Fender Player Stratocaster HSS Plus Top (Limited Edition) – Blue Burst, Maple Fingerboard (140218573)

Fender Player Stratocaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar

The Fender Player Stratocaster HSS Plus Top Blue Burst is a Mexican-made Player Series Strat designed for players who want classic Strat tones along with the extra power of a humbucker in the bridge position. The "Plus Top" designation refers to the attractive flame maple top beneath the Blue Burst finish; it is not the same as the newer Player Plus series.

Key Specifications

• Body: Alder with Flame Maple Top
• Finish: Gloss Polyester Blue Burst
• Neck: Maple, Modern "C" profile
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Nut Width: 42 mm Synthetic Bone
• Pickup Configuration: HSS
  • 1 × Player Series Humbucker (Bridge)
  • 2 × Player Series Single-Coils (Middle & Neck)
• Switching: 5-Way Blade Switch
• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Tuners: Standard Sealed Tuners

Features

• Beautiful Blue Burst flame maple top finish.
• Versatile HSS pickup layout suitable for blues, rock, pop, hard rock, and metal.
• Comfortable Modern C neck profile.
• Smooth-playing 9.5" fingerboard radius.
• Fender's modern 2-point tremolo system for better tuning stability and feel.

Sound Character

• Neck Pickup: Warm, glassy Strat tones.
• Middle Pickup: Classic Strat "quack."
• Bridge Humbucker: Higher output, thicker rock and lead sounds.
• Excellent choice if you need one guitar that can cover clean Strat sounds and heavier gain tones.

Community Feedback

Many Fender owners note that the Plus Top model is essentially a standard Player Strat with a flame maple top, making it a popular choice for players who want a more premium appearance without moving to the higher-priced Player Plus range.

Verdict:
The Blue Burst HSS Plus Top is one of the most attractive Player Series Strats Fender produced. If you play a mix of clean, blues, classic rock, hard rock, and modern rock, it offers excellent versatility and value.