Fender Player Strat, sunburst, made in Mexico 2020. The Player series replaced the Standard series guitars a few years back, with some upgraded hardware, taller frets and vintage style logos upping the game without being radically different. This feels good: the neck has a great satin finish on it and feels intuitive, the body is well weighted and it all just kinda works. The tone on offer is classically Strat-esque, with piquant highs and plenty of attack, and the burst finish looks tidy as ever. This one is near-new in condition, so save yourself a couple of hundred off the new street price and then you can spend the change on pastries, single origin coffee and overpriced hats. You player, you.

Model: Fender Player Stratocaster
Made: Mexico, 2020 (serial MX20180445)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst (3TS), 3-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with maple board, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius, modern C profile
Weight: 3.645kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Player single coil x3
Case: basic non-original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock and neck are pretty clean, no major marks. The back has a couple of very light scuffs in the elbow area, no major marks. The sides have a couple of dimples in the elbow area and near the jack, nothing nasty. The front has no major marks, just some light play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.