Real Deal Sound

Bold, innovative and rugged, the Player Telecaster is pure Fender, through and through. The feel, the style and, most importantly, the sound - they're all there, waiting for you to make them whisper or wail for your music. Versatile enough to handle almost anything you can create and durable enough to survive any gig, this workhorse is a trusty sidekick for your musical vision.

  • Body Material
    Alder
  • Body Finish
    Gloss Polyester
  • Body Shape
    Telecaster®
  • Neck Material
    Maple
  • Neck Construction
    4-Bolt Standard
  • Neck Finish
    Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
  • Neck Shape
    Modern "C"
  • Scale Length
    25.5" (64.77 cm)
  • Fingerboard Material
    Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius
    9.5" (241 mm)
  • Number of Frets
    22
  • Fret Size
    Medium Jumbo
  • Nut Material
    Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width
    1.650" (42 mm)
  • Position Inlays
    Black Dot
  • Side Dots
    Black
  • Truss Rod
    Standard
  • Truss Rod Nut
    3/16" Hex Adjustment
  • Bridge Pickup
    Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single-Coil
  • Neck Pickup
    Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single-Coil
  • Controls
    Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Switching
    3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Configuration
    SS
  • Bridge
    6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele® with Block Steel Saddles
  • Hardware Finish
    Nickel/Chrome
  • Tuning Machines
    Standard Cast/Sealed
  • Pickguard
    3-Ply Parchment
  • Control Knobs
    Knurled Flat-Top
  • Switch Tip
    Barrel Style
  • Neck Plate
    4-Bolt with "F" Logo
  • Strings
    Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
  • Legal Notice
    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Included Accessories
    None
  • Recommended Case
    Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)

Features

  • Alder body with gloss finish
  • Two Player Series single-coil Telecaster pickups
  • "Modern C"-shaped neck profile
  • 9.5"-radius fingerboard
  • String-through-body bridge with block steel saddles
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Player Telecaster®

Player Telecaster®

Model #: 0145212500
$609.99
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Real Deal Sound

Bold, innovative and rugged, the Player Telecaster is pure Fender, through and through. The feel, the style and, most importantly, the sound - they're all there, waiting for you to make them whisper or wail for your music. Versatile enough to handle almost anything you can create and durable enough to survive any gig, this workhorse is a trusty sidekick for your musical vision.

  • Body Material
    Alder
  • Body Finish
    Gloss Polyester
  • Body Shape
    Telecaster®
  • Neck Material
    Maple
  • Neck Construction
    4-Bolt Standard
  • Neck Finish
    Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
  • Neck Shape
    Modern "C"
  • Scale Length
    25.5" (64.77 cm)
  • Fingerboard Material
    Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius
    9.5" (241 mm)
  • Number of Frets
    22
  • Fret Size
    Medium Jumbo
  • Nut Material
    Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width
    1.650" (42 mm)
  • Position Inlays
    Black Dot
  • Side Dots
    Black
  • Truss Rod
    Standard
  • Truss Rod Nut
    3/16" Hex Adjustment
  • Bridge Pickup
    Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single-Coil
  • Neck Pickup
    Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single-Coil
  • Controls
    Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Switching
    3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Configuration
    SS
  • Bridge
    6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele® with Block Steel Saddles
  • Hardware Finish
    Nickel/Chrome
  • Tuning Machines
    Standard Cast/Sealed
  • Pickguard
    3-Ply Parchment
  • Control Knobs
    Knurled Flat-Top
  • Switch Tip
    Barrel Style
  • Neck Plate
    4-Bolt with "F" Logo
  • Strings
    Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
  • Legal Notice
    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Included Accessories
    None
  • Recommended Case
    Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)

Features

  • Alder body with gloss finish
  • Two Player Series single-coil Telecaster pickups
  • "Modern C"-shaped neck profile
  • 9.5"-radius fingerboard
  • String-through-body bridge with block steel saddles
A look into the

Player Telecaster®

Player Telecaster®
$609.99
$609.99

Highlights

PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS

Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—the Player Series pickups keep a foot in the past while looking to the future.

BLOCK-STEEL BRIDGE SADDLES

This string-through-body Telecaster bridge features block-steel saddles to add a bit of zing to your tone.

“Modern C” NECK PROFILE

This neck is designed for comfort and performance, with a “Modern C”-shaped profile and a smooth back finish—ideal for almost any playing style.

22 FRETS

Adding another fret lets you bend the highest D up to an E, giving you access to four octaves of musical possibilities.

MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII

The Player Telecaster body is hand-shaped to original specifications.

“F”-STAMPED NECK PLATE

Each Player Telecaster includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.

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Body Material Alder Chambered Ash Alder
Neck Shape Modern "C" Modern "C" Modern "C"
Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm) 9.5" (241 mm) 12" (305 mm)
Pickups Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single-Coil Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single-Coil Player Plus Noiseless™ Tele®
Fret Size Medium Jumbo Medium Jumbo Medium Jumbo
Bridge 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele® with Block Steel Saddles 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele® with Block Steel Saddles 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Tele®
Tuning Machines Standard Cast/Sealed Fender® ClassicGear™ Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Case/Gig Bag Included: Deluxe Gig Bag
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