Fender Telecaster 75 Anni Player II Baritone, RW Black

Essential Information About the 75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black

• Baritone Telecaster Format: long 27" / 686 mm scale length, ideal for B-to-B tuning and precise low registers.


• Modern Fender Comfort: maple neck with "Modern C" profile, satin urethane finish, rosewood fingerboard with 9.5" / 241 mm radius, rounded edges, and 22 medium jumbo frets.


• True Tele Character: two Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups delivering sharp highs, singing mids, and tight lows without losing the "twang".


• Stability and Intonation: Tele string-through-body bridge with 6 steel saddles and Fender ClassicGear tuners to maintain tuning even with baritone gauge strings.

75th Anniversary Telecaster: A Classic Revisited for a New Generation

This 75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster pays tribute to one of the most influential guitars in history. The "workhorse" spirit of the Telecaster is fully present: a timeless aesthetic, effective ergonomics, and an instantly recognizable sound. The Player II series pushes the concept into the present with a faster neck, a smoother feel under the hand, and a configuration designed for today's musicians, while preserving Fender's DNA.

The baritone version adds an extra dimension to the range: more tension, greater definition in the lows, and a tonal palette that naturally sits between guitar and bass. An obvious choice for those wanting a Tele that steps outside the box without sacrificing Fender's iconic style, especially in this Black finish with a look as understated as it is effective.

For Which Guitarists and Styles? A Baritone Tele Built for Low Tunings

With its B-to-B tuning and extended scale length, this baritone Telecaster targets intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an inspiring instrument to explore new registers. It remains very accessible thanks to its simple and intuitive electronics (one volume, one tone, 3-position selector), but its baritone string gauge and higher tension will feel more natural to players already comfortable with electric guitar.

In terms of styles, it excels in alternative rock, indie, post-rock, ambient, modern country, but also whenever clear low riffs, deep open chords, or hybrid lines in the "bass VI spirit" are needed. It can also become an excellent studio guitar for doubling parts, thickening arrangements, or adding a low foundation without switching to a bass.

Sound: Tele Clarity + Baritone Foundation Without Losing Attack

The heart of this Player II Baritone Telecaster lies in its Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups in SS configuration. The Alnico 5 provides a crisp attack and a well-defined high end, which is valuable in a baritone: despite the lower register, notes retain definition and clear separation, even with dense chords or effects. The bridge pickup delivers the expected Tele bite and snap, while the neck pickup offers a rounder, smoother tone, perfect for singing low melodies or enveloping arpeggios.

The 3-position selector allows instant switching from incisive twang to softer textures, with the middle position blending both pickups for a particularly musical balance on baritone: firm lows, rich mids, and just enough brightness to stay upfront in the mix. The string-through-body bridge with 6 steel saddles promotes precise intonation and more even response string by string, a key point when working with low tunings and heavier gauges.

The craftsmanship also contributes to the result: on this version, the alder body helps maintain a natural balance and clear attack without excessive low-mids. The series is also available, depending on variants, in chambered ash, but here alder perfectly suits the goal: a versatile, clear, and "plug-and-play" baritone that stays true to Fender's character.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original feel and balance, choose a baritone string set in Nickel Plated Steel with gauge .013-.062, identical to the factory setup specified for this model.

Technical specifications

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

Shape	Telecaster	Bridge	Tele string-through-body with 6 steel saddles (Block Steel Saddles)
Style	Solid Body	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Material	alder	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Finish	polyester	Pickguard	3-ply black
Profile	Modern "C"	Pickup covers	neck chrome; bridge none
Scale length	27" / 686 mm	Knobs	knurled flat-top
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Selector tip	black
Number of frets	22	Neck plate	4 screws
Fret size	medium jumbo	Bridge pickup	Player Series Alnico 5 Tele Single-Coil
Inlays	white dots	Neck pickup	Player Series Alnico 5 Tele Single-Coil
Side dots	white	Configuration	SS
Nut	synthetic bone	Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Nut width	42.8 mm / 1.685"	Selector	3 positions (Position 1: bridge pickup; Position 2: bridge and neck pickups; Position 3: neck pickup)