Fender’s Player Fusion series of electric guitars and basses, built for hard rock and metal players, is now available at retail. According to Guitar.com, the four-instrument lineup was unveiled in June and comprises Mexican-made models based on classic Fender designs configured for heavier styles.
Guitar.com reports the series includes an HSS Stratocaster, a Floyd Rose-equipped double-humbucker Telecaster, a baritone Jaguar, and a dual-humbucker Precision Bass. The HSS Strat pairs a high-output bridge humbucker with noiseless single coils in the middle and neck positions, a 12-inch radius ebony fingerboard, a two-point tremolo with black hardware, and Black or Olympic Pearl finishes.
The HH Floyd Rose Telecaster features two high-output humbuckers and an all-black Floyd Rose tremolo system, offered in Black or Aura Metallic. The Jaguar Baritone has a 27-inch scale length for B-to-B tuning, an upgraded rhythm circuit with Spin-a-Split wiring using Fender roller pots, and a TBX tone circuit, available in Black and Silverburst.
The Precision Bass rounds out the lineup with two high-output humbuckers, a thin Jazz Bass neck profile, a 12-inch radius ebony fingerboard, and Black or Halo Metallic finishes. Guitar.com describes the series as a limited edition offering.
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