Player Stratocaster HSS (MIM)

MODEL NUMBER
014-4522-(Color#): Maple
014-4523-(Color#): Pau Ferro

BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster

NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish, Pau Ferro Model: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Finish, Maple Model: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Neck Shape: Modern “C”
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple or Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: White (pau ferro) or Black Dots (maple), Narrow Spacing
Truss Rod: Standard (Black plastic headstock access)
Skunk Stripe: Yes

HEADSTOCK
Type: Small
Logo: Spaghetti Logo
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "ORIGINAL Contour Body"
Other Decals, back: "MADE IN MEXICO", Serial

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking Pickup
Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, beveled
Neck Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, beveled
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck, Mid), Tone 2. (Bridge)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: HSS

POSITIONS
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: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage Style, "FENDER"/"FENDER" reverse direction
Tuning Machines: Fender/Ping Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment, 11 Holes (config. modern)
Control Knobs: Parchment
Switch Tip: Parchment
Tremolo Arm Tip: Parchment
Pickup covers: Parchment (single coil), Coverless (humbucker)
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, "F" Stamped

COLORS
(500) 3-Color Sunburst
(506) Black
(513) Tidepool, Maple Only
(515) Polar White
(519) Sage Green Metallic, Pau Ferro Only, Until Late 2019
(525) Sonic Red, Pau Ferro Only, Until Late 2019
(534) Buttercream, Maple Only
(581) Silver, Maple Only, Since Late 2019
(582) Capri Orange, Pau Ferro Only, Since Late 2019
(509) Candy Apple Red, Pau Ferro Only, Since 5/2023
(573) Sea Foam Green, Maple Only, Since 5/2023

SPECIAL EDITIONS

0144612555: Neon Yellow (a.k.a. Ferrari Yellow), Ebony Fretboard, Black Pickguard and Plastics (Mid 2021-2022)
0140221506: Black Finish, Black Pickguard and Plastics, Maple Fretboard (10/2018-2019)
0144521506: Black Finish, Ebony Fingerboard, Black Pickguard and Plastics, Knurled Flat-Top Knobs, Chrome Humbucking Pickup Cover, Matching Headstock with Gold Logo (2023)
0144522556: Shell Pink, Roasted Maple, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Zebra Humbucker (2021)

MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: .009 to .042
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment

ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag: None

COMMENTS
Replaces Standard Stratocaster HSS (Upgrade)

FENDER SAYS
The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring this classic sound—bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation—the sonically flexible Player Stratocaster HSS is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s ready to serve your musical vision, it’s versatile enough to handle any style of music and it’s the perfect platform for creating your own sound.

ENG: Ensenada factory and Fender made in Mexico
ITA: Ensenda e la nascita del Made in Mexico Fender