Vintage Tele Vibes with Modern Energy
The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH couples a hot-rodded combination of classic design and player-centric features that bridges the gap between iconic Tele tone and modern performance. With its Player II Noiseless pickups and a modified circuit featuring a treble bleed, the Player II Modified Telecaster SH operates with a noise-free, consistent tone — even at lower volumes. In the neck position, a Player II Modified humbucker is thick but articulate with a push-pull split switch to toggle classic single-coil Tele tones. An alder body, a modern C maple neck, and a rolled fingerboard add up to refined playability, complete with newly designed sting trees and short shaft locking tuners for added stability. Sweetwater Tele fans who long for the brass of vintage instruments delight in this guitar’s secret: six satin chrome-plated brass saddles that facilitate trademark sustain while offering advanced intonation adjustment. Overall, the features and playability of the Player II Modified Tele SH culminate in an instrument with the classic aesthetic and feel you crave, as well as modern advancements that will elevate your playing experience.
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A modified Tele experience
With a classic Fender shape and softer edges, the Player II Modified Telecaster SH plays like a Tele should, with a light, fast feel that few other designs can rival. Large enough to be comfortable in hand, the modern C shape is iconic for a reason, allowing enough girth for chords while remaining agile for faster runs and solos. The rolled fingerboard edges are free from sharp edges with a contour that mimics the hand's natural curvature.
Stability and sustain
Fender’s Player II series is known for its player-friendly design, and the Player II Modified Telecaster SH doubles down on this element. A set of ClassicGear short-shaft locking tuners adorns the headstock, allowing for fewer wraps while helping to hold your strings closer to the headstock for added stability. Working in tandem with the tuners, a newly designed string tree with a smoother edge seats the higher strings, creating fewer snags when tuning. Fender understands the importance of brass saddles on a Tele, and the Player II Modified Telecaster SH retains six with a clean satin chrome finish, expediting precision, stability, and superior intonation adjustment.
A merger of silent technology and classic tones
Debuting in 1998, Fender’s Noiseless single-coil changed the guitar world. Fender modified this iconic design to create its exclusive Player II Noiseless Tele pickup, which offers the iconic Tele twang with articulate highs, aggressive mids, and mellow lows. A modified circuit brings modern flexibility to this Telecaster, with features that retain vintage tones while adding an assortment of contemporary sounds. Meanwhile, a treble bleed pot adds a highpass filter as you lower the volume, keeping the crisp high end that is often lost at lower volumes. In the neck, you’ll engage humbucker warmth, with the Player II Modified humbucker providing fat tone without sacrificing articulation. Pull on the tone pot and split the humbucker, transforming your tone with the classic single-coil neck tones for which the Tele is known.
Fender II Modified series: a musical joyride
Like a tuned-up classic car, Fender’s Player II series injects all-time classic designs with a high-octane dose of power and performance. Born out of a deep exploration under the hood and a thorough examination of Player II instruments, Fender has introduced the Player II Modified series. Home to hot-rodded editions of Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass models, the Player II Modified series features timeless touches, including quality tonewoods, rolled fingerboard edges, and legendary body shapes. Meanwhile, a barrage of high-performance upgrades, including new noiseless pickups, elevated electronics, and reimagined hardware, deliver a souped-up playing experience. It all equates to an inventive line that beautifully complements the essence of what has made Fender the go-to choice for musicians since 1946. Like a sleek coupe fresh from the garage, your Fender Player II Modified series instrument is ready to ride.
Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH Features:
- Classic design and player-centric features combine for iconic Tele tone and modern flexibility
- Alder body with modern C maple neck and rolled fingerboard enhance playability
- Player II Noiseless Tele pickups offer Tele twang with articulate highs, aggressive mids, and mellow lows
- Treble bleed pot keeps the high-end crisp at lower volumes
- Player II Modified neck humbucker emits fat, articulate warmth
- Push-pull split switch engages classic Tele neck single-coil tone
- ClassicGear short-shaft locking tuners add security and hold your strings closer to the headstock for stability
- String tree with a smoother edge creates fewer snags when tuning
- Satin chrome-plated brass saddles offer ample sustain
