Fender Telecaster 75 Anni Player II Baritone, MN Butterscotch Blonde

Essential Information About the 75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster, Maple Fingerboard, Butterscotch Blonde

• Baritone Telecaster format: long scale length 27" / 686 mm and tuning designed to go down (from B to B) without losing definition.


• Two AlNiCo V single-coil Player Series pickups: clear highs, musical mids, and tight lows, with the classic Fender twang as a bonus.


• "Modern C" neck ultra-smooth: satin urethane finish, maple fingerboard with a 9.5" / 241 mm radius, rounded edges, and 22 medium jumbo frets.


• Tele string-through-body bridge with 6 steel saddles + ClassicGear tuners: tuning stability and precise intonation to explore low tunings and massive riffs.

An anniversary edition celebrating 75 years of the Telecaster, with a baritone temperament

This 75th Anniversary model pays tribute to one of the most iconic guitars in modern history: the Telecaster. Here, Fender's "workhorse" spirit remains intact, but the formula is revisited with a decidedly modern approach: the baritone version opens the door to lower registers while maintaining the crisp response and presence that made the model famous. The Butterscotch Blonde finish, paired with the maple fingerboard, reinforces this blend of tradition and modern efficiency: a Tele that catches the eye, but above all, a guitar designed to play, record, and tour.

For which guitarists and styles? A Tele designed for low tunings

The 75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to expand their palette without losing their bearings. If you love the feel and ergonomics of a "classic" Tele but seek more depth (low tunings, "tic-tac" style lines, cinematic textures), this baritone is a clear choice. It excels in alternative rock, indie, post-rock, ambient, modern country, and anything that demands tight and clear low end. Thanks to the 3-position selector, you instantly switch from a round, singing neck tone to a sharper bridge sound, perfect for crisp attacks and articulated riffs, even when the range drops.

A Tele sound in baritone format: clarity, tension, and controlled twang

The sonic heart of this Player II lies in an SS configuration (two single-coils) with AlNiCo V magnets. This choice delivers a very Fender-like balance: precise attack, bright highs that remain clear, and mids that "speak" well in a mix. On a baritone, this is crucial: you want low end, but you also want to avoid a "muddy" effect. Here, the lows stay compact and defined, making open chords and extended voicings particularly usable.

The 3-position blade selector structures versatility: in the bridge position, you get the typical bite and twang for tight rhythms, snapping arpeggios, or more aggressive parts. The middle position combines both pickups and provides a wider sound, ideal for thickening atmospheres, supporting rhythms, or creating layers in the studio. The neck position, softer and shimmering, suits low melodies, rounded lines, and more muted textures.

The craftsmanship and hardware complete this character. The 27" / 686 mm scale length increases string tension at low tuning: the feel under the fingers is more stable, the attack is better controlled, and tuning holds up better during heavy playing. The Tele string-through-body bridge with 6 steel saddles promotes finer intonation string by string, a real plus when seeking clean chords across the entire neck. Finally, the pair of Master Volume and Master Tone controls remains simple, direct, and musical: you shape brightness or darken the sound without getting lost in unnecessary settings.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, favor a nickel string set with gauge .013-.062 (baritone format) when replacing strings. A stiffer pick can also help maintain precise attack on the low strings, especially for rhythm playing or fast alternate picking.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Ash
Category	TL	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Format	Baritone	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Yellow
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22

Body shape	Telecaster	Nut	synthetic bone
Body style	Solid Body	Nut material	synthetic bone
Body material	ash	Nut width	1.685" / 42.8 mm
Body finish	polyester	Scale length	27" / 686 mm
Neck material	maple	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Neck finish	satin urethane	Bridge	Tele string-through-body, 6 steel saddles (Block Steel Saddles)
Neck shape	Modern "C"	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Fingerboard material	maple	Pickguard	3-ply black
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Pickup covers	neck chrome; bridge none
Number of frets	22	Control knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Fret size	medium jumbo	Pickup selector tip	black
Inlays	black dots	Neck plate	4 screws
Side dots	black