Fender Limited Edition Player Fusion Stratocaster HSS Ebony Black w/bag

The Fender Limited Edition Player Fusion Stratocaster HSS in Black brings a performance-focused approach to the classic Stratocaster platform. Built around a slim alder body, a fast-playing Thin "C" maple neck, and a 12" radius ebony fingerboard, this limited-edition model is designed for players who want modern playability without abandoning the familiar Fender design. A Player II Modified bridge humbucker provides the output needed for heavier guitar styles, while Player II Noiseless single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions deliver clarity and versatility. The gloss Black finish, black hardware, and white pearloid pickguard create a sharp, high-contrast appearance.

The solid alder body features a slim profile that reduces bulk while maintaining the recognizable Stratocaster shape. Its gloss polyester Black finish is paired with a four-ply white pearloid pickguard, black pickup covers, and black knurled dome controls. A two-point synchronized tremolo with block saddles offers smooth pitch modulation, while Deluxe cast/sealed locking tuning machines with short posts provide additional tuning stability. These hardware choices give the Fusion Stratocaster a modern feel while preserving the functionality of Fender's traditional tremolo design.

The maple neck features a Thin "C" profile and satin urethane finish for comfortable movement across the fingerboard. With a thickness of .790" at the first fret and .825" at the twelfth fret, the neck offers a slim, consistent feel suited to fast rhythm playing and technical lead work. The ebony fingerboard features a 12" radius and 22 jumbo frets, providing a flatter playing surface that accommodates wide bends, fast runs, and precise note articulation. White pearloid dot inlays and a 25.5" scale length complete the neck specifications.

The HSS pickup configuration balances high-output humbucker tones with the clarity of noiseless single coils. The Player II Modified bridge humbucker delivers strong attack and saturation for modern hard rock and metal, while the Player II Noiseless Stratocaster pickups in the middle and neck positions provide articulate clean sounds with reduced unwanted noise. A five-position blade switch allows players to move between the different pickup combinations, while the push/pull master tone control adds coil-splitting functionality to the bridge humbucker for additional tonal options.

The Fusion Stratocaster's black hardware, locking tuners, and two-point tremolo complement its streamlined construction and modern electronics. Whether used for high-gain rhythm work, expressive lead playing, or cleaner passages, this limited-edition Black model combines the versatility of an HSS Stratocaster with a more aggressive design and playing feel.

Highlights

• Limited Edition Black finish with slim alder body and white pearloid pickguard

• Player II Modified bridge humbucker with Player II Noiseless neck and middle pickups

• Thin "C" maple neck with 12" radius ebony fingerboard and 22 jumbo frets

• Five-position pickup switching with push/pull bridge humbucker coil-split

• Two-point synchronized tremolo, black hardware, and Deluxe locking tuners

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Stratocaster

• Body Style: Solidbody Electric Guitar

• Body Material: Alder

• Body Profile: Slim

• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

• Finish Color: Black

• Pickguard: 4-Ply White Pearloid

• Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple

• Neck Profile: Thin "C"

• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt

• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .790"

• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .825"

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)

• Fingerboard Inlays: White Pearloid Dots, 7 mm

• Side Dots: White

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Size: Jumbo

• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles

• Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking, All Short Posts

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Pickguard: 4-Ply White Pearloid

• Pickup Covers: Black

• Control Knobs: Black Knurled Dome

• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In

• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

• Factory Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042)

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Player II Modified Humbucker

• Middle Pickup: Player II Noiseless Stratocaster

• Neck Pickup: Player II Noiseless Stratocaster

• Pickup Configuration: HSS

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone with Push/Pull

• Pickup Selector: 5-Position Blade

• Position 1: Bridge Humbucker

• Position 2: Bridge Humbucker and Middle Pickup

• Position 3: Middle Pickup

• Position 4: Middle and Neck Pickups

• Position 5: Neck Pickup

• Special Electronics: Push/Pull Bridge Humbucker Coil-Split

• Noise Reduction: Noiseless Neck and Middle Pickups

Miscellaneous

• Brand: Fender

• Series: Player

• Collection: Limited Edition Fusion Series

• Model: Player Fusion Stratocaster HSS

• Finish: Black

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Number of Strings: 6

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Edition: Limited Edition

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