Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Diamond Dust Sparkle

Quick Product Summary

The Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster® in Diamond Dust Sparkle celebrates 75 years of the Telecaster with a limited-edition specification that goes beyond a simple anniversary finish. Built around an alder body with a spectacular sparkle treatment, this model combines familiar Player II playability with exclusive anniversary pickups and premium cosmetic appointments.

The maple neck uses Fender's comfortable Modern “C” profile, paired with a slab rosewood fingerboard, 9.5" radius, rolled fingerboard edges and 22 medium-jumbo frets. It offers a contemporary playing experience while retaining the familiar 25.5" Telecaster scale.

The standout electronic upgrade is a pair of 75th Anniversary Thunderbolt™ Single-Coil Telecaster® pickups, designed with oversized pole pieces for enhanced output, clarity and punch. Add the 4-ply Aged White Pearl pickguard, commemorative 75th Anniversary neck plate, ClassicGear™ tuners and included Deluxe Gig Bag, and this becomes a particularly distinctive Player II Telecaster for players who want something more exclusive than a standard production model.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Fender
Collection	Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection
Model	Player II Sparkle Telecaster®
Model Number	0140770313
Finish	Diamond Dust Sparkle
Body	Alder
Fingerboard	Slab Rosewood
Neck	Maple, Modern “C”
Fingerboard Radius	9.5"
Pickups	75th Anniversary Thunderbolt™ Telecaster® Single-Coils
Bridge	6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele®
Condition	New
Included Item	Deluxe Gig Bag
Main Appeal	Limited-edition anniversary Telecaster with exclusive pickups and sparkle finish
Best For	Gigging, recording, rock, indie, blues, country, pop and collectors

What’s Included?

• Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster®

• Fender Deluxe Gig Bag

• 3/16" hex truss rod wrench

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

As with the new electric guitars we sell, this Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster is checked by the Fair Deal Music team before leaving the shop.

We assess its general playing condition, tuning hardware, pickup operation, three-way selector, controls and output so that obvious issues can be identified before dispatch.

Guitar setups can naturally move slightly during delivery because instruments respond to changes in temperature and humidity. Players also have individual preferences for neck relief, action and overall playing feel, so minor adjustment after the guitar has acclimatised can occasionally be beneficial.

Why Choose The Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster?

Exclusive Thunderbolt™ Telecaster Pickups

Unlike the regular 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster colours, this Sparkle model uses a pair of 75th Anniversary Thunderbolt™ single-coil pickups. Their oversized pole pieces are designed to deliver enhanced output, clarity and punch while keeping the essential directness of a traditional two-single-coil Telecaster.

Diamond Dust Sparkle Finish

This is a Telecaster built to stand out. The Diamond Dust Sparkle finish catches the light in a way that conventional solid and Sunburst finishes simply cannot, making this an especially attractive choice for stage players or collectors wanting an anniversary model with an immediately identifiable appearance.

Player II Neck With Rolled Edges

The Modern “C” maple neck combines a 9.5" slab rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges, giving the guitar a comfortable, familiar feel straight away. Medium-jumbo frets and a 25.5" scale keep it suitable for rhythm work, chord playing, bends and lead techniques.

Modern Six-Saddle Telecaster Bridge

The six-saddle string-through-body bridge uses block steel saddles, giving every string its own intonation adjustment. It retains the practical simplicity of a fixed Telecaster bridge while providing more individual setup control than a traditional three-saddle vintage design.

Fender 75th Anniversary Sparkle Telecaster vs Popular Alternatives

vs 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster

The regular 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster colours use Player Series Alnico V Telecaster pickups and more conventional three-ply pickguards. The Diamond Dust Sparkle version steps away from that formula with exclusive Thunderbolt™ pickups, an Aged White Pearl pickguard and Deluxe Gig Bag. Choose the Sparkle if the exclusive electronics and anniversary presentation justify the step up.

vs Standard Player II Telecaster

The regular Player II Telecaster shares many important foundations, including a Modern “C” neck, rolled 9.5" fingerboard edges, 22 medium-jumbo frets, six-saddle bridge and ClassicGear™ tuners. It uses Player Series Alnico V pickups rather than the anniversary Thunderbolt set. Choose the normal Player II when straightforward value is the priority; choose this model for the limited-edition specification and visual impact.

vs American Professional II Telecaster

The American Professional II Telecaster moves into Fender's American professional range with V-Mod II pickups, a Deep “C” neck profile, upgraded bridge design, sculpted neck heel and additional switching functionality. It is better suited to someone prioritising a premium USA-built working instrument; the Anniversary Player II Sparkle makes more sense if exclusivity, appearance and contemporary Mexican-made Player-series feel are the attraction.

vs American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster

The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster goes in almost the opposite direction, recreating an early blackguard Telecaster with an ash body, 7.25" maple fingerboard, 1951 “U” neck and Pure Vintage '51 pickups. Choose the American Vintage II for period accuracy; choose the Anniversary Player II Sparkle for contemporary playability, rolled rosewood fingerboard edges and a more modern anniversary interpretation.

