Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster offers fast playability, noiseless pickups, classic Tele tone, and stable tuning with a push/pull switch for added tonal flexibility. Deluxe gig bag included.
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The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster represents a thoughtful evolution of a classic design, tailored for the modern musician who demands versatility without sacrificing character.
By blending the timeless Fender aesthetic with practical, contemporary upgrades, this instrument bridges the gap between vintage charm and modern performance. It’s built to handle everything from country twang to high-gain rock, offering a reliable workhorse for the stage and the studio.
Sleek Feel, Smooth Performance
At the heart of the Player II Modified Telecaster is a neck designed for seamless, fluid performance. It retains the familiar feel that players love while introducing enhancements that make long sessions and intricate playing styles more comfortable. Whether you’re chording high up the neck or bending strings for a soulful lead, the instrument responds with a smooth, broken-in feel right out of the case.
Modern "C" Profile with Rolled Edges: The satin-finished maple neck features a Modern "C" profile that fits naturally in the hand, while the rolled fingerboard edges remove any sharp fret ends, providing a comfortable, premium feel usually reserved for higher-end models.
9.5-inch Radius Rosewood Fingerboard: The rosewood fingerboard offers a 9.5-inch radius, which is slightly flatter than vintage specs. This allows for lower action and easier bending without "fretting out," making it ideal for both rhythmic strumming and precision lead work.
Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Versatile Electronics: With 22 medium jumbo frets, you have extended range and plenty of surface area for expressive vibrato and accurate intonation, ensuring every note rings out clearly.
Versatile Electronics and Tone
While it looks like a traditional Telecaster, under the hood lies a sophisticated electronics package designed to eliminate common issues while expanding your tonal palette. The modified circuitry and specialized pickups allow you to explore a wider range of sounds, from the signature "spank" of a single-coil to thicker, punchier textures often associated with humbuckers.
Player II Noiseless Pickups: These single-coil pickups deliver the authentic, articulate Telecaster snap and bite you expect but without the 60-cycle hum that often plagues vintage-style electronics. They allow you to stack gain and distortion pedals freely while keeping your signal clean and quiet.
Series/Parallel Switching: A push/pull switch on the tone control unlocks a "series" wiring mode. When engaged, this combines both pickups to function like a humbucker, producing a fatter, higher-output tone that adds significant weight and sustain to your sound.
Treble-Bleed Circuit: The master volume control features a treble-bleed circuit, which preserves your high-end frequencies even when you roll the volume down. This ensures your tone stays crisp and defined, rather than getting muddy, at lower volume settings.
Heavy-Duty Hardware
Reliability is paramount for any gigging instrument, and the Player II Modified Telecaster is equipped with hardware upgrades that prioritize tuning stability and ease of use. From the bridge to the headstock, every component has been selected to ensure the guitar stays in tune and performs consistently, no matter how hard you play.
Short Post Locking Tuners: These tuners not only make string changes incredibly fast but also increase the break angle over the nut. This improves tuning stability and eliminates the need for multiple string winds, keeping your pitch solid during aggressive playing.
Modern Tele Bridge with Brass Saddles: The 6-saddle string-through-body bridge features block brass saddles, offering superior intonation and sustain. The brass material adds a touch of warmth and musicality to the tone, balancing the natural brightness of the alder body.
Graph Tech TUSQ Nut: A high-quality TUSQ nut enhances vibration transfer from the strings to the neck, increasing resonance and harmonic content while providing a slippery surface that prevents strings from binding during bends.
A Modern Classic
The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster offers more than just impressive specs — it’s a gateway to new musical possibilities with a design that feels both familiar and innovative. Featuring noiseless pickups, versatile wiring, and durable hardware paired with the warm tone of a rosewood fingerboard, this guitar honors its heritage while embracing modern advancements. Built for reliability and performance, it’s ready to become the heart of your setup, delivering consistent, professional sound every time.
Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Features:
Alder body with a gloss polyester finish
Modern "C" maple neck with satin urethane back finish
9.5-inch radius slab rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges
22 medium jumbo frets for easy bending and playability
Player II Noiseless Telecaster single-coil pickups
Push/pull tone control for series/parallel pickup wiring
Master volume with treble-bleed circuit
6-saddle string-through-body bridge with block brass saddles
Deluxe Cast/Sealed locking tuners (short posts)
Graph Tech TUSQ nut for improved resonance and tuning stability
Warranty: 2 Years Limited on Custom Shop; 2 Years Limited on Stringed Instruments; 2 Years Limited on Electronic Products; 5 Years Limited Transferable on Fortis; 1 Year Limited on Accessories; 1 Year on IEM; 90 Days on Vacuum Tubes