Fender Special Run Player II Stratocaster 3-Tone Sunburst

Built for durability and sonic versatility, the Player II Stratocaster merges Fender's storied heritage with contemporary player-focused engineering. The Modern "C"-shaped neck profile promotes comfortable fretting, while Player Series Alnico V single-coils generate articulate, responsive tones across the frequency spectrum. Its distinctive 3-Color Sunburst finish complements the timeless body contours, creating an instrument equally at home delivering crystalline cleans, soulful blues expressions, or aggressive rock leads.

Here we have a Fender Special Run version that provides another aesthetic choice.  This has a 3-Tone Sunburst finish with a tortoiseshell pickguard and black pickup covers/knobs.  It's a stylish choice that looks great.

This Player II Stratocaster spans multiple genres with ease, from blues and rock to funk, indie, and jazz-fusion applications. Its versatile voice comes from three single-coil pickups controlled by a 5-way selector, while the rosewood fingerboard features rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets for smooth playability across bends and chord work. The 2-point tremolo system delivers responsive vibrato effects without compromising tuning stability. 

Whether you're performing live, recording in the studio, or refining your craft at home, this Stratocaster delivers the iconic Fender voice musicians have relied on for decades. Enhanced with modern playability features, it strikes the perfect balance between timeless tonal character and contemporary ease of use, making it a versatile instrument for any setting.

 

Specifications

• Body: Alder

• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

• Color: 3-Color Sunburst (FSR edition)

• Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape

• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane (Back), Gloss Urethane (Front)

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)

• Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo

• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

• Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)

• Pickups: Player Series Alnico V Strat Single-Coils (SSS configuration)

• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)

• Switching: 5-Position Blade

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

• Hardware: Chrome

• Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed

• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment

• Case/Gig Bag: Not included

Product Features

• Factory Special Run (FSR) exclusive 3-Color Sunburst finish

• Player Series Alnico V Stratocaster single-coil pickups for authentic Fender tone

• Comfortable modern “C” maple neck with smooth satin back finish

• Rosewood fingerboard for rich tone and smooth playability

• 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge for expressive pitch control

• 22 medium jumbo frets for enhanced playability and bending

• Classic Strat versatility with 5-way switching and responsive controls

Part # 0142510500