Fender Player Stratocaster Plus Top is a Mexican-made Player Series Strat that combines classic Stratocaster tone with a premium flame maple top for a more striking appearance. The "Plus Top" designation refers primarily to the figured flame maple top veneer, while the core electronics and playability remain those of the standard Player Stratocaster.

Key Features

• Alder body with a beautiful flame maple top
• Three Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil pickups (SSS configuration)
• Modern "C" maple neck profile
• 22 Medium Jumbo frets
• 9.5" fingerboard radius
• 25.5" scale length
• Synthetic bone nut
• 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles
• Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
• Nickel/Chrome hardware

Tone & Performance

The Player Series Alnico 5 pickups deliver:

• Bell-like highs
• Punchy midrange
• Strong low-end response
• Clear note articulation
• Versatility for blues, rock, pop, country, funk, and modern styles

The dedicated bridge pickup tone control offers more tonal flexibility than traditional Strat wiring.

Construction

• Body: Alder with Flame Maple Top
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
• Fingerboard: Maple or Pau Ferro (depending on model)
• Finish: Gloss Polyester Body, Satin Neck Back
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo

Difference Between Player Stratocaster and Player Stratocaster Plus Top

The main difference is cosmetic:

• Standard Player Stratocaster: Alder body with solid color finish.
• Player Stratocaster Plus Top: Alder body with figured flame maple top and burst finish.

Electronics, neck profile, pickups, and hardware are generally the same.

Best For

• Intermediate to professional players
• Gigging musicians
• Players wanting classic Strat tone with a premium appearance
• Rock, blues, pop, funk, worship, and studio work

Advantages

✔ Authentic Fender Stratocaster sound
✔ Attractive flame maple top
✔ Comfortable Modern "C" neck
✔ Reliable 2-point tremolo system
✔ Excellent value in the Fender Player Series lineup