Fender Player II Mod Tele SH RW DSK
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Player II Mod Tele SH RW DSK
Product Info
Article Number:
609080
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Mod Tele SH RW DSK
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$1,147.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Player II Mod Tele is a seriously well-thought-out instrument. The combination of the noiseless bridge and coil-split humbucker gives you a surprising amount of tonal flexibility, and the modern neck profile makes it easy to play. It's perfect for players wanting a modern, versatile Tele without the premium price tag – a great workhorse for rock, blues, and even some country.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Mod Tele SH RW DSK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Nut: TUSQ
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 1 Player II Noiseless Tele Single Coil (bridge) and 1 Player II Modified Humbucker (neck)
- Controls: Master Volume with treble bleed
- Master Tone (push/pull for coil split of the humbucker)
- 3-Way switch
- 3-Ply black/white/black pickguard
- 6-Saddle string-through-body Tele bridge with block brass saddles
- Sealed deluxe cast locking short post machine heads
- Nickel/chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Dusk
- Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Modern 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes
- • Player II Noiseless bridge pickup eliminates hum without sacrificing clarity
- • Coil-split humbucker adds versatility – from thick hum to classic Tele twang
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard may feel a little dry for some players, requiring occasional conditioning
- • The 'Dusk' finish, while attractive, might be prone to fingerprints and smudges
- • While versatile, the pickup configuration leans towards modern rock/blues, less ideal for jazz
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Player II Noiseless Tele (bridge) / Player II Modified Humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with Block Brass Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It retains the Tele snap and bite but significantly reduces hum, offering a cleaner signal – it's a modern upgrade, not a direct vintage replica.
Yes, the 'Modern C' is noticeably thinner and more even than many vintage Tele necks, providing a faster feel and improved access to higher frets.
It's quite effective, creating a thinner, more Strat-like tone while retaining some of the humbucker's character – a useful option for cleaner sounds.
