Fender Telecaster Player II MN Butterscotch Blonde

The Essentials to Know About the Fender Player II Telecaster Guitar

• Authentic Telecaster Spirit: clarity, attack, and legendary "twang" thanks to Player Series AlNiCo V single-coil pickups.


• Modern Comfort: Modern "C" neck, 9.5" radius fingerboard with rolled edges and 22 Medium Jumbo frets for fast and smooth playing.


• Stability and Precision: Tele string-through-body bridge with 6 steel saddles and ClassicGear tuners for reliable tuning on stage.


• Iconic Look: Butterscotch Blonde finish on a chambered ash body, delivering a timeless Tele style with a more "alive" response.

A Telecaster Designed for the Stage, in Today's Fender Spirit

Born to meet the demands of modern guitarists, the Player II Telecaster retains the DNA of one of the most influential solid bodies in history while adopting concrete improvements in comfort and tuning stability. Positioned in the Player II series, this Tele made in Mexico aims for an excellent balance: classic Fender style, contemporary playability, and expressive electronics versatile enough to cover many genres without losing the "Tele" character.

Who Is It For? Recommended Styles and Playing Feel

This electric guitar is suited both for the intermediate player seeking a true stage-ready Tele and the advanced musician looking for a simple, effective, and inspiring instrument. The Modern "C" neck, 9.5" radius fingerboard (more versatile than a vintage radius), and 22 frets facilitate bends, open chords, tight rhythm playing, and sharp leads. Ideal for rock, country, blues, indie, funk, or pop, it excels whenever definition, attack, and a guitar that "cuts through the mix" are desired.

Sound

The Player II Telecaster is built on a proven formula: a Telecaster-style body paired with two single-coil pickups. The Player Series AlNiCo V Tele Single-Coil pickups deliver crystalline highs, musical mids, and firm lows, with the typically Fender dynamic response that reacts instantly to the pick. The 3-position selector switch allows switching from a warmer, singing neck pickup to a sharper, "twangy" bridge pickup, with an ideal middle position for balanced, snappy rhythms.

The string-through-body bridge contributes to the feel: clear attack, good note sustain, and a direct response sensation under the fingers. The 6 steel saddles (block steel saddles) add precision for intonation while preserving the energy and projection typical of the Tele design. Finally, the chambered ash body often provides a more open resonance and a more present vibration sensation, enhancing the instrument's lively character, especially in clean and crunch tones.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To transport and protect this standard-format Telecaster, Fender recommends a Classic Series Stratocaster/Telecaster Wood Hardshell Case (not included) as well as a FE1225 Electric Guitar Gig Bag (not included). For routine maintenance, you can stick with the original gauge Fender USA 250L strings in .009-.042 (Nickel Plated Steel) if you prefer a soft feel and easy bends. The guitar comes with a 3/16" Allen wrench for truss rod adjustment.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Scalloped	Simple
Category	TL	Body	Ash
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Yellow
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Series	Player II	Radius	9.5" / 241 mm
Orientation	Right-Hand	Inlays	Black Dot
Shape	Telecaster	Side Markers	Black
Style	Solid Body	Number of Frets	22
Material	Chambered Ash	Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Finish	Gloss Polyester	Bridge	6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with Block Steel Saddles
Country of Origin	MX	Bridge Mounting	4-Screw Vintage-Style
Headstock	Telecaster	Hardware Finish	Nickel/Chrome
Neck Material	Maple	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front	String Guide	Dual-Wing
Profile	Modern "C"	Pickguard	3-Ply Black/White/Black
Construction	4-Bolt Standard	Pickup Covers	Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm	Knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Truss Rod	Single Action, Head Adjust	Selector Tip	Barrel Style, Black
Truss Rod Nut	3/16" Hex Adjustment	Neck Plate	4-Bolt with "F" Logo
Nut	Synthetic Bone	Strap Locks	Standard
Nut Width	1.650" / 42 mm	Original Strings	Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Fingerboard Material	Maple