The Fender Player Plus Stratocaster Tequila Sunrise is a premium Mexico-made Strat that combines classic Fender tone with modern performance upgrades. It features a striking Tequila Sunrise gradient finish, making it one of the most distinctive guitars in the Player Plus lineup.

Key Specifications

• Body: Alder
• Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Neck: Maple, Modern "C" profile
• Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
• Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 42.8 mm (1.685")
• Pickups: 3 × Player Plus Noiseless Strat Single-Coils (SSS)
• Switching: 5-way blade selector
• Extra Electronics: Push-pull tone control adds neck pickup to positions 1 & 2
• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with block saddles
• Tuners: Deluxe Locking Tuners
• Included: Fender Deluxe Gig Bag

Features

• Player Plus Noiseless Pickups provide classic Strat sparkle and quack with significantly reduced hum.
• 12" Fingerboard Radius allows easier bends and faster lead playing than a traditional Strat.
• Rolled Fingerboard Edges improve comfort during long playing sessions.
• Push-Pull Tone Control unlocks additional pickup combinations not found on a standard Strat.
• Locking Tuners improve tuning stability and make string changes quicker.
• 2-Point Tremolo System offers smoother vibrato action and better tuning return.

Tone Character

• Neck Pickup: Warm, glassy Strat cleans
• Middle Pickup: Balanced and articulate
• Bridge Pickup: Bright and cutting without excessive noise
• Position 2 & 4: Classic Strat "quack"
• Added neck+bridge combinations provide Tele-style versatility.

Community Feedback

Many Fender players praise the Player Plus series for its combination of locking tuners, noiseless pickups, rolled fingerboard edges, and modern playability at a price below American-made models. The Tequila Sunrise finish is frequently mentioned as one of the standout colors in the range.

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