Player II Refines the Iconic Indispensable Fender Telecaster The Player II series Telecaster combines timeless Fender tone and performance and pairs them with playability improvements from the Player II line. This Telecaster’s ash body and maple neck supply the sound of the first Telecaster models that used ash instead of alder. Some still prefer ash for its smoky bass, sweet trebles, and mature midrange, and ash more than delivers the Tele snap and bite you want. Country twang? You bet, but you can also delve into hard rock, pop, Midwest emo, blues, and a laundry list of other genres, whether old-school or current. Two single-coil Alnico V pickups support the Player II Tele’s classic resonance with punchy mix-cutting levels suitable for fiery country picking, shimmering rhythm chords, high-gain rock, and beyond. What’s more, the Player II Telecaster’s modern C-shaped maple neck is a smooth player for purists and newcomers alike.