Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Bag 3-Color Sunburst
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Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Bag 3-Color Sunburst

The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster offers fast playability, noiseless pickups, classic Tele tone, and stable tuning with a push/pull switch for added tonal flexibility. Deluxe gig bag included.

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    Fender Player II Modified Telecaster

    The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster represents a thoughtful evolution of a classic design, tailored for the modern musician who demands versatility without sacrificing character.

    By blending the timeless Fender aesthetic with practical, contemporary upgrades, this instrument bridges the gap between vintage charm and modern performance. It’s built to handle everything from country twang to high-gain rock, offering a reliable workhorse for the stage and the studio.

    Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Sleek Feel, Smooth Performance

    Sleek Feel, Smooth Performance

    At the heart of the Player II Modified Telecaster is a neck designed for seamless, fluid performance. It retains the familiar feel that players love while introducing enhancements that make long sessions and intricate playing styles more comfortable. Whether you’re chording high up the neck or bending strings for a soulful lead, the instrument responds with a smooth, broken-in feel right out of the case.

    • Modern "C" Profile with Rolled Edges: The satin-finished maple neck features a Modern "C" profile that fits naturally in the hand, while the rolled fingerboard edges remove any sharp fret ends, providing a comfortable, premium feel usually reserved for higher-end models.
    • 9.5-inch Radius Rosewood Fingerboard: The rosewood fingerboard offers a 9.5-inch radius, which is slightly flatter than vintage specs. This allows for lower action and easier bending without "fretting out," making it ideal for both rhythmic strumming and precision lead work.
    • Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Versatile Electronics: With 22 medium jumbo frets, you have extended range and plenty of surface area for expressive vibrato and accurate intonation, ensuring every note rings out clearly.

    Versatile Electronics and Tone

    While it looks like a traditional Telecaster, under the hood lies a sophisticated electronics package designed to eliminate common issues while expanding your tonal palette. The modified circuitry and specialized pickups allow you to explore a wider range of sounds, from the signature "spank" of a single-coil to thicker, punchier textures often associated with humbuckers.

    • Player II Noiseless Pickups: These single-coil pickups deliver the authentic, articulate Telecaster snap and bite you expect but without the 60-cycle hum that often plagues vintage-style electronics. They allow you to stack gain and distortion pedals freely while keeping your signal clean and quiet.
    • Series/Parallel Switching: A push/pull switch on the tone control unlocks a "series" wiring mode. When engaged, this combines both pickups to function like a humbucker, producing a fatter, higher-output tone that adds significant weight and sustain to your sound.
    • Treble-Bleed Circuit: The master volume control features a treble-bleed circuit, which preserves your high-end frequencies even when you roll the volume down. This ensures your tone stays crisp and defined, rather than getting muddy, at lower volume settings.
    Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Versatile Electronics
    Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Hardware

    Heavy-Duty Hardware

    Reliability is paramount for any gigging instrument, and the Player II Modified Telecaster is equipped with hardware upgrades that prioritize tuning stability and ease of use. From the bridge to the headstock, every component has been selected to ensure the guitar stays in tune and performs consistently, no matter how hard you play.

    • Short Post Locking Tuners: These tuners not only make string changes incredibly fast but also increase the break angle over the nut. This improves tuning stability and eliminates the need for multiple string winds, keeping your pitch solid during aggressive playing.
    • Modern Tele Bridge with Brass Saddles: The 6-saddle string-through-body bridge features block brass saddles, offering superior intonation and sustain. The brass material adds a touch of warmth and musicality to the tone, balancing the natural brightness of the alder body.
    • Graph Tech TUSQ Nut: A high-quality TUSQ nut enhances vibration transfer from the strings to the neck, increasing resonance and harmonic content while providing a slippery surface that prevents strings from binding during bends.

    A Modern Classic

    The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster offers more than just impressive specs — it’s a gateway to new musical possibilities with a design that feels both familiar and innovative. Featuring noiseless pickups, versatile wiring, and durable hardware paired with the warm tone of a rosewood fingerboard, this guitar honors its heritage while embracing modern advancements. Built for reliability and performance, it’s ready to become the heart of your setup, delivering consistent, professional sound every time.

    Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Modern Classic

    Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Features:

    • Alder body with a gloss polyester finish
    • Modern "C" maple neck with satin urethane back finish
    • 9.5-inch radius slab rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges
    • 22 medium jumbo frets for easy bending and playability
    • Player II Noiseless Telecaster single-coil pickups
    • Push/pull tone control for series/parallel pickup wiring
    • Master volume with treble-bleed circuit
    • 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with block brass saddles
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed locking tuners (short posts)
    • Graph Tech TUSQ nut for improved resonance and tuning stability
    • Includes Deluxe Gig Bag

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    Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Bag Specifications

    Item #:MBP FEN0147450300
    Manufacturer Part Number:0147450300
    UPC:885978398676
    Product Specifications
    • Series: Player II Modified
    • Model Name: Player II Modified Telecaster
    • Body Material: Alder
    • Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
    • Neck: Maple, Modern “C”
    • Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
    • Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" / 241 mm
    • Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
    • Position Inlays: White Dot
    • Nut (Material/Width): TUSQ, 1.650" / 42 mm
    • Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
    • Scale Length: 25.5" / 64.77 cm
    • Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with Block Brass Saddles
    • Pickguard: 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid
    • Bridge Pickup: Player II Noiseless Tele
    • Neck Pickup: Player II Noiseless Tele
    • Pickup Switching, 3-Position Blade:
      • Position 1: Neck Pickup
      • Position 2: Neck and Bridge Pickup
      • Position 3: Bridge Pickup
    • Auxiliary Switching: Push/Pull Tone Control Activates Series Mode
    • Controls: Master Volume with Treble-Bleed, Master Tone
    • Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
    • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
    • Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
    • Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag, Included

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 4 reviews
    Sean H. 🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer
    This is such a high

    This is such a high quality instrument for the price point. Great for live performances or recording. I honestly can’t believe it doesn’t cost more. It’s that good.

    Published date
    09/13/25
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    James B. 🇺🇸
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    Sounds beautiful, garbage craftsmanship from mexic

    After two hours of sanding the neck and fretboard I had a guitar worth playing. All the screws were loose, how it passed Fender QA I have not a clue. Nothing to do with AMS, they are fantastic. But fender quality out of Mexico, is dangerous. I cut my finger on a fret. So be careful un boxing and plu...

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    Published date
    12/27/25
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    Darreon H. 🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer
    I love the free board

    I love the free board ands the satin neck. It got to me so fast undamaged.

    Published date
    10/23/25
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    Andrew B. 🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer
    Pleasantly Surprised

    I just want to start by saying that I’m a big humbucker/les Paul guy. I have a lot of guitars but this is the first Telecaster I’ve owned, but it was time for me to add one to my collection…WOW was I blown away when I picked this up and played that first chord, this thing sounds incredible and the v...

    Published date
    10/18/25
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