Fender Telecaster 75 Anni Player II, MN Candy Apple Red

Essential Information About the Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster, Maple Fingerboard, Candy Apple Red

• The Modern Telecaster Sound: two Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups delivering crystalline highs, musical mids, and tight lows.


• Immediate Playing Comfort: Modern "C" profile neck, satin finish on the back, and maple fingerboard with a 9.5" / 241 mm radius and rounded edges for smooth handling.


• Simple and Effective Versatility: 3-position blade switch and Master Volume / Master Tone controls, perfect for switching from sharp twang to rounder tones.


• Stage and Studio Reliability: 6-saddle string-through-body bridge, steel saddles, and Fender ClassicGear tuners for stable tuning.

An Anniversary Telecaster: Fender DNA Updated for the Player II Series

With this 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster, Fender celebrates a legacy that shaped the modern electric guitar while adapting it to today's expectations. The Telecaster remains the go-to instrument for guitarists seeking a direct, mix-friendly, and character-rich guitar, but here the approach is decidedly focused on contemporary playability.

Within the lineup, the Player II is positioned as a Telecaster designed for practical use: modern finishes, straightforward setups, and a neck feel that invites long playing sessions without fatigue. The Candy Apple Red finish adds a strong visual presence, perfect for the stage, while respecting Fender's timeless aesthetic.

Who It's For and Which Styles the Player II Telecaster Excels In

This electric guitar suits both the serious beginner seeking a reliable instrument for progress, the intermediate player looking for a versatile Telecaster, and the seasoned musician wanting an effective platform to personalize through their playing. The Modern "C" neck and 22 Medium Jumbo frets facilitate clean bends, fast runs, and modern phrasing without losing the Fender feel.

Style-wise, the Telecaster is a reliable choice for rock, country, blues, pop, funk, and indie. The bridge pickup delivers the ideal attack and bite for sharp rhythms and punchy riffs. The neck pickup offers a rounder, more singing response for leads, arpeggios, and softer textures. The middle position provides a balanced clarity that works very well for chords.

Sound: Alnico 5, Dynamic and Precise, with the Classic Tele Snap

The heart of this Player II is its Player Series Alnico 5 Tele Single-Coil pickups. Alnico 5 typically provides a clear attack, good definition, and dynamics that respond finely to the picking hand: the harder you dig in, the more it comes through, and when playing softly, the sound remains clear. The result: bright highs without unnecessary harshness, present mids to carry solos, and tight lows that avoid "muddy" saturation.

The alder body reinforces this typically Fender balance: a consistent response, clear tone, and excellent articulation, especially appreciated on a Telecaster where every nuance of the pick counts. The solid body construction contributes to a stable feel and even projection, ideal when switching between clean and overdriven tones.

The electronics are straightforward, which is precisely what makes this guitar effective in real-world situations: a 3-position selector switch to instantly move from the bridge twang to the neck's warmth, and two Master Volume / Master Tone controls to shape brightness and tame distortion. Add to that the 6-saddle bridge with steel saddles, and you get more precise intonation than a vintage bridge, with a sharp attack and excellent string-to-string definition.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay close to the original setup, you can opt for Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings in .009-.042 gauge. A standard strap (for classic strap buttons) will fit, as will a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable for stage or home studio use. An electric guitar capo is also a safe choice if you often play open positions in various keys.

Technical specifications

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

Body shape	Telecaster	Nut	synthetic bone
Body style	solid body	Nut material	synthetic bone
Body material	alder	Nut width	42 mm / 1.650"
Body finish	polyester	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Neck material	maple	Bridge	6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with steel block saddles
Neck shape	Modern "C"	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Neck finish	satin urethane	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Fingerboard material	maple	Pickguard	3-ply parchment
Fingerboard 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 Dot	Neck plate	4-bolt
Side dots	black