Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard, Candy Apple Red

Few electric guitars have left a mark on modern music quite like the Telecaster. Seventy-five years after its introduction, Fender celebrates that legacy with the limited-edition 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster, finished in two of the company’s most beloved custom colors: Candy Apple Red and Aztec Gold. At the heart of the guitar, a pair of Player Series Alnico V Telecaster single-coil pickups delivers the legendary voice that made the Tele an icon—smooth neck-position warmth, lively snap, cutting attack and inimitable twang. An alder body provides a balanced tonal foundation, while a Modern C maple neck and 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard with rolled edges ensure a comfortable, contemporary playing experience. Outfitted with a rock-solid string-through-body bridge and ClassicGear tuners, the 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster blends limited-edition style with the feel, tone and performance that continue to define Fender’s original electric workhorse.

Classic Alder Body for Resonance and Immediate Response

The 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster is built around an alder body that delivers the balanced response and clear note definition that have defined Fender electric guitars for generations. Tight lows, focused mids and articulate high-end detail provide an ideal foundation for the Telecaster’s naturally direct voice, allowing notes to remain clear whether strumming open chords or digging into lead lines. The slab body design contributes to the instrument’s famously immediate response, translating picking dynamics with remarkable clarity and precision. A durable gloss polyester finish completes the package, pairing classic Fender style with the resilience needed for years of regular use.

Modern C Maple Neck With Rolled Fingerboard Edges for Smooth Feel

The maple neck is carved to Fender’s Modern C profile, creating a familiar playing experience that feels equally comfortable handling rhythm work, lead playing and everything in between. A satin urethane finish promotes smooth movement up and down the neck, while the maple fingerboard contributes bright attack and articulate note definition. Rolled fingerboard edges create a broken-in feel from the first chord, while the 9.5" radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets provide the flexibility to accommodate expressive bends and modern playing techniques without sacrificing comfort. Together, these features deliver a playing experience that feels effortless, responsive and ready for long sessions on stage or in the studio.

Player Series Telecaster Pickups for Twang and Dynamic Response

A pair of Player Series Alnico V Telecaster single-coil pickups captures the unmistakable voice that has made the Telecaster a fixture across virtually every style of music. The neck pickup delivers warm, rounded tones with impressive clarity, while the bridge pickup provides the iconic snap, spank and focused bite that define the classic Telecaster sound. A traditional three-way blade switch keeps the control layout refreshingly straightforward, allowing players to move easily between neck, bridge and blended pickup sounds. Exceptionally responsive to picking dynamics and touch, the Telecaster pickup configuration rewards nuance while retaining the direct, honest character that has always been central to the design.

String-Through Bridge and ClassicGear Tuners for Stability

The 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster pairs traditional Telecaster hardware with modern reliability. Its string-through-body bridge with block steel saddles contributes to the instrument’s characteristic sustain, resonance and attack while providing dependable intonation. Fender ClassicGear tuning machines combine vintage-inspired aesthetics with an updated gear ratio for precise tuning adjustments and reliable stability. A synthetic bone nut further supports consistent tuning performance, creating a hardware package designed to handle everything from daily practice sessions to demanding live performances with confidence.

A Limited-Edition Tribute to 75 Years of the Telecaster

For three-quarters of a century, the Telecaster has remained a benchmark for direct, uncompromising electric guitar design. The Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster celebrates that achievement with a limited-edition model that blends iconic style, familiar feel and the unmistakable voice that helped make the Tele a legend. Finished in classic Candy Apple Red or Aztec Gold, it serves as a fitting tribute to a guitar whose appeal shows no signs of fading.