Fender Player II Telecaster (Maple Fingerboard, Black)
Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Telecaster - a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player II Telecaster radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern "C"-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5"-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Tele pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 3-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from smooth neck pickup chime to cutting bridge pickup twang and all points in between, while a 6-saddle bridge, block steel saddles and ClassicGear tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Telecaster has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers.
Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Telecaster - a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player II Telecaster radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern "C"-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5"-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Tele pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 3-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from smooth neck pickup chime to cutting bridge pickup twang and all points in between, while a 6-saddle bridge, block steel saddles and ClassicGear tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Telecaster has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers.
Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Telecaster - a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player II Telecaster radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern "C"-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5"-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Tele pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 3-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from smooth neck pickup chime to cutting bridge pickup twang and all points in between, while a 6-saddle bridge, block steel saddles and ClassicGear tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Telecaster has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers.
Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Telecaster - a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player II Telecaster radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern "C"-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5"-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Tele pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 3-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from smooth neck pickup chime to cutting bridge pickup twang and all points in between, while a 6-saddle bridge, block steel saddles and ClassicGear tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Telecaster has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers.
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The lowest price for Fender Player II Telecaster (Maple Fingerboard, Black) right now is $900.00 at Cool Old Guitars, compared across 18 retailers.
The all-time low was $800.00 on 21 Oct 2025 — today's price is 13% above the lowest ever. That's a little above the best price we've seen.
Prices last updated 9 June 2026.
Last updated at 09/06/2026 11:05:30
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originally posted on zzounds.com
Overall:I'll try to keep this short. The rounded fret ends and back-of-neck satin finish make this an incredibly smooth playing instrument. The Player Plus Vintage Noiseless Pickups differ from previous versions by using Alnico V magnets. I have a Deluxe Nashville Tele that came with the older Alnico II's, since replaced, and while they didn't sound bad, they had a distinct lack of testosterone. These new ones sparkle. Crank the gain and they sing. Position #2 (bridge and middle) is my favorite setting. Go listen to EC's playing on George Harrison's 1992 Live in Japan CD. If you like that sound, and I love it, then you want this guitar. Allen Collins had a very distinctive tone when wielding his Strat. This guitar can give you that tone.I also had a Player Series ... MoreOverall:I'll try to keep this short. The rounded fret ends and back-of-neck satin finish make this an incredibly smooth playing instrument. The Player Plus Vintage Noiseless Pickups differ from previous versions by using Alnico V magnets. I have a Deluxe Nashville Tele that came with the older Alnico II's, since replaced, and while they didn't sound bad, they had a distinct lack of testosterone. These new ones sparkle. Crank the gain and they sing. Position #2 (bridge and middle) is my favorite setting. Go listen to EC's playing on George Harrison's 1992 Live in Japan CD. If you like that sound, and I love it, then you want this guitar. Allen Collins had a very distinctive tone when wielding his Strat. This guitar can give you that tone.I also had a Player Series Strat that I sold before getting this. Compared to that, the Player Plus is a huge upgrade for not a lot more money. And it comes with locking tuners, too. Also, the block saddles on the bridge makes for a nice even platform to rest your picking hand, and palm mutes are easily done. I used to swear by the vintage style bent saddles but not no mo'. I titled this review "Almost Perfect" because this guitar IS almost perfect. Vintage Noiseless pickups come with 1 Meg pots and the taper on the volume knob takes some getting used to. There's a huge jump on volume between 8 and 10. That's my only knock.
originally posted on zzounds.com
Overall:Let me start by saying I have been playing guitar since 1975. So I do have some experience. This guitar is one of the best guitars I have ever played. I bought the 3 tone sunburst. I have previously owned Player Strats & have enjoyed them but found the quality slightly lacking(fret ends). This guitar bridges thst gap. Beautiful well made & great looking guitar. I do my own setups so on this model I did not have to fight with it at all. Very user friendly. Plays like high class guitar. Sounds very great too. This is my 2nd Player Plus Strat. Both are super guitars. I would not hesitate buying another. You should not either.
