Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar SilverburstRosewood Fretboard
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The return of a fabled and seldom-heard Fender name from the 1960s.
The Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS—throughout its history, Fender® has always made a special point of welcoming new players to the family by offering entry-level instruments of remarkable style and substance (such as the Duo-Sonic™, Mustang® and Musicmaster® models), with great sound, classic looks, solid performance and eminent affordability. The Modern Player series continues that great my-first-Fender tradition, with thoroughly modern features and several distinctively unconventional new takes on our most revered instruments-all with outstandingly attainable value.
The Modern Player Stratocaster® HSS offers the tonal versatility of two Modern Player single-coil pickups and a full-throated Modern Player humbucking pickup at the bridge, with the addition of the second tone knob serving as a push-pull coil-split switch for the bridge pickup. Other features include an alder body, C-shaped maple neck, rosewood fretboard with 9.5” radius and 22 jumbo frets, five-way pickup switching, three-ply pickguard, vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners and nickel/chrome hardware.
Features
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: H/S/S
- Bridge Pickup: Modern Player Strat® Pickup (Bridge)
- Middle Pickup: Modern Player Strat® Pickup (Middle)
- Neck Pickup: Modern Player Strat® Pickup (Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1.(Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2.(Bridge Pickup)
Hardware
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Auxiliary Switching: Push/Pull Rear Coil Selector Switch on Tone Control 2
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Pros
- Good tone (9)
- Fun to play (8)
- Good feel (8)
- Good pick up (6)
- Solid electronics (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming (8)
- Practicing (8)
- Recording (6)
- Rock concerts (3)
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Most Liked Positive Review
Modern Player Strat Review
Buy this guitar if:your are looking to upgrade a well constructed guitar made from good quality woods..want a good quality guitar to play in the basement with your buddies.Don't buy this guitar if...Read complete review
Buy this guitar if:your are looking to upgrade a well constructed guitar made from good quality woods..want a good quality guitar to play in the basement with your buddies.Don't buy this guitar if:you play metal and need to gig before swapping Pups, pots...
I like the push/pull split-coil. feature and HSS configuration. Also, 22 frets on a non-USA strat is a plus. The latter is one reason I stayed away from the MIM Strats. Vintage style tuners, vintage style tremolo, Alder body, Maple neck, Rosewood fretboard, nut is synthetic bone. 9.5" fingerboard radius.
I bought this guitar with the understanding that the electronics and hardware might be sub-par. My intent was to upgrade the humbucker with a Pearly Gates and swap out the single coils, as well as the caps/pots. While I think they sound pretty good, especially the single coils I am going through with the upgrade. The humbucker has pretty good definition but lacks the punch I like in a 'bucker. The split coil is a tad thin but it is certainly functional enough. Nice glassy strat tones from the single coils. The pickguard was the most disappointing thing about the guitar. Very cheap and has the feel of soft rubber. I compared it to my Epi LesPaul Custom ( yes, it is a Silverburst, too) and Fender obviously cut a corner here. The Vintage Tuners did their job and the Rosewood finger board is fast and smooth as butter. Frets are smooth and seated properly. The body is Alder not that softwood junk (Agathis) you find on Squires. The Maple neck was smooth and straight. Exceptional fit and finish. I got exactly what I hoped for...an inexpensive but well-made guitar that can be something special after a few upgrades. Vintage style tremolo seems like the one you might find in a MIM. I actually might keep it. Don't let the "Made in China" throw you. My MIC Epi Les Paul compares well to my Gibson Black Beauty in build quality. Besides, where do you think your iPhone was made? MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE THE STRINGS BEFORE PLAYING. I put 009 Boomers and it made a HUGE improvement over the Fender strings.
Even with the stock electronics you cannot beat this guitar for the money. Built at least as well, if not better than the MIM, although I think the MIM has superior electronics and pickguard. I have 4 kids and can't just drop 1000-2000 bucks on a new guitar anymore, so I like to find inexpensive but well made ones to upgrade over time. That is what this guitar is. Word of the wise to you single guys. Get your expensive gear before your married and have kids
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Most Liked Negative Review
I wanted to fall in love ....But.
Packaged very well.Paint job was flawless.Got the white one.Weight was excellent.Vintage tuning gears nice.Tremelo was good aswell.Now for the bad.Input jack nut had to be tightened,no big deal.Setup was needed,once again not a ...Read complete review
Packaged very well.Paint job was flawless.Got the white one.Weight was excellent.Vintage tuning gears nice.Tremelo was good aswell.Now for the bad.Input jack nut had to be tightened,no big deal.Setup was needed,once again not a big deal.Major problem was the fret job.Over rounded edges,too flat.Couldn't feel them.Not alot of sustain.I wanted to keep this guitar.So try one out thouroughly for yourself before you buy,like you should with any instrument.I'll send this one back and look again in future.For the price you should take a look.The exchange policy was EASY.So don'y be afraid to try it out.Nice guitar.Mine just wasn't.
