Fender Telecaster Player II LTD, RW, Chameleon

The Player II Telecaster: the icon reimagined for today's guitarists

The Player II Telecaster follows in the footsteps of one of the most recognisable silhouettes in electric guitar history. This version retains the fundamentals that made the Telecaster famous: a solid-body alder construction, a bolt-on neck and straightforward electronics with two single-coil pickups. It nevertheless modernises the playing experience with a roasted maple neck, a key with rolled edges, 22 medium jumbo frets and a six-saddle bridge offering more precise adjustment.

Its Chameleon finishing gives it a distinctive visual presence without compromising its DNA. Combining classic aesthetics, contemporary comfort and a characterful Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound bridge pickup, this Player II Telecaster is aimed at musicians who want a Fender that feels immediately familiar, but is ready to meet more modern demands.

An intuitive electric guitar, from rehearsal to the stage

This Fender Player II Telecaster is particularly well suited to intermediate to advanced guitarists, while remaining accessible enough to support serious development. Its Modern "C" neck offers a natural feel, while the 9.5-inch radius and medium jumbo frets make bends, extended chords and expressive solos easier to play.

It fits comfortably into rock, blues, country, pop, indie, funk and alternative styles. Its SS configuration retains the clarity and dynamic response typical of the Telecaster, with a more muscular bridge pickup for assertive riffs, energetic rhythms and solos capable of cutting through a dense mix.

From incisive twang to thicker textures: a Telecaster with a strong character

The alder body provides a balanced foundation, with pronounced mids, firm lows and sufficiently open highs to retain definition. Combined with the roasted maple neck and rosewood key, it encourages a crisp attack, a responsive feel under the pick and sustain suited both to held notes and percussive rhythm parts.

In the neck position, the Player Series Alnico 5 Telecaster single-coil pickup delivers a rounded, clear and musical tone. It is particularly effective for arpeggios, bluesy accompaniment, nuanced clean sounds and warm melodic lines. Its position provides the characteristic softness sought after in a Telecaster, without sacrificing clarity.

The Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Telecaster bridge pickup delivers greater power and density. Its lows remain tight, its mids gain presence and its attack retains the bite associated with the Tele. It is well suited to rock rhythms, overdriven riffs and more energetic country tones. The 3-way selector allows you to move from an incisive bridge tone to a softer neck tone, with a balanced, airy middle position.

The Master Volume and Master Tone controls make it easy to adjust intensity and brightness. The string-through six-saddle bridge, equipped with solid-steel saddles, contributes to accurate intonation, tuning stability and a direct response under the fingers.

Recommended compatible accessories

To retain the factory setup, this guitar accepts nickel-plated electric guitar string sets with a .009-.042 gauge, matching the factory-installed setup. A chromatic tuner is recommended to make full use of the stability offered by the Fender ClassicGear tuning machines. An electric guitar strap compatible with standard strap buttons can also be used for standing performance.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Category	TL	Pickguard	3-ply
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Electroacoustic	No
Nut Width	1.65 mm	Color	Multicolor
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Marker	Point	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22	Weight	5470 kg
Body	Alder

Type	solid-body electric guitar	Number of frets	22
Shape	Telecaster	Fret type	medium jumbo
Body material	alder	Scale length	25.5 inches / 648 mm
Body finishing	gloss polyester	Nut	synthetic bone
Orientation	right-handed	Truss rod	single-action, headstock adjustment
Country of origin	Mexico	Truss rod nut	3/16-inch / 4.76 mm hex key
Neck material	roasted maple	Bridge	6-saddle string-through Telecaster bridge with solid steel saddles
Construction	4-bolt neck	Bridge mounting	4 screws, vintage style
Neck plate	4-bolt with "F" logo	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Profile	Modern "C"	String tree	dual-wing
Neck finishing	satin urethane on the back of the neck, gloss urethane on the headstock face	Neck pickup cover	chrome
Headstock	Telecaster	Bridge pickup cover	Black
Key material	slab-type rosewood	Control knobs	knurled flat-top
Key radius	9.5 inches / 241 mm	Hardware finishing	nickel/chrome
Key edges	rolled	Strap buttons	standard
Key markers	white dots	Factory strings	Fender USA 250L nickel-plated, .009-.042 gauge
Side markers	white