This left-handed Player Series Stratocaster is a Mexican-made Fender designed for players who want classic Strat tone, modern playability, and the striking Tidepool blue finish. It features three Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups that deliver the iconic Strat sound—bright highs, punchy mids, and clear articulation.

Key Specifications

• Model Number: 0144512513
• Orientation: Left-Handed
• Series: Player Series
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Color: Tidepool
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Profile: Modern "C"
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Pickups: 3 × Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coils (SSS)
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Switch
• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Tuners: Standard Cast/Sealed
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Features

• Classic Stratocaster SSS pickup configuration for vintage-inspired Fender tones.
• Comfortable Modern "C" maple neck suitable for beginners and professionals.
• 22 medium-jumbo frets provide extended range and easier bending.
• Modern 2-point tremolo system offers smoother action and improved tuning stability.
• Maple fingerboard adds snap, brightness, and definition to the sound.
• Attractive Tidepool finish paired with a parchment pickguard for a modern Fender look.

Sound Character

• Neck Pickup: Warm, round blues and clean tones.
• Middle Positions (2 & 4): Classic Strat "quack" for funk and pop.
• Bridge Pickup: Bright and cutting for rock and lead playing.
• Excellent for blues, classic rock, pop, indie, country, and worship music.

Community Feedback

Player Series Stratocasters are generally praised for solid build quality, reliable tuning stability, and authentic Fender tone at a mid-range price point. Several owners report that the guitar stays in tune well and offers excellent value for money.

Made in Mexico (MIM) and considered one of Fender's most popular left-handed Stratocaster models.