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Fender Player II Strat MN MH PWT

The Fender Player II Strat MN MH PWT pairs a familiar three-single-coil layout with a maple neck, 22 frets, and a two-point tremolo. It is a well-equipped, straightforward Strat-style guitar, though no case or bag is included.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 5 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

Fender Player II Strat MN MH PWT: technical review

The Fender Player II Strat MN MH PWT is a Polar White electric guitar built around a familiar Stratocaster-style layout: an alder body, a bolt-on maple neck, a maple fingerboard, three single-coil pickups, and a synchronized tremolo. Its listed price is 925. The supplied specifications do not identify a case or gig bag as included, and no customer reviews are available for this product. This assessment therefore focuses on the documented construction and controls rather than claimed playing impressions.

Body, neck, and fingerboard

The body is alder, with no separate top listed. The neck is maple and attaches with a bolt-on joint. The maple fingerboard has white dot inlays, a 241 mm (9.5-inch) radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets. This combination gives the instrument a consistent maple construction across the neck and playing surface, while the medium jumbo fret size and radius are measurable setup details, not guarantees of a particular feel.

The neck profile is described as Modern C. The 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale is a full-length electric-guitar scale, and the nut measures 42 mm (1.650 inches) wide. The nut material is synthetic bone. These dimensions give buyers concrete reference points when comparing the guitar with instruments they already own. Players who prefer a narrower nut, a different neck profile, or a shorter scale should compare those measurements directly before purchasing.

Fender lists ClassicGear tuning machines and nickel/chrome hardware. The guitar ships with Fender USA 250L strings, made of nickel-plated steel and gauged.009-.042. String choice and gauge affect setup, including neck relief and tremolo balance, so a player who changes to a substantially different gauge may need an adjustment. The provided specifications do not state whether a setup is included with purchase.

Pickups and controls

The pickup configuration is three Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil pickups. The controls consist of one master volume control, two tone controls, and a five-way switch. In practical terms, the five-way selector provides access to the pickup combinations supported by this three-pickup layout. The specification sheet does not give output measurements, wiring details beyond the control arrangement, or tonal test results, so no particular sound should be assumed from the pickup name alone.

The three single-coil format is a defining part of the instrument's configuration. Buyers looking for a humbucker-equipped guitar, or a model with a different pickup arrangement, will need to look elsewhere or consider modifications. No pickup covers, coil-splitting functions, or additional switching options are listed.

Synchronized tremolo and included items

The bridge is a synchronized, two-point tremolo fitted with curved steel saddles. This is more specific than a generic tremolo listing: the supplied details identify both the two-point mounting and saddle type. However, they do not state the bridge's adjustment range, factory spring arrangement, or setup condition. Tremolo response and tuning behavior depend on setup and playing technique, so the available information is not enough to predict either for an individual instrument.

The pickguard is three-ply white, paired with the Polar White finish and nickel/chrome hardware. Neither a bag nor a case is included according to the listing. Buyers who need protection for transport should account for a separate purchase. The sales unit is one piece, and the item number is 644409.

What the specifications support

  • Construction: Alder body with a bolt-on maple neck and maple fingerboard.
  • Playing dimensions: 648 mm scale, 42 mm nut width, 241 mm fingerboard radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets.
  • Electronics: Three Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups, master volume, two tone controls, and a five-way switch.
  • Hardware: Two-point synchronized tremolo with curved steel saddles and Fender ClassicGear tuning machines.
  • Included protection: No case or bag is listed as included.

Buying considerations

The documented specification makes the Fender Player II Strat MN MH PWT a clearly defined option for shoppers seeking a Polar White guitar with an alder body, maple neck and fingerboard, three single-coil pickups, and a two-point synchronized tremolo. The listed 9- to 42-gauge strings and 25.5-inch scale provide useful setup references. Its main limitations are equally clear: there is no included case or bag, and the supplied information does not establish how the guitar sounds, feels, or arrives set up.

At a listed price of 925, buyers should verify the current price, availability, and included accessories with the seller. With no customer reviews available, an in-person inspection or a seller's return policy may matter to buyers who want to assess neck feel, fretwork, pickup noise, or tremolo setup before committing. Those points cannot be confirmed from the specifications alone.

Fender Player II Strat MN MH PWT, front view
7.7/ 10 overall score
$925current price at the retailer
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Alder body with a maple neck and fingerboard
  • Three Alnico 5 single-coil pickups with a five-way switch
  • Two-point synchronized tremolo and 22 medium jumbo frets

What bugged me

  • No gig bag or case is included
  • The single-coil pickup layout offers less pickup variety than configurations with humbuckers

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A good fit for players seeking a Strat-style guitar with three single-coil pickups and a maple fingerboard. Also suited to buyers who want a two-point tremolo and familiar five-way pickup selection.

Look elsewhere if

Not ideal for buyers who need an included case or gig bag. Consider another configuration if you specifically want humbuckers.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
White
Body
Alder
Top
None
Neck
Maple
Fretboard
Maple
Frets
22
Scale
648 mm
Pickups
SSS
Tremolo
Synchronized
Incl. bag
No
Including case
No

Up close

Fender Player II Strat MN MH PWT, detail 2

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

Does this guitar include a case or gig bag?

No. The specifications state that neither a case nor a gig bag is included.

What pickups are installed?

It has three Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil pickups, controlled by a five-way switch.

What is the neck profile and fingerboard radius?

The neck has a Modern C profile, and the maple fingerboard has a 9.5-inch radius.

Does it have a tremolo system?

Yes. It has a synchronized two-point tremolo with curved steel saddles.

How many frets does it have, and what is its scale length?

It has 22 medium jumbo frets and a 25.5-inch scale length.

The last word from the bench

This model offers a classic Strat-style setup with an alder body, maple neck and fingerboard, and three Alnico 5 single-coil pickups. Its five-way switch and two-point synchronized tremolo provide useful control options, while the Modern C neck profile and 9.5-inch fingerboard radius define its playing feel. The listed specifications make it a practical choice for players seeking this format, but buyers should account for the absence of a case or bag. At the stated price, its appeal depends on how much value you place on the Fender name and this specific feature set.

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