Fender

Fender was founded in 1946 by Clarence Leonidas ‘Leo’ Fender. Their first guitar, the Telecaster, became a huge success, and they started producing other similarly popular models, like the Stratocaster and the Precision Bass. Nowadays Fender has a huge assortment of different basses and guitars, with different sounds, colours, and prices, so that they have something for everyone. Consequently, they remain one of the most popular guitar brands today!

The Player Series

Fender developed the Player series specifically for beginning musicians and musicians with a relatively low budget. The Fender Player guitars and basses are made in Mexico and measure up to Fender’s American-made guitars quite well. The instruments are also very versatile and are even suited for recording and gigs. The Player guitars are thus more affordable versions of the popular Fender models. Consequently, they also feel and sound like a Fender guitar. However, the Player models are relatively standard, Fender did not add any unique modifications or special additions to the guitar. All models have Alnico pickups and are available in different colours.

The Player Stratocaster

The Player Stratocaster is the ideal version of the Fender Strat, because it has all the typical aspects for a relatively low price. The body is made of alder and has a glossy finish. This emphasises the beautiful black colour of the guitar. The guitar has a maple neck with a satin finish, which makes it nice and comfortable to play. The fretboard is made of pau ferro, which is a more sustainable alternative to rosewood and has a warm and clear sound. The guitar has three Alnico single-coil pickups. These are very versatile and can produce the typical Stratocaster sound. The pickups can be adjusted with the five-way switch, the volume knob, and the two tone knobs. Furthermore, the guitar has a two-point tremolo bridge, just like the original Stratocaster. The Player Stratocaster is thus a great guitar for a good price!