Fender Telecaster 75 Anni Player II Baritone, RW 3-Color Sunburst

75th Anniversary: The Telecaster Spirit, Revisited in Player II Style

This 75th Anniversary edition continues the legacy of a guitar that redefined modern music: a sleek silhouette, a sharp sonic character, and that unique pick attack response. Here, the formula is clearly aimed at today's players: the aesthetic base remains true to Tele DNA, while ergonomics and playability adopt current standards, perfect for recording, touring, or chaining takes without fatigue.

Within the lineup, this Player II Baritone Telecaster serves as a serious entry point into the baritone world: a Tele with an iconic look (finishing in 3-Color Sunburst, 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard) but with a clear specification designed to expand your range and thicken your arrangements without losing that Fender "snap."

A Baritone Tele to Expand Your Palette (Studio, Stage, Compositions)

The baritone format is ideal if you want to drop into the lows without flabbiness, while maintaining definition. Tuned from B to B, this Tele becomes a formidable weapon for heavy riffs, unison bass lines, darker surf parts, or cinematic atmospheres reminiscent of post-rock and indie. It also shines in the studio for doubling a standard guitar: same part, different register, and the entire mix gains depth.

Thanks to its Modern C profile, satin finish on the back, and 9.5" / 241 mm radius, it suits both intermediate guitarists seeking an easy and inspiring instrument and advanced players looking for a reliable baritone that's simple to set up and ready to handle aggressive attacks. The 22 medium jumbo frets provide a modern feel: more comfortable bends, better-controlled vibratos, and clean rhythmic playing even with heavier string gauges.

Tele Tone... with the Authority and Tension of a Baritone

The heart of this guitar is the balance between attack and depth. The alder body delivers a balanced response with well-positioned mids: perfect for maintaining clarity when dropping the tuning. The 27" / 686 mm scale length increases string tension, making the lows firmer, improving intonation, and helping maintain precise touch, especially when palm-muting.

On the electronics side, the two Player Series Alnico 5 Tele Single-Coil pickups retain the Fender character: crisp highs without harshness, singing mids, and tight lows. In the bridge position, you get the classic Tele twang and presence but with a more massive foundation: ideal for articulated riffs and percussive patterns. In the neck position, the sound becomes rounder and "softer," perfect for thick leads, dark open chords, or melodic lines with a brass-like quality. The middle position blends both worlds: a wider tone, very effective for picking, textured arpeggios, and layering in the studio.

The simplicity of the controls (Master Volume and Master Tone) is a real advantage on a baritone: you can quickly adjust brightness to stay clear or darken the tone for a more "soundtrack" color. Add to that a string-through Tele bridge with 6 steel saddles, and you have a stable guitar with precise intonation per string, designed for low tunings and strong attacks.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to the original setup, favor a baritone nickel string set with a gauge of .013-.062. A standard strap and a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable will also work without issue, whether for stage or recording.

Technical specifications

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

Shape	Telecaster	Nut	Synthetic Bone
Style	Solid Body	Nut width	1.685" / 42.8 mm
Wood	alder	Headstock nut material	Synthetic Bone
Finish	polyester	Bridge	6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with Block Steel Saddles
Material	maple	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Profile	Modern "C"	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Neck plate	4 screws
Inlays	white dots	Pickguard	4-ply tortoiseshell
Side markers	white	Pickup covers	neck chrome; bridge none
Number of frets	22	Control knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Fret size	medium jumbo	Selector tip	black
Scale length	27" / 686 mm