Bringing the tonal flexibility, bringing the playability and, above all, bringing the power: the Fender Player Stratocaster HSS boasts a big fat Seymour Duncan pickup loadout including a Saturday Night Special Alnico 4 Trembucker planted at the bridge. This extra dual-coil doesn't just counter unwelcome noise, but gives the output of this model even more body which equals bigger sound. Meanwhile, the two Saturday Night Special Alnico 4 Custom Staggered Strat single-coils in the middle and neck positions bring some classic Strat-style spice and flavour and, since the middle pickup has been reverse-wound and features a reversed polarity, the tone retains clarity no matter how things are dialled in. Topped off with a stable two-point tremolo bridge loaded with bent-steel saddles, this reliable six-string comes fully prepped for the stage. The Fender Player Stratocaster HSS The Player Series is the follow up to the immensely popular Standard Series, so you can expect the same impressive spec list, even despite the attainable price. Fender have even thrown in an extra medium jumbo fret, meaning this Strat has a very slightly extended twenty-two fret note range. The neck is also just as trustworthy thanks to the modern-C profile, while the satin-gloss finish completes a fast and smooth feel. This, along with the familiar 9.5-inch fretboard radius, gives you the level of playing comfort you might expect from a more expensive Strat and completes a souped-up classic decked out in style and gifted with near-limitless Fender-grade playability.