Classic Tele Snap with a Contemporary Edge
There's something about a Telecaster that just feels right — that familiar weight, the snappy response, the way it cuts through a mix without breaking a sweat. The Player II Telecaster keeps everything you love about the design while making it even easier to play. With its chambered ash body, rolled-edge rosewood fingerboard, and updated Player Series pickups, this guitar sits right in the sweet spot between vintage vibe and modern comfort.
Ash was the original Telecaster body wood back in the day, and Fender brought it back for the Player II in chambered form. You get that bright, articulate tone with solid sustain and pronounced midrange punch — perfect for everything from chicken-pickin' country to fuzzy garage rock. The chambering keeps the weight comfortable for long sets while adding a bit of natural resonance. Paired with the gloss polyester finish in Aged Cherry Burst, this guitar looks as good as it sounds.
Whether you're gigging regularly, tracking in the studio, or just need a reliable workhorse that feels great in your hands, the Player II delivers. It's built for players who want a Tele that doesn't require any compromises.
A Neck Designed for Playing, Not Fighting
Fender put real thought into making the Player II neck as comfortable as possible. The Modern C profile is that goldilocks shape — not too chunky, not too thin — and the satin urethane finish on the back of the neck feels smooth under your hand without any stickiness. The 9.5-inch radius rosewood fingerboard is the real standout here: it's flat enough for comfortable chording and just curved enough to make bends feel natural.
But the game-changer is the rolled fingerboard edges. Instead of sharp corners, Fender hand-rolls the edges so they feel slightly broken-in right out of the box. It's a small detail that makes a big difference when you're moving up and down the neck. You've got 22 medium jumbo frets to work with, a 25.5-inch scale length for that classic Fender tension and brightness, and a synthetic bone nut that's 1.65 inches wide. The four-bolt neck attachment keeps everything stable and true.
Pickups Built for Punch and Clarity
The Player Series Alnico V single-coil Telecaster pickups deliver everything you'd expect from a Tele — crisp highs, articulate mids, and tight lows — with a bit more output and bite than vintage-spec pickups. The bridge pickup has that signature twang and cut, perfect for rhythm work or slicing through a dense mix. Flip to the neck pickup and you get warmer, rounder tones that work beautifully for jazz, blues, or anything that needs a little more cushion.
The three-way blade switch gives you the standard Tele positions: bridge, both pickups together, and neck. The middle position is where a lot of players live — it's got enough brightness to stay present but enough body to keep things musical. Simple, effective, and endlessly useful across genres.
Hardware That Does Its Job
The six-saddle string-through-body bridge with block steel saddles is a Telecaster staple, and for good reason. Stringing through the body gives you solid sustain and tuning stability, while the individual saddles let you dial in intonation with precision. Fender equipped the Player II with ClassicGear tuning machines that combine vintage looks with a modern 18:1 gear ratio — smooth, accurate, and reliable.
Other thoughtful touches include a 3-ply parchment pickguard, nickel/chrome hardware, knurled flat-top control knobs, and a four-bolt neck plate with the Fender "F" logo. Everything feels solid and well-constructed, exactly what you'd want from a gigging instrument.
Product Features:
- Chambered ash body for bright, resonant tone with reduced weight
- Player Series Alnico V single-coil Telecaster pickups with enhanced output and clarity
- Modern C-shaped maple neck with satin urethane finish for smooth, comfortable playability
- Rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges and 9.5-inch radius for natural feel
- 22 medium jumbo frets and 25.5-inch scale length
- Six-saddle string-through-body bridge with block steel saddles for sustain and stability
- ClassicGear tuning machines with 18:1 gear ratio
- Synthetic bone nut, 1.65-inch width
- Three-way blade pickup selector switch
- Made in Mexico
Brand: Fender
Model: Player II Telecaster
SKU: 0140550531
Condition: New
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