Fender Telecaster SS HYBRID II MIJ RW Matte Phantom Black

A Japanese Telecaster Blending Vintage Heritage with Modern Comfort

The Made in Japan Hybrid II Telecaster belongs to a series designed to bridge the timeless aesthetic of vintage instruments and the expectations of modern guitarists. It retains the essential features that define a Telecaster: a simple double-cutaway body, a three-saddle bridge, single-coil pickups and a direct attack. Its approach is nevertheless more versatile, with lutherie and electronics choices suited to the demands of live performance, rehearsals and studio work.

Made in Japan, this electric guitar is built with a focus on precision and consistency. Its Satin Polyester Matte Phantom Black finishing highlights its understated, contemporary appearance, while the aluminum-style acrylic pickguard and Black Nickel hardware give it a distinctive visual personality. It is aimed at musicians who appreciate the direct sonic language of a Telecaster without giving up more modern playability.

A Versatile Electric Guitar for Rhythm and Lead Playing

This Made in Japan Hybrid II Telecaster is particularly well suited to intermediate and advanced guitarists, but its comfortable feel also makes it highly accessible to a demanding beginner looking to invest in a durable instrument. The Modern "C" neck profile offers a familiar, balanced and low-fatigue feel, equally comfortable for open chords and fast phrases across the full length of the neck.

Its 25.5" / 648 mm scale length provides clear string tension and a dynamic response, ideal for developing playing articulation. The 22 Narrow Tall frets make bends, vibratos and more expressive playing techniques easier, while the 9.5" / 241 mm radius offers an effective compromise between accompaniment and soloing. This Telecaster naturally fits into rock, pop, blues, country, funk, indie, punk and certain alternative styles.

Telecaster Twang Enhanced by a More Powerful Fourth Position

The alder body provides a balanced sonic foundation, with pronounced mids, defined highs and sufficiently tight lows to retain clarity in a mix. This wood pairs particularly well with the incisive character of the Telecaster: it promotes an immediate, dynamic attack while allowing playing nuances to come through with precision. The maple neck contributes to this responsive feel, while the rosewood key adds a slightly rounder texture beneath the fingers and in the reproduction of notes.

The two Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Telecaster pickups are designed to preserve the clear, lively character associated with this SS configuration. The bridge pickup delivers a sharp, percussive tone that is particularly effective for tight rhythm parts, rock riffs, country licks and lightly overdriven sounds. The neck pickup offers a rounder, softer and fuller response, suited to blues phrasing, warm arpeggios and melodic lines.

The 4-position blade selector significantly expands the tonal possibilities. The first three positions cover the essential sounds: bridge pickup alone, both pickups in parallel and neck pickup alone. The fourth position connects both pickups in series to provide a higher output level, thicker mids and a denser response, ideal for pushing an amplifier or overdrive pedal. The Master Volume and Master Tone controls allow you to quickly fine-tune the balance between brightness, warmth and presence.

The Telecaster string-through-body bridge with three slanted brass barrel saddles contributes to the instrument's sustain and characteristic attack. The strings pass through the body, promoting direct transmission of vibrations. The brass saddles add a warm, lively sound color, combining the bite and resonance sought by fans of traditional Telecasters.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Alder
Category	TL	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Headstock	Composite Koa
Nbr of strings	6	Electroacoustic	No
Radius	10 mm	Color	Black
Nut Width	1.65 mm	Finishing	Matt
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	22	Weight	5900 kg
Scalloped	Simple

Type	solid-body electric guitar	Tuning machines	Vintage-Style Locking
Format	Telecaster	Hardware finishing	Black Nickel
Body material	alder	Control knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Body finishing	Satin Polyester	Neck plate	4 screws
Pickguard	aluminum-style acrylic, 2-ply	Factory-installed strings	nickel-plated steel, .009-.042 gauge
Neck material	maple	Pickup configuration	SS
Neck finishing	Satin Urethane	Bridge pickup	Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Telecaster
Neck profile	Modern " C "	Neck pickup	Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Telecaster
Key material	rosewood	Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Key markers	white dots	Selector	4-way blade
Number of frets	22	Position 1	bridge pickup
Fret type	Narrow Tall	Position 2	bridge and neck pickups in parallel
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Position 3	neck pickup
Nut	bone	Position 4	neck and bridge pickups in series
Bridge	vintage-style 3-saddle Telecaster bridge, strings-through-body, slanted brass barrel saddles