Fender Player Stratocaster HSS Plus Top

Fender Player Plus Stratocaster Electric Guitar

The Fender Player Stratocaster HSS Plus Top is a Mexican-made Player Series Strat designed for players who want classic Strat tones plus the added power of a humbucker in the bridge position. The "Plus Top" designation refers to the attractive flame maple veneer top, which gives the guitar a premium appearance while retaining the standard Player Series construction.

Key Specifications

• Body: Alder with Flame Maple Top
• Neck: Maple, Modern "C" profile
• Fingerboard: Maple or Pau Ferro (varies by model)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Width: 42 mm (1.650")
• Pickups: HSS Configuration
  • Bridge: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucker
  • Middle: Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil
  • Neck: Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil
• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent-Steel Saddles
• Tuners: Standard Sealed Cast Tuners
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
• Strings: Fender USA 250L (.009–.042)

Features

• Flame Maple Plus Top finish for a premium look
• Versatile HSS pickup layout suitable for rock, blues, pop, metal, and fusion
• Modern "C" neck for comfortable playability
• Dedicated bridge pickup tone control
• Smooth 2-point tremolo system
• Authentic Fender Player Series pickups with modern output and clarity

Best For

✅ Rock & Hard Rock
✅ Blues
✅ Pop & Funk
✅ Worship Music
✅ Studio Recording
✅ Players wanting one guitar for multiple genres

The HSS configuration makes it more versatile than a traditional SSS Strat because the bridge humbucker provides thicker, higher-output tones while still retaining classic Strat neck and middle pickup sounds.