Fender Modern Player Telecaster Plus Electric Guitar with Maple Neck

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Play this Tele fat, thin, clean or dirty. With three pickups in an HSS configuration, the Modern Player Telecaster Plus is a unique take on a classic guitar.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Pine body Balanced response, similar to alder
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
H/S/S pickup configuration 2 single-coils and bridge humbucker; tonal variety
Strings-thru-body hardtail bridge Strings seated in body; more resonance and control

As its name promises, the Fender Modern Player Telecaster Plus delivers the classic twangy tones of the Fender Tele with a few key updates for the modern-day musician. The most notable addition to this legendary design is this Tele's unique three-pickup configuration. Now, in addition to the expected Tele pickup in the neck position, you've got a Stratocaster single-coil pickup in the middle seat. Below that, you'll find a humbucker in the bridge slot with its own mini-toggle coil-split switch. With the three most common electric guitar pickups in a single instrument, it's an understatement to say that this guitar offers incredible tonal versatility! This Modern Player Telecaster is further distinguished with an all-pine body that looks gorgeous under any finish.

Classic Tele Neck, Fretboard and Hardware

While offering a few dramatic updates, the Fender Modern Player Telecaster retains a few tried-and-true characteristics of its famous forebears. The 22-fret maple neck measures 25.5 inches, and comes in a classic C-shape with a 9.5-inch fretboard radius. The synthetic bone nut measures in at a familiar 1.65 inches. The hardware is pure vintage styling all the way, with a 6-saddle strings-thru-body hardtail bridge. The super-grippable knurled chrome control knobs feature the classic dome-shaped tops. The glistening chrome hardware serves as the perfect accent to the two-tone black/white pick guard.

Three Pickups, Infinite Tones

Just from looking at the pickups, you can read more tell the Fender Modern Player Telecaster is an instrument for serious tone freaks. The HSS configuration includes both Tele- and Strat-style single-coils, along with a humbucking double-coil. The real advantage here lies in how the 5-position switch selector allows you to combine your pickups in Bridge-Middle or Middle-Neck pickup combinations, or use any pickup independently. The humbucker also comes with its own mini-toggle, which opens up a tighter, more focused sound from the bridge position.

Warning: May Make Your Other Guitars Unnecessary

The Telecaster has always been prized for its unique tonal properties and distinctive profile. With the Fender Modern Player Telecaster, you can take home all of these celebrated features while secretly packing an arsenal of tones normally only found on other guitars. And all this for a song!

Features:

- Pine Body
- Gloss Polyester Finish
- Maple "C" Shape Neck
- Maple Fretboard
- 9.5-inch Fretboard Radius
- 22 Jumbo Frets
- 25.5-inch Scale Length
- 1.65 inch Nut Width
- Synthetic Bone Nut
- Humbucking Pickup in bridge position
- Stratocaster single-coil pickup in middle position
- Telecaster single-coil pickup in pickup position
- 5-Position Blade pickup selector switch
- Bridge-Middle and Middle-Neck pickup combinations possible
- Mini-Toggle Rear Coil Selector Switch on humbucker
- Master Volume, Master Tone Controls
- Nickel/Chrome Hardware
- Vintage Style Tuning Machines
- Vintage Style 6-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body Hardtail Bridge
- Knurled Chrome Dome Control Knobs
- 3-Ply Black/White/Black Pickguard
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- Series: Modern Player
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Material: Pine
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Fretboard: Maple
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5 in. (24.1 cm)
- Frets: 22, Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5 in. (64.8 cm)
- Nut Width: 1.650 in. (42 mm)
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Pickups :
- Modern Player Humbucking Pickup (Bridge)
- Modern Player Strat Pickup (Middle)
- Modern Player Tele Pickup (Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:
- Position 1. Bridge Pickup
- Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
- Position 3. Middle Pickup
- Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
- Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Aux Switching: Mini-Toggle Rear Coil Selector Switch
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Keys: Vintage Style Tuning Machines
- Bridge: Vintage Style 6-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body Hardtail Bridge
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome Dome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
- Strings: Fender USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)

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

Fender Modern Player Telecaster Plus

The Fender Modern Player Telecaster Plus HSS is that rare bird among Telecasters -- a triple-pickup model -- further distinguished by a pine body and mini-toggle coil-split switch for the Modern Player humbucking bridge pickup. Other features include C-shaped maple neck, maple fretboard with 9.5 inch radius and 22 jumbo frets, Modern Player single-coil Telecaster neck pickup and Modern Player Stratocaster middle pickup, five-way pickup switching, three-ply pickguard, knurled "chrome-dome" control knobs, vintage-style Stratocaster string-through-body six-saddle hard-tail bridge, vintage-style tuners and nickel/chrome hardware.

Throughout its history, Fender has always made a special point of welcoming players to the family by offering entry-level instruments of remarkable style and substance (such as the Duo-Sonic, Mustang and Musicmaster models), with great sound, classic looks, solid performance and eminent affordability. The Modern Player series continues that great my-first-Fender tradition, with thoroughly modern features and several distinctively unconventional takes on our most revered instruments-all with outstandingly attainable value.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (36 ratings)
Submitted January 8, 2014 by Bill K in Gray, TN

"Surprisingly Exceptional!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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As a player who's been around for many years, I was a bit hesitant to purchase a Modern Player Telecaster. But after hearing a few demos, I couldn't resist it. The pickups are very good, and the humbucker and Strat pickups add a lot to the traditional Tele sound. In fact, I would say that this guitar's sound is about as versatile as any guitar I've ever had (and that includes several Fenders, Gibsons, Ibanezes, and many more.) I was also expecting it to feel a bit cheap, but it feels like a really good Telecaster. The maple neck looks as good as any, and the body finish is top-notch (I got the Honey Burst). The hardware is all nice, and the added coil-tap for the humbucker is a sweet addition. My only complaint... it is HEAVY! I'm getting old, and my back isn't what it used to be. But this guitar is so cool that I just ordered a very wide strap from zZounds, because I plan on using this guitar a lot... if my back hold up! ;)

Musical Background:

I've been playing for 51 years now. I play guitar, bass, keyboards, mandolin

Musical Style:

Classic rock, jazz, fusion, Christian contemporary
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