Fender Player Fusion Stratocaster HSS Olympic Pearl

The Fender Player Fusion Stratocaster HSS is a limited edition designed for the modern guitarist seeking comfort and the classic Stratocaster feel, but with a more powerful response suitable for styles like hard rock and metal. Its HSS configuration combines a high-output Player II Modified humbucker in the bridge position with two Player II Noiseless Strat pickups in the middle and neck positions, delivering everything from thick, saturated tones to clear, articulate sounds without the usual noise associated with traditional single-coil pickups.

The lightweight alder body features a reduced depth for a more comfortable, manageable feel. The maple neck with a Thin “C” profile, ebony fingerboard with a 12" radius, and 22 Jumbo frets facilitate fast playing, wide bends, and comfortable action. The push-pull tone control allows coil-splitting of the bridge humbucker, expanding tonal options. The two-point tremolo bridge and locking tuners enhance tuning stability. The Olympic Pearl finish, White Pearloid pickguard, and black hardware give the guitar a modern, striking aesthetic.

• Series: Player
• Limited Edition Fender Player Fusion
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Color: Olympic Pearl
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Style: Double cut, solid body
• Reduced body depth
• Body: Alder
• Finish: Gloss polyester
• Neck Construction: Bolt-on
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: Thin “C”
• Neck Finish: Satin polyurethane
• Contoured neck heel for easier access to upper frets
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Inlays: 7 mm White Pearloid Dot
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Type: Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Nut: Synthetic bone
• Nut Width: 42.8 mm
• Neck Thickness: 0.790"
• Neck Thickness at 12th fret: 0.825"
• Pickup Configuration: HSS
• Bridge Pickup: Player II Modified Humbucker
• Middle Pickup: Player II Noiseless Strat
• Neck Pickup: Player II Noiseless Strat
• Controls: Master volume and master tone
• Push-pull tone control for humbucker coil-splitting
• Five-position pickup selector switch
• Position 1: Bridge humbucker
• Position 2: Bridge and middle pickups
• Position 3: Middle pickup
• Position 4: Middle and neck pickups
• Position 5: Neck pickup
• Two-point synchronized tremolo bridge
• Block saddles
• Roded tremolo arm
• Locking Deluxe tuners with sealed design
• All tuners feature reduced post height
• White Pearloid 4-ply pickguard
• Black pickup covers
• Black dome-shaped control knobs
• Hardware finish: Black
• Four-bolt neck plate
• Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings .009-.042
• Includes Deluxe Gig Bag
• Made in Mexico

Our Opinion

The Fender Player Fusion Stratocaster HSS is a highly versatile guitar, ideal for musicians who need to seamlessly switch between clean tones, rock, and heavier styles. It performs especially well live, during rehearsals with various genres, or recording sessions without the need to constantly change instruments.

It's an excellent choice for players looking for a modern, comfortable Stratocaster ready for styles like rock, hard rock, metal, pop, or alternative music. A guitar easy to recommend for those wanting to cover a wide range of sounds with a single instrument.