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
Love the chambered ash. Lightest and most resonant guitar I own. Nut was misaligned--had to replace. Otherwise, fit and finish, including fretwork--rolled edges, are terrific. Replaced the bridge and saddles with a Callaham vintage bridge, simply for aesthetic reasons as I'm not a fan of block saddles.
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2024 Fender Player II Telecaster (Black)
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Fender Player II Telecaster Electric Guitar with Maple Fretboard in Black (B-Stock)
Delivery $58.70
Fender Player II Telecaster w/Maple Fretboard - Black (B-Stock)
Delivery $58.70
Fender Player II Telecaster Electric Guitar Maple Fingerboard - Black
Delivery $58.70
Fender Player II Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Alder Chambered Ash Mahogany Body
Delivery between 11–22 June $21.71
Overall:I'll try to keep this short. The rounded fret ends and back-of-neck satin finish make this an incredibly smooth playing instrument. The Player Plus Vintage Noiseless Pickups differ from previous versions by using Alnico V magnets. I have a Deluxe Nashville Tele that came with the older Alnico II's, since replaced, and while they didn't sound bad, they had a distinct lack of testosterone. These new ones sparkle. Crank the gain and they sing. Position #2 (bridge and middle) is my favorite setting. Go listen to EC's playing on George Harrison's 1992 Live in Japan CD. If you like that sound, and I love it, then you want this guitar. Allen Collins had a very distinctive tone when wielding his Strat. This guitar can give you that tone.I also had a Player Series ... MoreOverall:I'll try to keep this short. The rounded fret ends and back-of-neck satin finish make this an incredibly smooth playing instrument. The Player Plus Vintage Noiseless Pickups differ from previous versions by using Alnico V magnets. I have a Deluxe Nashville Tele that came with the older Alnico II's, since replaced, and while they didn't sound bad, they had a distinct lack of testosterone. These new ones sparkle. Crank the gain and they sing. Position #2 (bridge and middle) is my favorite setting. Go listen to EC's playing on George Harrison's 1992 Live in Japan CD. If you like that sound, and I love it, then you want this guitar. Allen Collins had a very distinctive tone when wielding his Strat. This guitar can give you that tone.I also had a Player Series Strat that I sold before getting this. Compared to that, the Player Plus is a huge upgrade for not a lot more money. And it comes with locking tuners, too. Also, the block saddles on the bridge makes for a nice even platform to rest your picking hand, and palm mutes are easily done. I used to swear by the vintage style bent saddles but not no mo'. I titled this review "Almost Perfect" because this guitar IS almost perfect. Vintage Noiseless pickups come with 1 Meg pots and the taper on the volume knob takes some getting used to. There's a huge jump on volume between 8 and 10. That's my only knock.
Overall:Let me start by saying I have been playing guitar since 1975. So I do have some experience. This guitar is one of the best guitars I have ever played. I bought the 3 tone sunburst. I have previously owned Player Strats & have enjoyed them but found the quality slightly lacking(fret ends). This guitar bridges thst gap. Beautiful well made & great looking guitar. I do my own setups so on this model I did not have to fight with it at all. Very user friendly. Plays like high class guitar. Sounds very great too. This is my 2nd Player Plus Strat. Both are super guitars. I would not hesitate buying another. You should not either.
Love the chambered ash. Lightest and most resonant guitar I own. Nut was misaligned--had to replace. Otherwise, fit and finish, including fretwork--rolled edges, are terrific. Replaced the bridge and saddles with a Callaham vintage bridge, simply for aesthetic reasons as I'm not a fan of block saddles.
Overall:I’ve owed another Mexican Strat, also bought it from zZounds and like them both. However I have an issue with this one. The dots on the fingerboard are not centered and are partially on the neck. This makes them very hard to see when playing. It would really benefit from some neck binding contrasting with the color of the dot.
