Fender
Fender Player II Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar British Racing Green
90
EJ Score
Legendary $849.99$649.99
Updated Player series Tele with Modern C neck, rolled fretboard edges, and Alnico V single-coils. Limited edition British Racing Green finish adds vintage race car style to Fender's working musician workhorse.
90
EJ Score
Legendary Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Rolled fretboard edges provide broken-in feel straight from the factory
- +Alnico V single-coils deliver classic bright, punchy Tele tones with improved warmth
- +Modern C neck profile suits diverse playing styles from country to rock
- +Rosewood fingerboard adds tonal depth and smooth playability for bends and slides
- +Solid alder body and maple neck deliver resonant, balanced tone with Fender clarity
Cons
- −Limited edition finish may not appeal to traditionalists seeking classic Tele aesthetics
- −At $850, it's pushing into American Performer territory without USA build quality
- −Some color naming inconsistencies noted between retailer listings
The Verdict
The Player II represents Fender’s effort to bridge the gap between budget imports and American-made guitars, and it largely succeeds. The rolled edges and rosewood board are genuine upgrades over the original Player series, and that 90 from Guitar Player reflects legitimate improvements. British Racing Green is a love-it-or-hate-it finish, but the guitar underneath is solid. At $850, you’re getting legitimate Fender playability and tone. Not groundbreaking, but a dependable gigging machine that won’t let you down.
