Fender Player II Telecaster on the Bench Today

[@bernardmacseoin1113]

Great detailed review, thanks for posting !

[@guitarcollectorguy]

Thank you!

[@marvinthemartian6788]

I bought the player 2 hh in coral red. Upgraded from the bent steel saddles to block saddles, locking tuners, and the round string tree instead of the ugly cheap looking one. The model has a comfort cut, and a player plus neck. The neck is fantastic. I’m very pleased with the guitar. The pickups are classic humbuckers, not hot, which surprised me that I like them. With upgrades, I would recommend the player 2

[@guitarcollectorguy]

A very good recommendation.

[@Dragon_rls]

Great review Jaime. Thank you. For me, I'm still rocking my "Jaimecaster". I think I'll be passing on this one for the time being.

[@guitarcollectorguy]

Thank you very much!

[@tendingtropic7778]

you are such an expert! question: doubting between this and the HH version. What are benefits of the HH? less noise?

[@guitarcollectorguy]

Different sounding pickups and less noise. The single coil model is very quiet.

[@TimSpencer-kf6ft]

Good Stuff!

[@bradleyolinger1691]

Just got a good deal on a Gen 1 Player Telecaster Body(In Tidepool) that I plan to build a project guitar with. It looks to be routed the same as the Player II. I have very specific preferences on a lot of aspects of a guitar, so I’m thinking the Player series will be a great mod platform.

[@guitarcollectorguy]

I use player parts in a lot of my builds.

[@bradleyolinger1691]

@@guitarcollectorguy, so far I’ve modified an Epi Les Paul Classic Worn(which needs repairs due to a faulty replacement harness) and a Squier Sonic Strat HSS(I moved it to a SSS with a rail stacked humbucker and two noiseless singles). This will be my first build effectively from scratch. I was thinking about a Humbucker-P90-Humbucker(Nashville on Steroids), but after this video, there may be other variations worth a look. Didn’t expect the option for a P90 at the neck.

[@bradleyolinger1691]

@@guitarcollectorguy, so far I’ve modified an Epi Les Paul Classic Worn(which needs repairs due to a faulty replacement harness) and a Squier Sonic Strat HSS(I moved it to a SSS with a rail stacked humbucker and two noiseless singles). This will be my first build effectively from scratch. I was thinking about a Humbucker-P90-Humbucker(Nashville on Steroids), but after this video, there may be other variations worth a look. Didn’t expect the option for a P90 at the neck.

[@Guanabana77]

Thanks for the great overview. At the moment I can't decide between the Player 2 and the Harley Benton 25TE. What would you recommend. Is the Player 2 worth 3 times the price?

[@guitarcollectorguy]

I would look at the Squier 60s Telecaster Custom line. There are a lot of color available and it is middle ground to the two choices you pose. www.fender.com/en-US/squier-electric-guitars/telecaster/classic-vibe-60s-custom-telecaster/0374040500.html

[@guitarcollectorguy]

It is a phenomenal guitar.

[@boristhemouse5507]

Look at the player plus.

[@R1GAMBLER]

good to see rosewood again. kewl color! wonder how it would look with a cream or mint guard

[@Dragon_rls]

About time huh?

[@Astronaut_FX]

I just picked up this same guitar. I swapped out the pickguard for a tortoise shell. I love how it looks.

[@brettsmith7245]

Fender needs get on it with letting guitars go without a half way inspection , Have you looked at AIO (all in one) guitars ever?

[@guitarcollectorguy]

I have not looked at them.

[@kanjinha]

Hi mate, just to confirm sorry, so the neck pocket fits a P90? from the video I couldn't tell, always imagined for a Humbucker as in the 1st Player series. Cheers

[@guitarcollectorguy]

Yes, the neck pickup will take the following pickups - Telecaster Single Coil, Standard Single Coil, Humbucker, and P90.

[@guitarcollectorguy]

You will need another pickguard for whatever pickup size.

[@kanjinha]

@@guitarcollectorguy many thanks for answering! Cheers

[@guitarcollectorguy]

@@kanjinha you are very welcome

[@animalcuevas]

whats the neck relief and action height you used for it,

[@guitarcollectorguy]

For string height I like medium low so I go with 1.50mm for the low strings and around 1.25mm for the high strings. I measure top of fret to bottom of the string. Both at the 12th fret.

[@guitarcollectorguy]

For neck relief I use a .20mm feeler gauge for the low E and A strings. Some go with a .25 for a 9.5 inch radius neck

[@ImOnYouTube]

I would much rather go after a Classic Vibe. Had much better results from those guitars

[@tobbebergman7583]

3,676 KG is way to heavy for a Tele ! Hopefully the chambered will be much lighter and around 3 KG !

[@janzahalka9096]

Is there any drop-in classic 3-saddle bridge for these?

[@Dragon_rls]

If not, I'm sure there will be soon.

[@guitarcollectorguy]

This bridge had been around for a long time. I am not aware of a drop in vintage 3 saddle bridge.

[@kevinmackfurniture]

If AllParts doesn't have one, they don't make it. I have however found some success on Etsy. Bespoke bridges galore.

[@2204JCM]

When you change brands of strings or string gauges you normally need to reintonate the guitar. Truss rod adjustment too.

[@Dragon_rls]

Least expensive guitar in my collection. It gets a misappropriate amount of play time.

[@frankorobinson1540]

A crappy set up guitar is a very disappointing experience for all players. I had to just teach myself how to basically build a guitar for there is nobody in my area that could set up my guitars as a buy them .if manufacturers would spend a little more time on setup and qc would do therd job excellent instruments could be enjoyable right out of the box,

[@BkBk-gy6vr]

Colors selection is bad on these player iis

[@TheIronPrice]

I like this green.