{"product_id":"player-ii-telecaster-rosewood-fingerboard-transparent-cherry","title":"Fender Player II Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Transparent Cherry Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModern Playability Meets Classic Tele Tone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou know the Telecaster — the shape, the sound, the no-nonsense attitude. \u003ccite index=\"21-1\"\u003eThe Player II Telecaster takes that heritage and updates it for how you play now\u003c\/cite\u003e. \u003ccite index=\"25-1\"\u003eThis Transparent Cherry model features a chambered mahogany body\u003c\/cite\u003e, which means you get the warmth and resonance mahogany is known for without the weight. It's lighter on your shoulder during those long sets, but still delivers the articulate snap and bite Telecasters are famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-3\"\u003eThe neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, with a Modern C-profile and silky satin urethane finish on the back\u003c\/cite\u003e. \u003ccite index=\"1-3\"\u003eThe 9.5-inch radius rosewood fingerboard has smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets\u003c\/cite\u003e — it feels like a guitar you've been playing for years, not one fresh out of the box. Whether you're working through chord progressions or running leads up the neck, the Player II is built to keep up with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar suits players looking for classic Fender sound with contemporary comfort. The \u003ccite index=\"21-1\"\u003eTransparent Cherry finish on chambered mahogany\u003c\/cite\u003e gives you a look that stands out on stage, and the playability upgrades mean you can focus on your playing instead of fighting your instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTone That Works Across Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-5\"\u003ePlayer Series Alnico V single-coil Tele pickups deliver crystalline highs, musical mids, and tight lows\u003c\/cite\u003e. These aren't your vintage-spec pickups — \u003ccite index=\"12-31\"\u003ethey're designed with more power and more bite, for authentic Fender tone with a bit of an edge\u003c\/cite\u003e. That means they work whether you're playing clean country licks, blues with some grit, or rock with serious gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-7,1-8,1-9,1-10\"\u003eThe 3-position blade switch gives you bridge pickup, both pickups together, or neck pickup\u003c\/cite\u003e. You'll get cutting twang from the bridge position, glassy chime from the neck, and a scooped, versatile middle position that works for rhythm or lead. The chambered mahogany body adds acoustic-like resonance and warmth to the traditional Tele snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"21-12\"\u003eThe string-through-body bridge features block-steel saddles for classic Tele tone with precise intonation and rock-solid stability\u003c\/cite\u003e. \u003ccite index=\"21-13\"\u003eClassicGear tuning machines combine vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio for smooth, reliable tuning\u003c\/cite\u003e. The guitar stays in tune, responds quickly, and gives you the flexibility to explore different sounds without fighting your hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Real-World Playing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"13-1\"\u003eThe neck is maple with a Modern C shape\u003c\/cite\u003e, and \u003ccite index=\"13-1\"\u003ethe scale length is 25.5 inches\u003c\/cite\u003e — standard Fender spec that feels familiar and responsive. \u003ccite index=\"13-1\"\u003eThe nut width is 1.650 inches with a synthetic bone nut\u003c\/cite\u003e, giving you accurate string spacing and good sustain. \u003ccite index=\"13-1\"\u003eThe 9.5-inch radius fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets\u003c\/cite\u003e strikes a balance between vintage feel and modern playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"25-1\"\u003eThe chambered mahogany body has a gloss polyester finish\u003c\/cite\u003e that protects the wood and showcases the Transparent Cherry color. The rolled fingerboard edges feel broken in right out of the case. Every detail — from the \u003ccite index=\"13-1\"\u003ebolt-on neck joint\u003c\/cite\u003e to the 6-saddle bridge — is designed to give you a guitar that feels solid, sounds great, and holds up to regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Player II series represents Fender's take on what a working musician needs: reliable construction, versatile tone, and comfortable playability at a price that doesn't require a second mortgage. This Transparent Cherry model delivers all of that with a distinctive look and the warm, resonant voice of chambered mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChambered mahogany body for warmth and reduced weight with Transparent Cherry gloss polyester finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer Series Alnico V single-coil Tele pickups with increased output and modern voicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck with Modern C profile and satin urethane finish on back for smooth playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5-inch radius rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.5-inch scale length with 1.650-inch synthetic bone nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-saddle string-through-body bridge with block steel saddles for classic tone and sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassicGear tuning machines with 18:1 gear ratio for precise, stable tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-position blade switch: bridge, both pickups, or neck pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume and master tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on neck joint with 4-bolt standard construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Player II Telecaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0140550514\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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