This here is a brand new Fender Player Stratocaster® HSS Plus Top in Aged Cherry Burst [Serial Number MX18212646]. It came in for a string change and setup, so I had lots of time to take pics. In this post, we'll first go through some specs [courtesy of Fender]; and then admire this beauty in all its glory.
Body
Body Material: Alder with Flame Maple Top
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester, Aged Cherry Burst
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane [Back], Gloss Urethane [Front]
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fretboard Material: Maple
Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650"
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment
Pickups
Pickup Configuration: HSS
Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucker
Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
Controls
Master Volume
Tone 1: Neck/Middle Pickups
Tone 2: Bridge Pickup
Switching
5-Position Blade
Position 1: Bridge Humbucking Pickup
Position 2: Middle Pickup and Inner Coil of Humbucker
Position 3: Middle Pickup
Position 4: Neck and Middle Pickup
Position 5: Neck Pickup
Hardware
Bridge: Two-Point Synchronized Tremolo, Bent Steel Saddles
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed
Pickguard: Three-Ply Black/White/Black
Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
Switch Tip: Parchment
Neck Plate: Four-Bolt with "F" Logo
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What a Beauty |
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Front and Back of Headstock |
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Synthetic Bone Nut |
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Serial Number | Standard Cast/Sealed Tuners |
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Maple Fretboard and Neck |
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Medium Jumbo Frets |
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Closer View of the Body |
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HSS Pickup Configuration |
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Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coils |
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Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucker |
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Output Jack | Parchment Control Knobs/Switch Tip |
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Two-Point Synchronized Tremolo Bridge [Top] |
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Two-Point Synchronized Tremolo Bridge [Right] |
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Two-Point Synchronized Tremolo Bridge [Left] |
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Two-Point Synchronized Tremolo Bridge [Front] |
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Two-Point Synchronized Tremolo Bridge [Rear] |
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Four-Bolt Neck Plate with "F" Logo |
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Tremolo Cavity |
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PW-29 Tremolo Block |
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Strap Buttons |