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Step onto the stage and embrace the legendary Fender® sound and style with the Player II Telecaster®. This guitar is fully prepared for the stage, with modern upgrades to boost your performance and spark your creativity. The Player II Telecaster exudes the timeless charm of Fender. The neck is crafted for fast and smooth playability. It has a Modern “C”-profile with a silky satin urethane finish on the back and a comfortable 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. You can choose from alder, chambered ash, or chambered mahogany bodies in classic Fender finishes or unique colors from the archives. The Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Tele® pickups offer clear highs, rich mids, and tight lows, suitable for any genre. The 3-way blade switch allows you to adjust from smooth neck pickup chimes to sharp bridge pickup twangs. A 6-saddle bridge, block steel saddles, and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure accurate tuning for endless sonic exploration. The Player II Telecaster is perfect for creating your own sound, with the looks, tone, and feel that only Fender can offer. Features: 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; ClassicGear™ Tuning Machines. General: Series - Player II; Orientation - Right-Hand; Color - Transparent Cherry; 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 Mahogany; Body Finish - Gloss Polyester; Body Shape - Telecaster®; Body Style - Solid Body; Body Material - Chambered Mahogany. 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). Additional Information: PLU - 0140550514
Using the Fender Player II Telecaster is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the ClassicGear™ tuning machines. Once it's in tune, you can start playing. Use the 3-way blade switch to change the pickup combination and get different tones. For a smooth, warm sound, select the neck pickup. If you want a sharp, twangy sound, go for the bridge pickup. And for a balanced tone, use both pickups together. Adjust the master volume and master tone knobs to fine - tune your sound according to your preference. When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and affect the tuning. Check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to sound dull or lose their tension. If you need to adjust the truss rod, do it carefully using the 3/16' hex adjustment at the headstock. But if you're not sure, it's best to take it to a professional guitar technician. Also, make sure to store your guitar in a proper case when not in use to protect it from scratches and bumps.
