MODEL NUMBER
014-4502-(Color#): Maple
014-4503-(Color#): Pau Ferro
014-4512-(Color#): Left Handed, Maple
014-4513-(Color#): Left Handed, 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 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 Parchment, 11 Holes (config. modern)
Control Knobs: Parchment
Switch Tip: Parchment
Tremolo Arm Tip: Parchment
Pickup covers: Parchment
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, Pau Ferro Only, Since Late 2019
(582) Capri Orange, Maple Only, Since Late 2019
(509) Candy Apple Red, Maple Only, Since 5/2023
(573) Sea Foam Green, Pau Ferro Only, Since 5/2023
(503) Anniversary 2-Color Sunburst, 12/2023-2024
COLORS LEFT HANDED
(500) 3-Color Sunburst, Maple Only
(506) Black, Pau Ferro Only
(515) Polar White, Maple Only
(513) Tidepool, Maple Only
(525) Sonic Red, Pau Ferro Only, Until Late 2019
(582) Capri Orange, Maple Only, Since Late 2019
(509) Candy Apple Red, Maple Only, Since 5/2023
SPECIAL AND LIMITED EDITIONS
MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: .009 to .042
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag: None
COMMENTS
Replaces Standard Stratocaster (Upgrade)
Replaced by Player II Stratocaster
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 Player Stratocaster 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.
014-4502-(Color#): Maple
014-4503-(Color#): Pau Ferro
014-4512-(Color#): Left Handed, Maple
014-4513-(Color#): Left Handed, 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 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 Parchment, 11 Holes (config. modern)
Control Knobs: Parchment
Switch Tip: Parchment
Tremolo Arm Tip: Parchment
Pickup covers: Parchment
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, Pau Ferro Only, Since Late 2019
(582) Capri Orange, Maple Only, Since Late 2019
(509) Candy Apple Red, Maple Only, Since 5/2023
(573) Sea Foam Green, Pau Ferro Only, Since 5/2023
(503) Anniversary 2-Color Sunburst, 12/2023-2024
COLORS LEFT HANDED
(500) 3-Color Sunburst, Maple Only
(506) Black, Pau Ferro Only
(515) Polar White, Maple Only
(513) Tidepool, Maple Only
(525) Sonic Red, Pau Ferro Only, Until Late 2019
(582) Capri Orange, Maple Only, Since Late 2019
(509) Candy Apple Red, Maple Only, Since 5/2023
SPECIAL AND LIMITED EDITIONS
- 0144580503: 2-Color Sunburst, Roasted Maple, Texas Special Pickups, Parchment Pickguard, Aged Plastics (Mid 2021-2022)
- 0144513500: FSR Tribute model: 3-Color Sunburst, Pau Ferro, Black Pickguard, Aged White Plastics, Gold Hardware, Fat '50s Pickups (Mid 2020-2021)
- 0144580500: 3-Color Sunburst, Roasted Maple, Custom Shop Fat ‘50s Pickups, 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard and Parchment Plastics (2021-2022)
- 0145602500: 3-Color Sunburst, Maple, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Black Plastics (Mid 2021-2022)
- 0140067540: FSR Tribute model: Fiesta Red, Maple, Custom Shop Fat ‘50s Pickups, Gold Hardware, 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard and Parchment Plastics (2021-2022)
- 0144503540: Fiesta Red, Pau Ferro, Mint Green Pickguard (2023-2024)
- 0144612548: Neon Red finish, Ebony Fretboard, Black Pickguard and Plastics (Mid 2021-2022)
- 0144612506: Black finish, Maple, Gold Hardware, Mint Green pickguard, Aged White Plastics (Mid 2021-2022)
- 0140068506: FSR Tribute model: Black, Maple, Custom Shop Fat ‘50s Pickups, 3-Ply Black Pickguard, Parchment Plastics (2021-2022)
- 0140220506: Black, Maple, 3-Ply Black Pickguard, Aged White Plastics (ca. Early 2023)
- 0145302506: Black, Roasted Maple, 1-Ply Anodized Pickguard, Custom Shop Fat ‘50s Pickups, Parchment Plastics (Mid 2023)
- 0144502573: Seafoam Green, Roasted Maple Neck, Parchment Pickguard, Aged Plastics (Mid 2021-2022)
- 0140311075: Electron Green, Maple, Parchment Pickguard (2019)
- 0144612533: Neon Green finish, Ebony Fretboard, Black Pickguard and Plastics (Mid 2021-2022)
- 0144503557: Surf Green, Maple, Matching Headstock, Parchment Pickguard and Plastics (Mid 2021-2022)
- 0144502557: Surf Green, Matching Headstock, Pau Ferro, Parchment Pickguard and Plastic (Mid 2021-2022)
- 0140214557: Surf Green, Maple, 3-Ply Mint Green Pickguard, Parchment Plastics (Mid 2020-Mid 2021)
- 0140219549: Sea Foam Pearl, Maple, 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard, Aged White Plastics (2020)
- 0145302505: Olympic White, Roasted Maple, 4-Ply Tortoiseshell Pickguard (Late 2022-Early 2023)
- 0144502579: Pacific Peach, Maple, Parchment Pickguard and Plastics (Late 2022-Early 2023)
- 0144580572: Sonic Blue, Roasted Maple, Custom Shop Fat ‘50s Pickups, 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard and Parchment Plastics (2021-2022)
- 0144570502: Lake Placid Blur, Maple (2019)
- 0144502521: Natural, Ash Body, Maple neck, Black plastics and pickguard (2020)
- 0149911228: Aged Natural, Alder Body, Pau Ferro, 4-Ply Tortoiseshell Pickguard (2019)
- 0140214524: Inca Silver, Maple (2022)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: .009 to .042
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag: None
COMMENTS
Replaces Standard Stratocaster (Upgrade)
Replaced by Player II Stratocaster
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 Player Stratocaster 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
ITA: Ensenda e la nascita del Made in Mexico Fender
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