Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard

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Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back
Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back
Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back
Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back
Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back
Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back
Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back Fender Player Lead III Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard, Action Position Back
Loaded with alnico 2 humbuckers, the Fender Player Lead III packs an agressive punch. The hardtail bridge design gives this guitar sustain for days.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Alder body Light weight with a wide tonal range
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Fender Player alnico 2 humbucker Fat sound with a clear, modern edge
Strings-thru-body hardtail bridge Strings seated in body; more resonance and control

In response to low-priced import competition, Fender created the Lead Series in 1979, featuring a new solid-body design, hard-tail bridges and cool new wiring options. Appealing to a wide variety of players, the sleek new Lead models kicked off a fresh creative era in Fender's history.


See the Fender Lead II and III in action from Fender:


The Player Lead III, a tribute to the original 1982-only model, features a set of hot alnico V Player humbucking pickups, dual-toggle switches for pickup selection and coil-splits and a modern "C" neck shape with medium jumbo frets.
The Player Lead Series offers style, power and versatility in a comfortable, easy-to-play package.

Specifications

Series: Player
Model Name: Lead III
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Colors: Maple Fingerboard, Sienna Sunburst
Neck: Maple, Modern "C"
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Back, Gloss Urethane Front
Fingerboard: Maple
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
Tuning Machines: Vintage "F" Logo
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Block Saddles
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
Pickups: Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking (Bridge, Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle:
- Position 1: Bridge Pickup
- Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups
- Position 3: Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, Additional 3-Position Toggle:
- Position 1: Splits Bridge Pickup
- Position 2: Off
- Position 3: Splits Neck Pickup
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: None

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted July 9, 2020 by Kendyl W in Sandwich, IL

"My first MIM Fender, and I'm impressed!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Guitar arrived 22 hours after I ordered it, and was in flawless condition. I have put it through the paces for two months now, and I can say that it has exceeded my expectations. It is a lot of fun to play, and more and more I find myself leaving my Ultra under the bed, and playing this instead. I'm thrilled with this guitar, and consider it $600 well spent.

Musical Background:

45 years

Musical Style:

rock
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