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
I have owned this guitar for 10 months now and couldn't be happier. The only issue I have is the input jack periodically needs tightening. Wide range of tones with these pickups. The humbucker initially sounded weak but after being broken in, it really growls. Thrash is about the only genre this guitar can't do. The single coils give you the quack and spank and great Mark Knopfler, SRV tones. Excellent build quality. I really don't see any difference between this guitar and my old American Standard. The Silverburst finish is beautiful. I am so impressed that I intend on buying the MP Thinline Tele and Marauder. Get this guitar!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
Cons
- Humbucker Is Weak
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
I have wanted a Strat, not a Squier, but a Strat again since I had to let mine go many years ago. Under $400, this was a steal. Needed setup, but many guitars do when they are shipped, but it wasn't that bad at all. The humbucker is a little weak, but in comparison to other 'stock' pickups, it's not too bad. Very nice paint job, I got the Olympic White. Very pretty guitar. I love playing it and am getting tones, especially in the neck position, that I haven't been getting from my other guitars.
Pros
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
I love this guitar but whoever strung this from Musician Friends apparently was a Novice at best.
Pros
- Excellent Paint Job
- Feels very solid
- Frets And Fretboard Nice
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
Cons
- Pick Ups A Little Weak
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Small Venues
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
I love being able to have the humbucker with the coil tap. It feels solid. I might replace the pickups later, but so far I do like what I am getting from it. Good tone. It is a beautiful guitar. An actual strat for under $400 is a steal.
Pros
- Fret dressingactionpups
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
This is better than any Strat I've ever owned, and I've had vintage Americans, tons of Mexicans. The neck, action, and frets are the best I've ever played. The finish is flawless. I can't say enough good things about this guitar..the Chinese have guitar building down to a science.I'm going to buy another one before somebody wises up and raises the price another 300 bucks.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good price
- Good Tone
- Quality Finish
Cons
- Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
Packaged very well.Paint job was flawless.Got the white one.Weight was excellent.Vintage tuning gears nice.Tremelo was good aswell.Now for the bad.Input jack nut had to be tightened,no big deal.Setup was needed,once again not a big deal.Major problem was the fret job.Over rounded edges,too flat.Couldn't feel them.Not alot of sustain.I wanted to keep this guitar.So try one out thouroughly for yourself before you buy,like you should with any instrument.I'll send this one back and look again in future.For the price you should take a look.The exchange policy was EASY.So don'y be afraid to try it out.Nice guitar.Mine just wasn't.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
The guitar arrived ready to play. The frets where smooth the paint job is beautiful. Played smooth and easy. It is a great guitar for the money.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
Cons
- Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
Good deal for the price. Shipping was fast
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
This guitar is a great deal for the green mine has a smooth neck and good pickups the only con is it has cheap baby Potentiometers
Comments about Fender Modern Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar:
I've been playing guitar for over 25 years. I'm always looking for a great value. Well, this is it. Fender has made a great strat, for an entry level price. I would get one (or two), before they raise the price. Good job Fender!
Pretty standard features for a Strat. The single coil / humbucker is great, as well as the split coil feature. The only feature I would mark down are the tuners. That's the only reason I marked the "features" category to an 8. Stock "ping" tuners do not hold real well. I have already put Grovers on and bingo, the guitar stays in tune like a dream. All in all though, the overall features are just fine.
This is where I was pleasantly surprised. For a "Made in China" strat, the quality is well above any other similar priced guitar out there!! The finish, playability, and overall feel of the guitar was really great. I was surprised that it was relatively playable right out of the box. Fenders are notorious for horrible factory set-ups. Not this one. Only a few tweaks to fit my preferences, and it was ready to go. Feels real solid in my hands. I would put it up against any MIM strat....The only thing I might change (besides the tuners), are the pickups. However, that's simply due to my taste, not because the pick-ups are poor quality. They sound pretty decent!! (However, just because it has a humbucker, understand this guitar is NOT made for metal).
Fantastic value. 10 all the way. For a genuine Fender strat, the value is unmatched. Don't get the Squier (although, they have some really nice Classic Vibes out there), get the Modern Player. You won't find a better value for the price. Sure, it's not an American Strat or a PRS, but it's WELL worth the small price tag.
