When Fender announced the Player Plus Series in Fall of 2021, it was incredible news for electric guitar lovers everywhere. For the Player Plus Stratocaster, Fender has taken advanced features, like rolled fingerboard edges, noiseless pickups and locking tuners, from the most refined American series guitars and incorporated them in the top of their Ensenada-made Player Series. They’ve also created some amazing new signature finishes that truly stand out. These are instruments that provide top-end pro features at an extremely accessible price. We’re excited about these guitars, and we think you will be too. A Change of Heart The neck is the heart of any guitar. It’s where you connect with it, and, if it’s not comfortable, you can’t play your best. Fender Player Plus Stratocaster Maple FB Guitar Olympic Pearl 194744927249 OB. A Change of Heart. The neck is the heart of any guitar. The Fender Player Plus Strat has updated its neck for modern players who like fast, comfortable and easy-to-play. Starting with the popular Modern C profile, Fender flattens the fingerboard to a bend and speed friendly 12 radius. Then they gently roll the edges of the fingerboard for added comfort. By widening the nut by a barely perceptible. 035, intricate picking styles become easier and smoother. It’s a neck that will get your heart beating in time with the guitar. Shhhh, Pickups at Work. An important addition to the Player Plus Strat are the latest-generation Noiseless N4 pickups. These high-output Alnico V transducers are as quiet as then can be aggressive. But, when you roll the volume knob back just a little, they drop into sweet, classic Strat sounds, while a smooth, well-engineered treble bleed circuit keeps you from losing the clarity that you need. For extra tonal versatility, Fender has added a push/pull pot for the second tone control. A Bridge Too Cool. One of the classic Strat features is the synchronized tremolo bridge, and Fender does not disappoint with the Player Plus. With the revered 2-point fulcrum bridge plate and high-mass, steel-block saddles, you get stability and sustain combined with extreme precision. That stability is nailed down with the addition of Fender’s locking tuners and a self-lubricating synthetic bone nut. So, whether you just wiggle it for a shimmer or grab it for full dive-bombing madness, it delivers. Classic Lines, Classic Finishes Plus. The Strat’s classic “Custom Contour Body, ” as the headstock decal used to advertise, is considered by many players to be the most comfortable electric guitar body ever made. The Player Plus follows that tradition, with a resonant alder body, and many of Fender’s classic color finishes. But, unique to the Player Plus Series are new linear burst finishes inspired by the “Stratoburst” finishes of the early’80s Elite series. Each model in the series has one of these finishes available and they’re all stunners. The Player Plus Strat’s “Tequila Sunrise” warms it up with a look that’s sure to capture the eyes of the audience. But whichever finish you choose, the Player Plus Stratocaster is one of those guitars that aims to bring you a seriously pro feature set on an amazingly playable guitar. We think it succeeds admirably, and all at a price that you can’t argue with. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for performance and value and can overlook cosmetic flaws. For example, if your order is placed AND paid for at 1 p. Store Policies If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. It’s that simple. Be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings, or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials.