Fender Telecaster SS Hybrid II MIJ RW Matte Aero Blue

Hybrid II: The Telecaster Spirit in a Contemporary Japanese Version

The Made in Japan Hybrid II series retains the familiar lines of Fender instruments while incorporating modern specifications. This Telecaster embodies that approach: behind its traditional silhouette are a neck adapted to current playing habits, locking tuners and more versatile wiring than the classic three-position configuration.

Made in Japan, this electric guitar is not limited to a strictly vintage interpretation of the Telecaster. It prioritizes flexibility, both for rhythm playing and solos. Its Matte Aero Blue color, aluminum-look pickguard and Black Nickel hardware give it a distinctive visual identity without erasing the features that make the model so appealing.

A Versatile Guitar for Rhythm Playing and Solos

This right-handed Telecaster is particularly suited to intermediate and advanced guitarists looking for an instrument capable of moving from one register to another. Beginners wishing to invest in a durable guitar can also benefit from its accessible ergonomics. The Modern " C " profile and satin finishing of the neck encourage a natural feel, while the 9.5-inch radius offers an appealing compromise between chords and melodic playing.

Country, pop, rock, blues or indie: its two single-coil pickups allow you to explore a wide range of styles. Narrow Tall frets facilitate precise contact with the strings and support bends as well as articulated phrasing. The 25.5-inch scale length retains a firm sense of tension, particularly useful for tight rhythms and well-defined attacks.

Two Single-Coil Pickups and a Fourth Position That Changes Everything

The Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Telecaster pickups form the core of its sonic personality. The bridge pickup delivers an incisive attack, suited to cutting rhythm parts and solos that need to stand out in the mix. The neck pickup opens up a rounder register, ideal for warm accompaniment and blues phrases. Their parallel combination provides a balanced, clear and airy color.

The fourth position connects both pickups in series. Compared with parallel wiring, this combination generally delivers more output and density, with a more pronounced midrange. It allows you to achieve thicker sounds without changing guitars. A master volume and master tone keep the controls simple: you can adjust the intensity and soften the highs directly from the instrument.

The alder body provides a balanced foundation for this two-single-coil configuration. The maple neck and rosewood key complete the overall design, but it is above all the pickup selection, wiring and amplification that determine the final color. The string-through-body bridge and its three slanted brass saddles contribute to a firm response under the fingers while retaining the traditional Telecaster architecture.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the touch of the original setup, choose a nickel-plated steel electric guitar string set with a 9-42 gauge. A 6.35 mm / 0.25-inch jack instrument cable allows you to connect the guitar to an amplifier or pedalboard. For routine maintenance, a soft microfiber cloth is suitable for cleaning the strings and surfaces without adding any product unsuitable for satin finishes.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Alder
Category	TL	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Black

Shape	Telecaster.	Tuners	vintage-style locking.
Material	alder.	Hardware finishing	Black Nickel.
Profile	Modern " C ".	Pickguard	2-ply acrylic with an aluminum appearance.
Attachment	4-bolt neck plate.	Control knobs	knurled with flat tops.
Key	rosewood.	Configuration	SS, two single-coil pickups.
Radius	9.5 inches / 241 mm.	Bridge pickup	Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Telecaster.
Key markers	white dots.	Neck pickup	Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Telecaster.
Number of frets	22.	Controls	master volume and master tone.
Fret size	Narrow Tall.	Selector	4-way.
Scale length	25.5 inches / 648 mm.	Position 1	bridge pickup.
Nut	bone.	Position 2	bridge and neck pickups in parallel.
Nut width	1.650 inches / 42 mm.	Position 3	neck pickup.
Bridge	vintage-style 3-saddle Tele bridge with strings-through-body construction.	Position 4	neck and bridge pickups in series.
Saddles	slanted cylindrical brass.