The Fender Player Stratocaster Pau Ferro Black (144503506) is a Mexican-made Strat that combines classic Fender tone with modern playability. It is one of the most popular guitars in the Player Series and is suitable for blues, rock, pop, funk, and many other styles.

Key Specifications

• Body: Alder
• Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Color: Black
• Neck: Maple, Modern "C" Profile
• Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Width: 42 mm (1.650")
• Pickups: 3 × Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coils (SSS)
• Switching: 5-Way Blade Switch
• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuners: Standard Sealed Tuners
• Strings: Fender .009–.042 Gauge
• Country of Origin: Mexico (MIM)

Features

• Classic Stratocaster tone with bright highs, punchy mids, and clear articulation.
• Modern "C" neck provides comfortable playability for beginners and professionals.
• Alnico 5 pickups deliver authentic Fender single-coil sound.
• 2-point tremolo offers smoother action and improved tuning stability.
• Pau Ferro fingerboard provides a smooth feel and a warm appearance between maple and rosewood.

Sound Character

Community Feedback

Many Player Strat owners report that the guitar offers excellent value for money and professional-level performance. Opinions on the Pau Ferro fingerboard vary—some players prefer the darker look of rosewood, while others appreciate Pau Ferro's smooth feel and stability. Most users agree that tonal differences between Pau Ferro and rosewood are minimal on an electric guitar.

Ideal For

• Beginner to advanced players
• Blues, Rock, Pop, Funk, Indie, Worship music
• Players wanting authentic Fender Strat tone at a more affordable price than American-made models