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Step into the limelight and enjoy the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Telecaster®. This stage - ready guitar has modern updates to supercharge your performance and fuel your creativity. The Player II Telecaster has that classic Fender charm, but it's built for today's players. The neck is designed for fast and easy playing. It has a Modern “C” - profile with a smooth satin urethane finish on the back and a 9.5” - radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with rounded edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. You can choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies in classic Fender finishes or unique archival colors. The Player Series Alnico V Single - Coil Tele® pickups offer clear highs, rich mids and tight lows for any genre. The 3 - way blade switch lets you get a wide range of tones, from smooth neck pickup chimes to sharp bridge pickup twangs. A 6 - saddle bridge, block steel saddles and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure accurate tuning, giving you endless sonic options. The Player II Telecaster is perfect for creating your own sound, with the looks, tone and feel that only Fender can provide. Features include an Alder, Chambered Ash or Chambered Mahogany Body, Modern 'C' Neck Profile, 9.5“ - Radius Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges, Player Series Alnico V Single - Coil Tele® Pickups, 6 - Saddle String - Through - Body Tele® Bridge with Block Steel Saddles, and ClassicGear™ Tuning Machines. General details: Series - Player II, Orientation - Right - Hand, Color - Aged Cherry Burst, Country Of Origin - MX. Neck: Headstock - Telecaster®, Neck Material - Maple, Neck Finish - Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face, Neck Shape - Modern 'C', Neck Construction - 4 - Bolt Standard, Fingerboard Radius - 9.5' (241 mm), Fingerboard Material - Slab Rosewood, Position Inlays - White Dot, Side Dots - White, Number of Frets - 22, Truss Rod - Single Action, Head Adjust, Truss Rod Nut - 3/16' Hex Adjustment, String Nut - Synthetic Bone, Nut Width - 1.650' (42 mm), Nut Material - Synthetic Bone. Body: Body - Chambered Ash, Body Finish - Gloss Polyester, Body Shape - Telecaster®, Body Style - Solid Body, Body Material - Chambered Ash. Hardware: Bridge - 6 - Saddle String - Through - Body Tele® with Block Steel Saddles, Bridge Mounting - 4 - Screw Vintage - Style, Pickguard - 3 - Ply Parchment, Pickup Covers - Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black, Control Knobs - Knurled Flat - Top, Switch Tip - Barrel Style, Black, Hardware Finish - Nickel/Chrome, Tuning Machines - Fender® ClassicGear™, String Trees - Dual - Wing, Strings - Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403, Neck Plate - 4 - Bolt with 'F' Logo, Strap Buttons - Standard. Electronics: Bridge Pickup - Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single - Coil, Neck Pickup - Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single - Coil, Pickup Configuration - SS, Controls - Master Volume, Master Tone, Switching - 3 - Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup. Measurements: Fret Size - Medium Jumbo, Scale Length - 25.5' (64.77 cm). PLU: 0140550531
Using your Fender Player II Telecaster is a breeze. First, tune it up using the ClassicGear™ tuning machines. Just turn the knobs until you get the right pitch. When you're ready to play, use the 3 - way blade switch to choose different tones. For a bright sound, use the bridge pickup (Position 1). Combine the bridge and neck pickups (Position 2) for a balanced tone, or go for the smooth neck pickup sound (Position 3). Adjust the master volume and tone knobs to get your perfect sound. When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can damage the wood and affect the tuning. Check the strings regularly. If they start to sound dull or feel rough, it's time to replace them with Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings. Also, look at the truss rod from time to time. If you notice any issues with the neck's curvature, you can adjust the truss rod nut with a 3/16' hex tool, but be careful not to over - adjust it. With proper care, your Fender Player II Telecaster will serve you well for years.