Who Is The 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster For?

This is a strong choice for a player who already knows they like the Telecaster format but wants something more distinctive than a standard Player II.

Gigging musicians should appreciate the combination of fixed-bridge simplicity, comfortable rolled-edge neck and higher-impact appearance, while recording players get the familiar usefulness of bridge, neck and combined Telecaster sounds with a unique anniversary pickup set.

It also has obvious appeal to Fender enthusiasts and collectors. The limited-edition Diamond Dust Sparkle finish, commemorative neck plate, exclusive pickups and anniversary-specific presentation distinguish it clearly from a normal production Player II.

Looking for advice on choosing between a Player II, American Professional II, American Vintage II or another Fender Telecaster? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in our Birmingham showroom.

Suitable Genres & Playing Styles

The dual-single-coil Telecaster format makes this guitar well suited to:

• Rock

• Indie

• Alternative

• Country

• Blues

• Pop

• Punk

• Funk

• Americana

• Singer-songwriter work

• Clean rhythm guitar

• Overdriven lead playing

• Effects-based rigs

• Home and studio recording

• Live performance

The bridge position offers the most attack and cut, while the neck pickup provides a smoother voice. Combining both gives a useful balanced rhythm sound that works particularly well with cleaner amplifiers and modulation, delay or reverb effects.

What Makes The Diamond Dust Sparkle Model Different?

The important distinction is that Diamond Dust Sparkle is not simply another colour option for the standard 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster.

Fender equips this version with the anniversary-specific Thunderbolt™ pickup set, which uses oversized pole pieces and is designed for greater output, punch and clarity. The four-ply Aged White Pearl pickguard also gives the guitar a more premium visual treatment than the parchment guards fitted to the conventional anniversary Player II colours.

The supplied Deluxe Gig Bag adds further value and makes the guitar more practical for rehearsals, lessons and gigs from day one. For someone comparing anniversary Player II Telecasters, these differences make the Sparkle model the more distinctive package.

Story & Context

The Telecaster story dates back to the beginning of Fender's solid-body electric guitar production. Fender introduced the two-pickup Broadcaster in 1950, but a naming conflict led to the Broadcaster name disappearing shortly afterwards.

During the transitional period, instruments were produced without a model name on the headstock decal and later became known to collectors as “Nocasters”. In 1951, Fender adopted the Telecaster name, inspired by the rapidly expanding medium of television.

What followed was one of the longest-running success stories in electric guitar history. The basic Telecaster concept – bolt-on neck, fixed bridge, two pickups and straightforward controls – proved adaptable enough to survive decades of changing musical styles without losing its identity.

The 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection celebrates 1951–2026, and the Player II Sparkle model approaches that milestone from a contemporary perspective. Rather than recreating a 1951 instrument, it combines modern Player II ergonomics with anniversary-specific electronics, cosmetic details and a finish designed to make the celebration immediately visible.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Fender
Model	75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster®
Model Number	0140770313
Series	Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection
Colour	Diamond Dust Sparkle
Orientation	Right-Handed
Body Shape	Telecaster®
Body Material	Alder
Body Style	Solid Body
Body Finish	Gloss Polyester
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	Modern “C”
Neck Construction	4-Bolt Standard
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane Back with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Fingerboard Material	Slab Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm
Fingerboard Edges	Rolled
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.650" / 42 mm
Position Inlays	White Dot
Side Dots	White
Truss Rod	Single Action, Head Adjust
Bridge Pickup	75th Anniversary Thunderbolt™ Single-Coil Telecaster®
Neck Pickup	75th Anniversary Thunderbolt™ Single-Coil Telecaster®
Pickup Configuration	SS
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching	3-Position Blade
Bridge	6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele® with Block Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting	4-Screw Vintage-Style
Tuning Machines	Fender® ClassicGear™
Hardware Finish	Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard	4-Ply Aged White Pearl
Neck Plate	4-Bolt with 75th Anniversary Logo
Pickup Covers	Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Control Knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip	Barrel Style, Black
String Trees	Dual-Wing
Strings	Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel, .009–.042
Case / Gig Bag	Deluxe Gig Bag

Power Requirements

The Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster uses passive single-coil pickups and requires no battery or external power supply.

