Fender Telecaster Player II RW Transparent Cherry
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Essential Information About the Fender Player II Telecaster Guitar
Essential Information About the Fender Player II Telecaster Guitar
- Player Series Alnico V single-coil pickups: precise twang, crystalline highs, tight lows.
- Modern "C" neck with satin back, 9.5" radius rolled edges fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets for smooth playability.
- Tuning stability thanks to the Tele 6-saddle steel bridge and Fender ClassicGear tuners.
- Alder body with glossy polyester finish: timeless Fender look, stage-ready.
Manufacturer Information
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The Contemporary Telecaster at the Heart of the Player II Range
Born from the DNA of the original Telecaster, the Player II modernizes an icon without betraying its spirit. It retains the legendary silhouette, simplicity, and attack of the model, while adopting current refinements (rolled fretboard edges, 22 frets, reliable hardware) that make it a reliable choice for guitarists seeking a "plug-and-play" Telecaster with modern standards.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Designed for ambitious beginners to intermediate players, the Player II Telecaster excels in rock, pop, country, indie, funk, and blues. Its quick response, clear articulation, and dynamics shine both in crisp rhythm playing and sharp riffs as well as melodic leads.
Sound
The pair of Alnico V single-coil pickups delivers the quintessential Telecaster palette: warm and singing neck pickup, full and balanced middle position, and a bridge pickup with a sharp twang. The 3-position selector switch, combined with master volume and tone controls, allows you to shift from bright chime to a more biting attack. The 6-saddle steel bridge provides precise intonation adjustment and defined sustain, while the alder body/maple neck combination ensures musical mids and excellent projection in the mix.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the best from your instrument: Fender 250L .009-.042 string set (factory installed), Fender molded hard case for Telecaster/Stratocaster (standard shape), strap with standard strap locks, and a quality instrument cable to preserve the clarity of the single-coil pickups.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Scalloped | Simple |
| Category | TL | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Red |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Shape | Telecaster | Truss rod | Single action, headstock adjustment (hex nut) |
| Style | Solid body | Nut material | Synthetic bone |
| Wood | Alder | Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Body finish | Glossy polyester | Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Pickguard | 3-ply black/white/black | Bridge | Tele 6-saddle with steel saddles |
| Headstock | Telecaster | Bridge mounting | 4 vintage-style screws |
| Neck material | Maple | Tuners | Fender ClassicGear |
| Neck finish | Satin urethane on back / glossy urethane on front | String guide | Double wing |
| Profile | Modern "C" | Hardware finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Construction | Bolt-on, 4-bolt plate | Control knobs | Flat knurled |
| Fingerboard material | Rosewood | Selector tip | Barrel style, black |
| Fingerboard radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Neck plate | 4 screws with "F" logo |
| Frets | 22, medium jumbo | Strap buttons | Standard |
| Inlays | Black dots (black side dots) | Factory strings | Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel (.009-.042) |
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Questions frequently asked
What tones do the pickups on this Telecaster offer?
The two Player Series Alnico V single-coil pickups cover the Telecaster range, with a smooth and singing neck pickup and a more aggressive bridge pickup. The 3-way selector switch activates the bridge, both pickups together, or the neck. The middle position provides a full and balanced sound.
Is this Telecaster suitable for beginners?
With a modern "C" neck profile, a rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges, and 22 medium jumbo frets, this model is suitable for ambitious beginners as well as experienced players. The 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius and 42 mm nut width correspond to a contemporary Fender format.
What neck does the Fender Telecaster Player II RW Transparent Cherry have?
The bolt-on maple neck features a 648 mm scale length, a rosewood fingerboard, and a satin finish on the back.
Does the bridge allow precise intonation adjustment?
Thanks to its 6 steel saddles, the fixed bridge allows individual intonation adjustment. Its vintage-style 4-screw mounting contributes to defined sustain.
Which case is compatible with this model?
A Fender molded hardshell case designed for standard-shaped Telecaster/Stratocaster is recommended. The original setup uses Fender 250L strings with gauges .009-.042.
