Fender Player II Strat RW CGR

Fender Player II Strat RW CGR review

The Fender Player II Strat RW CGR is a gray electric guitar with an alder body, a maple bolt-on neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. Its listed finish is Cactus Gray. The specification sheet describes a three-single-coil pickup layout, a five-way switch, and a two-point synchronized tremolo bridge. These details establish the instrument's basic design, though they cannot predict how a particular guitar will sound or feel in use.

Fender lists the model as available since June 2026, with item number 635684 and a price of 759. The supplied information does not identify a currency, so the price should be treated as a listed figure rather than assumed to be a specific dollar amount. No customer reviews are available. The assessment below is therefore based on the published construction and hardware, not owner reports or hands-on testing.

Body, neck, and fingerboard

The body is alder, with no separate top listed. The neck is maple and attaches to the body with a bolt-on joint. Fender specifies a Modern C neck profile, a 42 mm nut width, and a synthetic bone nut. The fingerboard is rosewood, with white dot inlays and a 241 mm (9.5-inch) radius.

The 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale length is paired with 22 medium-jumbo frets. Together, these numbers describe the playing surface and fret layout, but they do not establish the setup height, fret condition, or neck relief on an individual instrument. Those details can vary and would need to be checked on the guitar being purchased.

The medium-jumbo fret specification is useful for comparing this model with guitars that use different fret sizes. The radius figure likewise gives a concrete reference for the fingerboard's curvature. Neither specification alone determines whether a player will find the neck comfortable. The neck profile, setup, and personal preference all matter, and there is no customer feedback available here to add a subjective comparison.

Pickups and controls

Fender lists three Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil pickups, arranged in the standard SSS configuration. Controls consist of one master volume control and two tone controls, with a five-way pickup selector. This gives the player access to the pickup selections available through that switch and the stated volume and tone adjustments.

The specifications do not provide output measurements, frequency response, wiring details for each switch position, or recorded sound examples. It would be inaccurate to make firm claims about output level, noise, or the character of each pickup setting from the pickup type alone. Buyers comparing this guitar with another model should listen to both instruments through the same signal chain when sound is a deciding factor.

Tremolo, tuning hardware, and included items

The bridge is a two-point synchronized tremolo design with bent steel saddles. Fender also specifies ClassicGear tuning machines and nickel/chrome hardware. The strings listed are Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel, in.009,.042 gauges. These are the stated factory specifications; the available information does not describe tuning stability, tremolo range, or how the guitar responds under a particular setup.

No bag or case is included, according to the supplied listing. Buyers who need protection for transport should account for a separate purchase. The pickguard is a three-ply parchment design, which is a visual detail rather than a measure of performance.

What the specifications establish

• Construction: Alder body, maple bolt-on neck, and rosewood fingerboard.
• Neck dimensions: Modern C profile, 42 mm nut width, 241 mm radius, and 648 mm scale.
• Electronics: Three Player Series Alnico 5 Strat single-coil pickups, master volume, two tone controls, and a five-way switch.
• Hardware: Two-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles, ClassicGear tuning machines, and nickel/chrome finish.
• Included accessories: No bag or case is specified as included.

Verdict

The Fender Player II Strat RW CGR has a clearly documented specification set for buyers seeking an alder-bodied Strat-style guitar with a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, three single-coil pickups, and a synchronized tremolo. The 22 medium-jumbo frets, 9.5-inch radius, and 25.5-inch scale provide useful points of comparison when evaluating its neck and layout against alternatives.

There is not enough evidence here to judge its sound, workmanship, tuning stability, or value against competing guitars. Those questions require inspection and play testing, and no customer feedback is available to fill that gap. The most practical considerations from the listing are the stated 759 price, Cactus Gray finish, specified hardware, and the absence of an included case or bag.