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Ready for a Stratocaster built for modern rock and metal? The Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Floyd Rose combines classic Strat DNA with a powerful humbucker, noiseless pickups, and a Floyd Rose tremolo system that lets you dive-bomb and whammy with perfect tuning stability.
What makes the Player II Modified HSS Floyd Rose special?
- Player II Modified humbucker delivers articulate high-output tone perfect for rock and metal
- Noiseless Strat pickups provide classic chime and sparkle without any hum
- Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo enables wild dive-bombs while maintaining perfect tuning
- Push/pull tone control splits the bridge humbucker for classic single-coil Strat tones
- Modern "C" neck profile with satin finish feels fast and comfortable
- 12" radius fingerboard with rolled edges is flatter for easier bending and shredding
- 22 medium jumbo frets enhance playability for lead work
- Stunning Olympic Pearl finish
Who is this guitar for?
Whether you're a rock or metal guitarist who needs humbucker power and tremolo versatility, a shredder who demands tuning stability during aggressive playing, a versatile player who wants both heavy and clean tones in one guitar, a modern player seeking classic Strat looks with contemporary features, or a musician ready to upgrade from entry-level gear, the Player II Modified HSS Floyd Rose delivers. It's perfect for players who want maximum tonal flexibility and expressive tremolo performance.
How does it sound and feel?
Imagine having the best of both worlds at your fingertips. The Player II Modified humbucker in the bridge position delivers thick, powerful tones with plenty of output for rock, metal, and high-gain styles. Engage the push/pull switch and you split the coil, instantly transforming into a crisp single-coil Strat tone. The Noiseless pickups in the neck and middle positions give you classic Stratocaster chime and sparkle without any hum, perfect for clean passages and funky rhythm work. The Floyd Rose Special tremolo is the real game-changer—you can dive-bomb, flutter, and add wild vibrato effects, and when you're done, the guitar stays perfectly in tune thanks to the double-locking system. The Modern "C" neck feels sleek and fast, with a 12" radius that's flatter than vintage Strats, making it ideal for lead playing and string bending.
Modern features for versatile players:
- Alder body for classic Fender punch and resonance
- Maple neck with Modern "C" profile and satin urethane finish
- Rosewood fingerboard with 12" radius and smooth rolled edges
- 22 medium jumbo frets for enhanced playability
- Player II Modified humbucker (bridge position)
- Two Player II Noiseless Strat single-coil pickups (neck and middle)
- 5-position pickup selector
- Master volume control
- Two tone controls with push/pull coil-split on tone 2
- Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo system
- Locking nut for maximum tuning stability
- Standard die-cast tuners
- Olympic Pearl finish with gloss polyester
The Floyd Rose advantage:
The Floyd Rose Special is a double-locking tremolo system that revolutionized guitar playing. The locking nut at the headstock and locking saddles at the bridge work together to keep your guitar in perfect tune, even during the most aggressive tremolo use. You can dive-bomb, pull up for pitch raises, add subtle vibrato, or go completely wild—and when you're done, you're still in tune. This is the tremolo system that made '80s shred possible and remains the choice of rock and metal guitarists worldwide.
Coil-splitting versatility:
The push/pull switch on the second tone control splits the bridge humbucker, giving you a single-coil Strat tone from that position. This means you get thick humbucker power when you need it and classic Strat clarity when you want it, all without switching guitars or dealing with complicated switching systems.
Noiseless pickups:
The Player II Noiseless pickups in the neck and middle positions deliver authentic Stratocaster tone without any hum or noise. You get that classic chime, sparkle, and quack in positions 2 and 4, but without the buzz that plagues traditional single-coils under stage lights or near amps.
12" radius fingerboard:
The flatter 12" radius (compared to vintage 7.25" or modern 9.5") is specifically designed for lead playing and string bending. It prevents notes from fretting out during aggressive bends and makes it easier to play fast passages up and down the neck.
Perfect for:
Rock, metal, hard rock, shred, progressive, and any genre where you need humbucker power, tremolo versatility, and tuning stability. The Player II Modified HSS Floyd Rose is built for players who demand maximum performance.
Includes gig bag. Ready to take your performance to the next level right out of the box.