Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our guitar workshop, this instrument is a 2024 pre-owned model in near-mint condition.

New strings installed (Ernie Ball Slinky 9-46).

Fender Deluxe gigbag included.

• Overall condition: 9.5/10
• Frets: 9.5/10
• Truss rod: OK
• Electronics: OK
• 100% original, no modifications.

FENDER Japan Hybrid II Telecaster SH RW Black

• MIJ – Made in Japan
• Serial Number: JD24004137
• Weight: 3.350 kg
• Body: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: Modern "C"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Frets: 22 Narrow Tall frets
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Nut Material: Bone
• Pickup Configuration: SH
• Neck Pickup: Fender Hybrid II Custom Voiced Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Fender Hybrid II Custom Voiced Telecaster Single-Coil
• Pickup Selector: 3-way switch
• Master Volume
• Master Tone with push-pull humbucker coil-split (single-coil mode)
• Bridge: Vintage-style Telecaster bridge with 3 compensated brass saddles (string-through-body)
• Tuners: Vintage Locking Tuners
• Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome

The Fender Hybrid II Telecaster SH is one of those guitars that reminds you why Japanese Fender production now holds such a special place within the Fender universe. From the very first moment you pick it up, you immediately notice an impressive level of care and precision. The neck fit, finish quality, fretwork, and overall assembly all demonstrate remarkable craftsmanship. While some recent American-made models can occasionally show slight variations in quality, this Japanese Telecaster displays outstanding consistency and attention to detail.

The Modern C neck profile is particularly successful, offering an ideal balance between modern comfort and traditional feel. The rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing surface, while the Narrow Tall frets deliver excellent precision for both chord work and string bending. The instrument inspires confidence immediately and invites long playing sessions.

Sonically, the SH pickup configuration represents a particularly smart evolution of the classic Telecaster formula. The bridge pickup retains all the attack, clarity, definition, and bite that have made the Telecaster famous for more than seventy years. Clean tones are rich, dynamic, and beautifully articulated. The neck humbucker adds a warmer, fuller, and more powerful dimension, making it ideal for blues, rock, fusion, and even more modern styles. Thanks to the push-pull coil-split function, the guitar becomes exceptionally versatile, covering a remarkably wide tonal range without ever losing its Telecaster identity.

The hardware further reinforces the guitar’s excellent overall impression. The locking tuners provide outstanding tuning stability, while the compensated three-brass-saddle bridge successfully preserves vintage character while delivering modern intonation accuracy. Every component appears to have been chosen with a clear purpose: enhancing the player's experience.

What stands out most about this Hybrid II is the relationship between perceived quality and price. Over the past several years, Fender’s Japanese factories have reached an exceptional level of mastery. For many experienced guitarists, Japanese production is no longer simply a credible alternative to American-made models—it has surpassed them in certain key areas such as manufacturing consistency, finish quality, quality control, and attention to detail. This Hybrid II is a shining example of that achievement.

In the end, this Made in Japan Telecaster SH is arguably one of the most compelling offerings in Fender’s current lineup. It combines the timeless soul of a Telecaster with genuinely useful modern upgrades, all packaged in an instrument built to an exceptionally high standard. An inspiring, versatile, and beautifully crafted guitar that once again confirms the excellence of contemporary Japanese luthiery.