Connect it to a suitable guitar amplifier, audio interface, effects processor, modeller or pedalboard using a standard ¼" instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict 🎵

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster is more interesting than a standard Player II in a commemorative finish. The exclusive Thunderbolt™ pickups, Aged White Pearl guard, anniversary neck plate and supplied Deluxe Gig Bag give it enough individual identity to feel like a genuine special edition.

At the same time, Fender has retained the features that make Player II guitars so approachable: a Modern “C” neck, rolled 9.5" rosewood fingerboard, medium-jumbo frets, ClassicGear™ tuners and an individually adjustable six-saddle bridge.

Best suited for: Gigging players, Fender enthusiasts and Telecaster fans wanting a limited-edition instrument with modern playability.

Customers usually upgrade from: Squier Classic Vibe, Fender Standard, older Player-series guitars and other mid-priced Tele-style instruments.

Most commonly paired with: Fender or boutique-style valve/modelling amplifier, quality instrument cable, overdrive, delay and reverb pedals.

Our tip: If you're choosing between this and a normal Player II, don't make the decision on finish alone. The Thunderbolt™ pickups and included Deluxe Gig Bag make the Sparkle model a genuinely different package.

Showroom feedback: Diamond Dust Sparkle is the obvious visual talking point, but the rosewood board and Aged White Pearl pickguard stop it looking overly flashy. It balances anniversary styling with a familiar, highly usable Player II neck and bridge setup.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

From our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team has spent decades helping beginners, enthusiasts and experienced players choose instruments and equipment that genuinely suit their needs.

With limited-edition models such as the 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster, we're happy to help you compare the instrument against standard Player II, American Professional and vintage-inspired alternatives so you can choose the Telecaster that suits your playing rather than simply the specification sheet.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment

• Competitive prices on leading music brands

• Secure UK-wide delivery

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• Secure online ordering

• A large Birmingham music showroom

• Decades of experience with both new and pre-owned musical instruments and equipment

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More.

Thinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.

We're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.

Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Fender Thunderbolt Telecaster pickups?

The 75th Anniversary Thunderbolt™ pickups are anniversary-specific Telecaster single-coils featuring oversized pole pieces. They are designed to provide enhanced output, clarity and punch while retaining the direct character of a traditional Telecaster pickup layout.

Is this the same as a normal 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster?

No. The Diamond Dust Sparkle model has its own Thunderbolt™ pickups, 4-ply Aged White Pearl pickguard and Deluxe Gig Bag, making it a distinct version within the anniversary collection.

Is the Diamond Dust Sparkle finish suitable for live use?

Yes. The sparkle finish is particularly effective under stage lighting, making it a strong option for performers wanting an instrument with more visual impact than a conventional solid colour.

Does the rosewood fingerboard have rolled edges?

Yes. The 9.5" slab rosewood fingerboard uses rolled edges to provide a smoother, slightly played-in feel around the sides of the neck.

Does this Telecaster have a vintage three-saddle bridge?

No. It uses a modern six-saddle string-through-body Telecaster bridge with block steel saddles. Each string therefore has an individually adjustable saddle for more precise intonation setup.

Can I use heavier strings?

Yes. The factory specification is .009–.042, but other gauges can be fitted. A significant change in string tension may require adjustments to neck relief, action and intonation.

Is this Telecaster good for distorted guitar sounds?

Yes. The Thunderbolt pickups' enhanced output and clarity make the guitar particularly interesting for overdrive and distortion as well as cleaner Telecaster sounds.

Can I use it for country music?

Absolutely. The bridge pickup retains the attack and definition that make Tele-style guitars useful for country and roots playing, but the guitar is equally suited to rock, indie, blues, pop and alternative music.

Is the neck suitable for lead guitar?

Yes. The 9.5" radius, medium-jumbo frets and rolled fingerboard edges provide a more contemporary environment for bends and lead work than the 7.25" boards found on strict vintage-style Telecasters.

Should I choose this or an American Vintage II Telecaster?

Choose the Anniversary Player II Sparkle if you prefer contemporary neck dimensions, rolled rosewood edges, individual bridge saddles and anniversary styling. Choose an American Vintage II if period-correct construction, vintage hardware, traditional neck profiles and historically voiced pickups are the priority.

The Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Telecaster in Diamond Dust Sparkle succeeds because the anniversary treatment goes deeper than colour alone. Its exclusive pickups, premium cosmetic appointments, comfortable Player II neck and included gig bag create a distinctive Telecaster that remains practical enough to be played regularly rather than simply admired.