2021 Fender Player Series Stratocaster Plus Top HSS – Cherry Sunburst, Flamed Maple, Maple Neck (75th Anniversary Badge)
$749.00

This 2021 Fender Player Series Plus Top HSS Stratocaster was built in Ensenada during Fender's 75th Anniversary year and carries the commemorative headstock medallion. The Plus Top models elevate the standard Player Strat with a flamed maple veneer and a Cherry Sunburst finish that looks far more upscale than its price bracket.

Includes Fender Soft‑Shell Gig Bag

The HSS layout gives you the best of both worlds:

  • Alnico humbucker in the bridge for punch and drive
  • Alnico single coils in the middle and neck for classic Strat sparkle
  • 22‑fret modern C maple neck
  • 2‑point tremolo for smooth vibrato
  • Fast, low action that makes it effortless to glide up and down the neck for smooth leads and shredding runs

A visually striking, great‑playing Strat with a top that pops under any light.

Condition

Excellent overall, with a few honest, player‑grade marks:

  • Front: Clean and glossy with no visible marks
  • Back: Light buckle rash on the body and plastic back plate
  • Headstock: Small dent from an overly enthusiastic clip‑on tuner
  • Frets: Clean with no notable wear
  • Hardware: Bright and fully functional
  • Setup: Fast, low action for fluid lead work
  • Quirk: The previous owner reinstalled the input jack inverted after removing it. It works perfectly and doesn't affect anything — it just adds a bit of personality. I left it because it made me laugh, but it can be flipped back in a couple minutes if you prefer the traditional orientation.

No structural issues, no repairs, no surprises.

Specs

  • Model: Fender Player Series Stratocaster Plus Top HSS
  • Year: 2021 (75th Anniversary badge)
  • Finish: Cherry Sunburst
  • Top: Flamed Maple Veneer
  • Body: Alder
  • Neck: Maple, Modern C
  • Fretboard: Maple, 22 frets
  • Pickups: Player Series Alnico HSS set
  • Bridge: 2‑Point Tremolo
  • Made in: Ensenada, Mexico
  • Serial: MX21001186
  • Case: Includes Fender soft‑shell gig bag

Why This One Stands Out

The Plus Top HSS models already turn heads, but the 75th Anniversary badge gives this one a clean timestamp and a bit of extra appeal. The flamed maple top and cherry burst finish make it look like a much higher‑end instrument, and the HSS layout gives it the versatility to cover everything from blues to classic rock to modern gain.

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