MODEL NUMBER
014-4552-(Color#): Maple
014-4553-(Color#): Pau Ferro
BODY
Body Material: Alder with Flame Maple Top
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 5 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, beveled
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: SSS
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 Black, 11 Holes (config. modern)
Control Knobs: Parchment
Switch Tip: Parchment
Tremolo Arm Tip: Parchment
Pickup covers: Parchment
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, "F" Stamped
COLORS
(531) Aged Cherry Burst, Maple Only
(552) Tobacco Burst, Pau Ferro Only
MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: .009 to .042
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag: None
COMMENTS
Replaces Standard Stratocaster Plus Top
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 stunning Player Stratocaster Plus Top 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.
014-4552-(Color#): Maple
014-4553-(Color#): Pau Ferro
BODY
Body Material: Alder with Flame Maple Top
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 5 Strat Single-Coil Pickup, beveled
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: SSS
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 Black, 11 Holes (config. modern)
Control Knobs: Parchment
Switch Tip: Parchment
Tremolo Arm Tip: Parchment
Pickup covers: Parchment
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, "F" Stamped
COLORS
(531) Aged Cherry Burst, Maple Only
(552) Tobacco Burst, Pau Ferro Only
MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: .009 to .042
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag: None
COMMENTS
Replaces Standard Stratocaster Plus Top
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 stunning Player Stratocaster Plus Top 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.
Un po' di storia: Ensenda e la nascita del Made in Mexico Fender
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