What is the difference between a high-end production guitar and a Custom Shop model?

High-end production guitars (such as PRS Core Custom 24 or Gibson USA Standard) utilize advanced CNC precision combined with hand-finishing in standard production runs. Custom Shop models feature lower batch volumes, hand-selected tonewoods, custom hand-wound pickups, period-accurate construction, and master luthier voicing.

Why should I avoid drop-shipped high-end electric guitars?

Drop-shipped guitars are dispatched directly from logistics warehouses without unboxing or inspection. Without a bench inspection and 5-point setup by an in-house guitar technician, you risk receiving an unplayable instrument affected by climate shifts during storage and transit.

What does MusicStreet's 5-point setup include?

Every instrument sold through MusicStreet undergoes a comprehensive 5-point bench inspection: truss rod and neck relief calibration, nut slot depth check, bridge radius and intonation alignment, pickup height and electronic circuit testing, and fretboard conditioning.

Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

Yes. MusicStreet operates a showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where players can test premium PRS, Fender, and Gibson models through high-end amplifiers in a dedicated testing environment.

Fender Player II Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Name: Fender Player II Stratocaster Electric Guitar
Brand: Fender
SKU: 0140510501
Price: 789.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® — a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing.

The Player II Stratocaster radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern “C”-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 5-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from glassy neck pickup cleans to rowdy bridge pickup snarl and all points in between, while a 2-point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities.

Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Stratocaster has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers.

Body
Body Style: Stratocaster
Body Wood: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck
Neck Shape: Modern C
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Fingerboard: Rosewood or maple with Rolled Edges
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Radius: 9.5”
Nut Width: 1.65”
Nut: Synthetic Bone
Dots: White Dots (rosewood board) Black dots (maple neck)
Hardware
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Tuners: ClassicGear
Hardware: Chrome
Electronics
Controls: 5-way switch, Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Neck Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil
Miscellaneous
Scale Length: 25.5”
Strings: 09-42