It came well packaged by Andersons & next day delivery which was great. Pro's and cons of my guitar- looks great, super smooth neck, the rolled fretboard is a great improvement over the Player 1 series ( I had a strat & the frets were a little sharp in places so had to have them smoothed out a tad), the pickups sound great & very tele sounding. The only disappointment was the nut - it had to be filed in 3 slots( the A, D, G strings were a bit high). Once that was done It became a great guitar. I gigged it last Saturday & was really pleased with it.
For context, I have an American made Strat from 2006 and a prs S2 custom 24-08 from last year. This made in Mexico player ii telecaster doesn’t feel out of place. It’s solid, sounds great, looks great, feels great! I did swap the black pickguard for a white one immediately, but that was just a preference thing. Very very VERY pleased 🙂
This is a very solid guitar in this price range. The neck truly feels comfortable as advertised. It plays well. The single coil tones are tight and punchy, pleasing when clean and satisfying when overdriven. The knobs and switch feel solid. Overall, it just feels sturdy and responsive. I'm sure higher priced models may have better hardware and other elements, but this one is fully worth its value. I'm very happy I got this one.
Let me start by saying I've owned both American Strats and American Tele's and I honestly think this guitar sound better in my opinion. It takes to high gain from my Orange 35RT amp better than my Strat. I plugged it into a Boss Heavy Metal pedal, and it sounds more like an ESP than a Fender. I actually have a hard time justifying my other guitars because this one sounds great playing anything! The rosewood is great, and the entire neck is fantastic with the rolled edges and the smooth back. You won't regret this guitar!
I've been playing guitar on and off for about 20 years and I wish I just started with a tele like this. It's easy to play, easy to adjust, and easy to find the tone you're looking for for any genre. With that said, I honestly could say how this could be better. Maybe lighter? It's heavy for sure and I did have to adjust the neck placement out of the box but the neck and frets feel amazing. Tone is whatever you want it to be. Quality is amazing. I could tell you what guitar is better in this price range.
Overall:The color on this guitar is wonderful. However, the cost for what you get on this instrument is not good. First the good... of course the color is fun and unique and great to look at and the saddles on this guitar are perfect and wont tear up the furniture or your hands and lastly the locking tuners are great and keep the guitar in tune especially on those dive bombs. Now the bad...First and foremost, It has a modern C neck profile which is fine if you are a beginner but many of my musician friends hate them. It's sad, but lately the modern C or the deep C is the only neck Fender seems to wants to pump out. Every stage musician I know only uses a soft V, mid sixties C or an oval shape...but mostly a soft V. Secondly, the bridge has a zinc block which is ... MoreOverall:The color on this guitar is wonderful. However, the cost for what you get on this instrument is not good. First the good... of course the color is fun and unique and great to look at and the saddles on this guitar are perfect and wont tear up the furniture or your hands and lastly the locking tuners are great and keep the guitar in tune especially on those dive bombs. Now the bad...First and foremost, It has a modern C neck profile which is fine if you are a beginner but many of my musician friends hate them. It's sad, but lately the modern C or the deep C is the only neck Fender seems to wants to pump out. Every stage musician I know only uses a soft V, mid sixties C or an oval shape...but mostly a soft V. Secondly, the bridge has a zinc block which is just no good for sustain or sound transfer (steel is needed). Lastly, Fender noiseless pickups...to my ear and every musician I have ever met that played guitar (save Eric clapton)...just doesn't cut it. As far as what's left on the guitar it's all pretty common and relatively cheap to make or buy. The price on this guitar seems way to high, and for me to buy it just for the positive items I have already mentioned seems a waste. Honestly, after the neck replacement, the bridge and block replacement (not the saddles) and the pickup replacement, I would be out another six to eight hundred dollars just because I like the looks of this guitar. AHHHH...NO. I love Fender guitars but for the last two to three years there has not been one single new guitar that I would buy. PEACE
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