are a good choice. I have 9 Fender Strats. All but 2 are US (MIA) made. One is Japanese (MIJ) and the other is Mexican (MIM) and it's one of my most treasured. It's a higher price bracket cause it's a Vintera 2, 70s but it's partly about the neck profile.

Most players will play their entire lives, some decent, and never really understand. So it's not a must right now. That said, squires are very good too. If you have his teacher take an off the shelf squire, whether it's a $200 bullet, or a $400 classic vibe, you'll put exactly what he needs in his hands. Of course Gibson has copies made by epiphone but I wouldn't recommend even messing with a Les Paul style guitar. You can get a Gibson Les paul standard for a steal, but scale length, nut width, neck, profile, and controls, put most players who beginning at a disadvantage with any other guitar. By the way, there are other guitar manufacturers out there, but you're wasting your time. Sure there are some decent guitars out there, but fender Strats and squire Strats accomplish what you're trying to get done with the least amount shopping the rest, often more than half of them being complete crap or incompatible, and could slow your child's progress. I love plenty of Music Man, Gibson, Jackson, Ibanez, Yamaha, EVH, ESP, etc. guitars and sometimes their Indonesian sourced factory models are OK, but there's no reason shopping them when it takes time away from your overall goal. As well, you're going to see plenty of people that post garbage on the Internet like INDIO guitars, claiming that they're awesome. They may make a decent model here and there, but I wouldn't even call these guitars, it's just a money grab with people seemingly doing guitar reviews, but in reality they're getting paid by clicks or by manufacturers to sell junk to unsuspecting people. True, Zakk Wylde can make a $50 guitar sound like a $700 guitar but being a professional is a whole different thing.
This strat at Adorama IS Mexican and it IS on sale.
Aug 13, 2026 5:10 AM
266 Comments
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AmericaneskuAug 13, 2026 5:10 AM
266 Comments
Quote from chapie1968 View quoted comment :
Check out Tease Guitars. Small boutique company. He makes great guitars that the quality punches in way above the price he charges.
I checked them out of pure curiosity and ... wow!

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Aug 13, 2026 8:06 AM
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CalmPear2156Aug 13, 2026 8:06 AM
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I clicked on the link and then received a cease and desist letter.
Aug 13, 2026 11:41 AM
81 Comments
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lovethemdealsAug 13, 2026 11:41 AM
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Quote from foundinhim View quoted comment :
My teenager is learning on an acoustic right now and wants an electric guitar. Any recommendations regarding a first electric guitar? I know next to nothing other than I would need an amplified speaker for electric.
Yamaha Pacifica 112v coupled with a Positive Grid Spark amp. I'd recommend the Spark Mini. With the amp, you get unlimited tones from your phone so you can sound just like the song. It's loud, but it won't shake the walls. It's battery powered and very portable. Has a headphone jack for quiet practice. Those worked perfect for me for the first 2 years. I upgraded to a Spark 2 and I'm looking for a guitar upgrade as well.
Aug 13, 2026 1:50 PM
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plasboAug 13, 2026 1:50 PM
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Quote from GreenWeather4247 View quoted comment :
Played 65 years. Own dozens of guitars. Only a few bought new. There are so many great guitars for sale used it's certainly my preferred way to buy. Maybe look for a"Made in Mexico" Fender. Many have pointed out that the made in Mexico strats and teles are just as good as the ones made by Mexicans in the USA.
I agree. I had been trying to upgrade my MIM Vintera road worn Tele for years, but I could not find a better feeling Tele below $2000. I recently changed the pick up and my friend says it's better than his real vintage 60s Tele, lol.
Aug 13, 2026 2:14 PM
401 Comments
Joined Aug 2005
JJWalkerAug 13, 2026 2:14 PM
401 Comments
Quote from chapie1968 View quoted comment :
Check out Tease Guitars. Small boutique company. He makes great guitars that the quality punches in way above the price he charges.
It's a small company, but I wouldn't call them "boutique". From their website, it appears they outsource their builds.

"Tease Guitars collaborates with multiple manufacturing companies to ensure superior guitar craftsmanship and provide you with the highest quality guitars available."
Aug 13, 2026 2:47 PM
61 Comments
Joined Sep 2012
MotochickAug 13, 2026 2:47 PM
61 Comments
She's Back! The Adorama "Lake Placid Blue" Strat. Come on guys give me something interesting, like a Purple One or something sparkly
Aug 13, 2026 9:56 PM
31 Comments
Joined Mar 2024
SlowtargetAug 13, 2026 9:56 PM
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Quote from foundinhim View quoted comment :
My teenager is learning on an acoustic right now and wants an electric guitar. Any recommendations regarding a first electric guitar? I know next to nothing other than I would need an amplified speaker for electric.
If it's in your budget and our teen thinks it cool (not kidding, very important. The "best" guitar is the one you are eager to pickup and play), they will be happy with this guitar for a life time.
Aug 14, 2026 2:42 PM
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dbwellsAug 14, 2026 2:42 PM
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The code now applies to the Telecaster and not the Strat. Bummed as I wanted the Strat for my son, but good news to everyone here who wanted the Telecaster.

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Aug 14, 2026 3:31 PM
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Joined May 2022
PurpleAlpaca2243Aug 14, 2026 3:31 PM
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Quote from btb601 View quoted comment :
Well I tried to buy the "telecaster", but code does not work on that. I have no need for a strat, well at least I don't think, I'm a country boy and light old rock stuff 70-80s stuff. Now I am going just go cry. I have a Taylor acoustic and I have both shoulder issues and now neck went ballistic in the last 4 months. So my guitar must of had to much humidity and sat in a dark case to long. I knew I was in trouble when I opened it up. Live in SW Missouri, local music store wanted nothing to do with it. I ended up trying to save it myself. We will see. The case was not so lucky, straight into the trash. Anyway, I have been wanting a Tele for awhile now. To learn other things other than just guitar chords. Big bummer, this would be getting ready to get into the shipping order lane.
They added the tele yesterday. There's a new post.

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