Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster Electric Guitar - Diamond Dust Sparkle

Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster Electric Guitar - Diamond Dust Sparkle

Fender’s 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster celebrates the very essence of this iconic model and what has made it the go-to guitar for countless country, blues, rock, and jazz players throughout the decades. This guitar features a traditional slab-style alder body bolstered by modern hardware and elevated design, including a 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with block steel saddles, a Modern C-shaped maple neck, and a rolled-edge rosewood fingerboard. Sonically, the custom-built 75th Anniversary Thunderbolt Telecaster pickups deliver all the mid-forward bite and twang you’d expect, but larger pole pieces taper the harsh edges for a more even response and slightly higher output than standard models. Adorned in the large-flake gleam of a custom Diamond Dust Sparkle finish, the 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster is a shining example of the Telecaster’s enduring appeal.

Iconic design with modern playability

The Player II series was born from the desire to marry classic Fender design with modern performance. The familiar feel of the 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster's body is elevated by the enhanced playing experience of its rosewood-topped maple neck, offering the comfort of a Modern C profile alongside the delicately worn-in playability of a rolled fingerboard. A celebration of both the past and the present, the 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster is sleek and enhanced enough for faster playing or for tackling more aggressive genres, yet it's refined enough to honor the traditional styles that shaped its legacy.

Improved stability

Few models embody the legacy of the Fender Telecaster quite like the Player II. Its updates firmly place the icon in the modern era while still maintaining the classic Tele feel. The bridge swaps the standard 3-barrel design for a 6-saddle string-through-body design with steel block saddles, providing stability and intonation you can confidently rely on. Up top, Fender’s ClassicGear tuners offer higher ratios for smoother tuning while still keeping a vintage look. Guitarists can confirm that these small upgrades result in significant improvements in overall performance. With the 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster, you'll take every live performance and studio session with confidence.

Thunderous custom pickups

Fender elevated the Player II’s versatility for the 75th Anniversary by designing custom pickups specifically for this limited-edition model. The 75th-anniversary Thunderbolt pickups offer a smoother take on the classic Telecaster tone. Larger pole pieces and slightly higher output provide clarity and articulation while softening some of the harshness typical of standard single-coil designs. This makes the Thunderbolt pickups more predictable and forgiving, even as you turn up the gain. They can deliver a mid-forward tone that cuts through any mix while still reproducing the iconic Tele twang.

For a long time, the Telecaster has been my standard for how a guitar should play, and the 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster truly has everything I look for when picking up a guitar. The larger body with the complementary Modern C neck just feels like home, and — trust me — the Diamond Dust Sparkle finish is something you simply have to see for yourself.” – Jon Lennon, Product Research Team

Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster Features:

• Limited-edition Player II Telecaster with custom large-flake Diamond Dust Sparkle finish

• Timeless Telecaster tones, tweaked and refined for modern playability and performance

• Traditional alder body is paired with a Modern C maple neck and rolled rosewood fingerboard for enhanced playability

• 75th Anniversary Thunderbolt pickups offer a smoother take on the classic Telecaster tone

• 6-saddle string-through bridge for added stability and intonation support

• Fender ClassicGear tuners boast a higher ratio for a smooth feel and vintage look