Fender Player II Strat LH RW 3TS

Fender Player II Strat LH RW 3TS review

The Fender Player II Strat LH RW 3TS is a left-handed, six-string electric guitar in the familiar ST-style format. Its specification pairs an alder body with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, then adds three Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups, a synchronized tremolo, and a five-way selector. The listed price is 699. Fender has offered this model since October 2024.

This is a straightforward specification for a player looking for a left-handed Strat-style instrument with conventional controls and hardware. The supplied information does not include a case or gig bag, so buyers should account for that separately. The model is identified by item number 595260.

Construction and neck dimensions

The alder body is finished in three-color sunburst, with a three-ply parchment pickguard. The bolt-on maple neck has a Modern C profile, a shape commonly chosen for its balanced feel rather than an especially thick or thin carve. Fender lists a 42 mm nut width and a 648 mm scale length, equivalent to the standard 25.5-inch scale.

The rosewood fingerboard has white dot inlays, a 241 mm radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets. Those dimensions describe a relatively familiar playing surface: the radius is neither especially rounded nor especially flat, while the medium jumbo fret size gives the player a substantial fret crown under the fingers. One owner specifically praised the fretwork, calling it very good. That is useful feedback on an area where clean fret ends and consistent leveling matter directly to comfort, though an individual report cannot guarantee that every instrument will be identical.

Pickups and controls

Three Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups provide the standard SSS configuration. A master volume control and two tone controls keep the layout simple, while the five-way switch selects the available pickup combinations. This gives the guitar a broad set of familiar single-coil sounds without adding onboard switching complexity beyond the selector.

The listing does not provide output measurements or detailed tonal tests, so it would be premature to claim a specific response or level of noise. The pickup type and layout do, however, make the intended setup clear: a conventional three-single-coil Strat arrangement, with individual positions and combined settings accessible from one switch.

Tremolo and included hardware

The bridge is a two-point synchronized tremolo fitted with bent steel saddles. Fender ClassicGear tuning machines and nickel/chrome hardware complete the listed hardware specification. The factory strings are Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel, gauged.009 to.042.

One buyer reported that the tremolo arm included in the box was for a right-handed guitar, despite the instrument itself being left-handed. The same owner described the rest of the purchase positively. This is a single reported packaging issue, not evidence of a widespread problem, but it is sensible to check that the supplied arm matches the guitar before relying on it.

What owners report

The feedback provided is personal and varied. One amateur guitarist, aged 62, described returning to the instrument after 30 years away from playing. They wrote about getting past some accumulated rust and finding renewed emotion in the process, and said that the guitar brought them back to their musical beginnings. They also compared it favorably with a Squier Telecaster and several Harley-Benton replicas, advising other players not to hesitate if they could afford the purchase.

That account speaks to the owner's experience, not a measurable performance result. Taken alongside the positive comment about fretwork, it suggests that at least some buyers have found the instrument satisfying to play. The available feedback is too limited to establish broader consistency, setup quality, or long-term durability.

Verdict

The Fender Player II Strat LH RW 3TS puts its value in a familiar, clearly defined package: alder construction, a maple Modern C neck, rosewood fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, three Alnico 5 single coils, and a two-point tremolo. The listed dimensions and controls should be easy to assess for players who already know what they want from a left-handed Strat-style guitar.

At 699, the missing case or gig bag is worth factoring into the total cost. Buyers should also confirm that the tremolo arm supplied is the correct orientation, given the reported mix-up. For a left-handed player seeking traditional layout and hardware rather than an unusual feature set, this model has a strong, practical specification, with encouraging but limited owner feedback.