Fender Player Series Strat MN TPL LH

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Electric Guitar

  • Left hand model
  • Body: Alder
  • Maple neck
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Matte neck finish
  • 22 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Pickups: 3 New Player AlNiCo V single coils
  • Controls: Volume, tone (neck & middle) and tone (bridge)
  • 5-Way toggle switch
  • 2-Point tremolo
  • Standard sealed machine heads
  • Ex-factory stringing: Fender .009 - .042 (article nr 133191)
  • Colour: Tidepool
Available since June 2018
Item number 439082
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Shape, Design ST-Style
Colour Blue
Soundboard Alder
Neck Maple
Fretboard Maple
number of strings 6
Frets 22
Scale 648 mm
Pickup System SSS
Tremolo Yes
Incl. Cases No
Incl. Gigbag No
Top None
$709
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A classic that won't break the bank

If guitarists were forced to choose one guitar to play for the rest of their lives, surely it would have to be this one: The Fender Stratocaster, a true classic and the most popular electric guitar of all time. The Player Series Stratocaster shown here in its left-handed iteration is made in Mexico and gives players the most affordable way to get their hands on a Strat with the Fender logo on the headstock. The guitar's features are anything but budget-level, of course, and it combines high-quality woods and hardware with updated tone circuits and a fresh and appealing look that includes a one-piece maple neck with a matt finish on the back and an alder body, shown here in a "Tidepool" finish that will instantly put players in mind of the ocean.

Judiciously modernised

The Fender Player Series Stratocaster is the same in many ways as the original design that Leo Fender came up with in the early 1950s. The neck and fingerboard are made from a single piece of maple, and the neck features a modern "C" profile. The fingerboard adds an extra fret to the original model's 21, thus providing even more freedom for lead playing. As mentioned before, the body is made from alder and comes in a high-gloss "Tidepool" finish. The classic Stratocaster pickup combination of three single coils is also present here, but these feature AlNiCo-5 magnets for a more modern twist on the bright, dynamic sound for which Stratocasters are known. Fender has modified the electronics compared to the original Stratocaster design by giving the bridge pickup its own tone control, while the second tone control is shared by the middle and neck pickups. This model also features a two-point tremolo system, which dramatically reduces friction and enhances tuning stability.

An all-rounder AND a specialist

The Fender Player Series Strat MN TPL LH is an extremely flexible guitar, but its pickup configuration of course means that it specialises in some areas more than others. Specifically, this guitar is most suited to clean sounds and moderate levels of distortion - this is where the pickups really come into their own with a punchy, open sound that retains plenty of character and fullness within the recommended gain limits. Players of Country, Western, Blues, and Classic Rock music can thus be sure of a great sound on stage and in the rehearsal room. The Fender Player Series of course also includes Strats with pickup combinations more suited to heavier musical styles.

About Fender

Fender is without doubt one of the most legendary guitar and amplifier manufacturers of all time. The company was founded in 1946 by its namesake Leo Fender († 1991), whose innovative ideas brought a breath of fresh air into the musical world. His Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass are not only classics – they also continue to shape the styles of musicians in countless genres to this day. Timeless Fender amplifier models such as the Bassman, Twin, Deluxe, and Princeton also enjoy a stellar reputation. Besides maintaining its classic product portfolio, however, the company is also constantly developing new products that make Fender a driving force in today’s music industry.

Just try to put it down again...

Since it was launched by Fender in 1954, the Stratocaster has established itself as the ultimate electric guitar and can thus be found in virtually every style of music. The Fender Player Series is aimed at the mid-price market segment, and the Mexican-made guitars combine quality that will satisfy demanding players with an affordable price that makes them interesting for beginners as well. And even at this price point, they proudly bear the "proper" Fender logo. These guitars also offer high resale values, perfect for players who want to upgrade or who perhaps decide that the guitar isn't the instrument for them after all (in which case their Fender definitely won't be to blame!).

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Really loving this guitar
Pedro95 11.07.2020
After going back and forth between differente lower cost guitars, i kept coming back to this beautiful player series strat, so when i decided to pull the trigger and buy it, my hopes where pretty high up there! So far I've been amazed every time I've played this guitar. The sound is beautiful, the build quality is great and the tidepool blue color is even more beautiful in person. Everyone i show my guitar to falls in love with it. So far i haven't found any problems with it, really happy with my purchase! Highly recommend it!
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Left Handed Joy
A.M.P 25.09.2023
This beautiful piece of kit has been a joy to play - I've had it professionally set up once and have had no problems since the fact.

I have ran this through a wide array of gear, the versatility has proven to be endless (within the remit of a 6 string, none baritone guitar)!

I'd recommend this guitar to anyone!
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Sehr solide Gitarre, war nicht richtig eingestellt
arkocal 29.07.2020
Ich bin eigentlich Bassist, und spiele kaum Gitarre auf der Bühne. Deswegen habe ich lange mit einer günstigeren Gitarre klargekommen. Die Gitarre habe ich gekauft zum Aufnehmen und Songschreiben, hauptsächlich zu Hause oder im Proberaum.

Erst mal Lob an Thomann für die Verpackung. Die äußere Box war offensichtlich nicht so gut gehandelt von DHL, (Risse auf der Box), aber die zweite Box drinnen war in gutem Zustand, die Gitarre drin auch.

Das, bis auf die Einstellung. Klar, kann die Einstellung sich während Transport und wegen "neuer Luft" sich ändern, aber diese war absolut unbrauchbar. Die Saitenhöhe war praktisch so hoch wie möglich, und die Intonation war völlig falsch (Teilweise mehr als 20 cent Unterschied zwischen Harmonik und 12. Bund). Alle Mechanik der Gitarre ist aber super gebaut, und die Probleme ließen sich in kürzerster Zeit lösen. Immerhin wäre es problematisch für Leute die nicht wissen wie man sowas macht, oder keine Lust haben es selber zu machen.

Das Spielgefühl ist richtug gut, die Bünde sind sehr eben, die Hals ist sehr gemütlich und beim Stehen hängt die Gitarre auch sehr gemütlich.

Sound ist ziemlich zufriedenstellend und sehr variabel, nur sind die Pickups sehr empfindlich zur Hum, (wenn der Schalter zwischen zwei Pickups ist funktioniert cancelling aber sehr gut).

Die Knöpfe wirken sehr solide, die Optik ist toll, insgesamt eine sehr schöne Gitarre.
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Sehr viel Gitarre für diesen Preis
1990fcreds 04.06.2019
Die Unterschiede zu einer US-Strat sind meiner Meinung nach minimal, der große Sprung kommt dann erst zu den Custom Shop Instrumenten von Fender. Deshalb eignet sich die Player Strat nicht nur als hochwertige Zweitgitarre, sondern auch als Nummer 1, wenn man nicht gerade Berufsmusiker und hobbymäßig gerne Musik spielt. Ein Set hochwertiger Pickups wertet die Gitarre noch einmal enorm auf, die eingebauten Single Coils klingen aber auch schon sehr odentlich, sind relativ stark und sehr Strat-Typisch.
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