{"product_id":"fender-player-ii-modified-telecaster-sh-dusk","title":"Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dusk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Player II Modified Telecaster SH in Dusk\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the familiar Telecaster platform and gives it a carefully chosen set of performance-focused upgrades. Its combination of a powerful neck humbucker, Noiseless Tele bridge pickup, coil-splitting, locking tuners and modern six-saddle brass bridge makes this a particularly versatile Tele for players who want classic Fender character without being restricted to a traditional two-single-coil setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Modified humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e brings extra body and output to the neck position, while the \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Noiseless Tele bridge pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e retains the attack and bite expected from a Telecaster with considerably less unwanted single-coil noise. Pull the tone control to split the neck humbucker and you gain another useful tonal option for cleaner, more traditional Tele-style sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003eDusk\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rosewood fingerboard and black three-ply pickguard, this version has a contemporary appearance to match its upgraded specification. Add rolled fingerboard edges, a satin-finished Modern “C” maple neck, locking tuners, TUSQ nut and included Deluxe Gig Bag, and this is a Telecaster designed for players who expect one guitar to cover a lot of ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jsBecPIUziI?si=M23uwNGjWZS2GfNz\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayer II Modified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayer II Modified Telecaster SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0147480310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDusk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayer II Modified Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayer II Noiseless Tele\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush\/Pull Neck Humbucker Coil Split\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeluxe Gig Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModernised Tele versatility with upgraded electronics and hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock, blues, indie, alternative, country, pop, studio and live work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Player II Modified Telecaster SH Electric Guitar – Dusk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Deluxe Gig Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery new electric guitar supplied by Fair Deal Music is carefully checked before leaving us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Player II Modified Telecaster SH, our checks focus on overall playability, tuning stability, pickup and switching operation, push\/pull coil-split function, volume and tone controls, output signal, bridge and hardware operation and the general presentation of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any guitar, setup can shift slightly during delivery as timber responds naturally to changes in temperature and humidity. If you need advice on action, string gauge, pickup height or setting the guitar up around your own playing style, our experienced team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumbucker Power Meets Telecaster Bite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SH configuration is the biggest reason to choose this model. The Player II Modified humbucker gives the neck position a fuller, more powerful response for lead playing, overdrive and thicker clean sounds, while the Player II Noiseless Tele bridge pickup preserves the sharper attack and definition that make a Tele bridge pickup so useful in a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoil-Split Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA push\/pull switch on the tone control splits the neck humbucker, expanding the available sounds without cluttering the Telecaster's famously straightforward control layout. It is particularly useful if you move regularly between fuller humbucker sounds and cleaner, more open single-coil textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTreble-Bleed Volume Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe master volume incorporates a treble-bleed circuit designed to retain high-frequency clarity as the volume is reduced. This makes the guitar particularly useful for players who control clean-to-driven sounds directly from the instrument rather than leaving the volume control permanently at maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Playing Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck combines Fender's versatile \u003cstrong\u003eModern “C” profile\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 9.5\" radius rosewood fingerboard, rolled edges and 22 medium-jumbo frets. The result is familiar Fender geometry with a smoother, played-in feel around the fingerboard edges and plenty of room for bends, chords and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgraded Hardware For Working Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort-post locking tuners, a TUSQ nut, modern string tree and six individual brass bridge saddles are practical upgrades rather than cosmetic extras. String changes are straightforward, individual intonation adjustment is precise and the traditional Telecaster platform becomes better suited to demanding live and studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFender Player II Modified Telecaster SH vs Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Player II Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the standard \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e if your priority is the familiar two-single-coil Tele formula and you do not require the Modified model's locking tuners, Noiseless electronics or expanded switching. The Player II Modified SH is better suited to players who want a broader tonal range straight from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Player II Modified Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regular \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Modified Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e retains a two-single-coil arrangement and adds its own expanded switching options. It is the stronger choice for someone who wants to stay closer to classic Tele pickup architecture, while the SH version offers noticeably more neck-position power from its humbucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Player II Telecaster HH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Telecaster HH\u003c\/strong\u003e moves fully towards humbucker territory with two Player Series Alnico II humbuckers. It is better suited to players who consistently want thicker, higher-output sounds, whereas the Player II Modified SH deliberately keeps a genuine Tele-style bridge voice in the equation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender American Professional II Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Professional II Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a substantial step up for players prioritising US manufacture, its Deep “C” neck, V-Mod II single coils, compensated three-saddle bridge and premium American Professional specification. The Player II Modified SH takes a different approach, offering a particularly flexible SH pickup arrangement and extensive performance upgrades at a more accessible level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a strong choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGigging musicians who need several usable sounds from one guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelecaster players who want a fuller neck pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who like humbuckers but do not want to lose Tele bridge attack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists moving up from an entry-level or intermediate electric guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio musicians who value contrasting pickup textures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock and alternative players wanting more gain-friendly Tele tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues and roots players who use both clean and overdriven sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who value factory-fitted locking tuners and upgraded electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists who regularly control gain from the guitar's volume knob\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly appealing if you love the direct feel and simplicity of a Telecaster but find a traditional SS model slightly too specialised for the range of music you play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock \u0026amp; Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e – the neck humbucker handles thicker overdrive and lead sounds, while the bridge pickup remains articulate and cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlues\u003c\/strong\u003e – move from fuller neck tones to expressive Tele bridge sounds without changing guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndie\u003c\/strong\u003e – excellent for dynamic clean-to-driven playing, effects-heavy textures and rhythm parts that need definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry \u0026amp; Americana\u003c\/strong\u003e – the Noiseless Tele bridge pickup retains the attack needed for articulate picking and sharper rhythm work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePop \u0026amp; Function Work\u003c\/strong\u003e – the contrasting pickup types and coil split make it easier to cover several musical roles during the same set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Recording\u003c\/strong\u003e – multiple distinct pickup sounds make the Player II Modified SH useful when layering guitar parts without relying entirely on amplifier or pedal changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSH vs SS vs HH Telecaster: Which Pickup Layout Is Right For You?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eSS Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional choice, with single-coil pickups at both neck and bridge. An \u003cstrong\u003eHH Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e moves towards thicker, smoother and generally more powerful humbucker sounds. The \u003cstrong\u003eSH configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e used here sits deliberately between those two approaches: a humbucker at the neck provides extra weight, while a Tele single coil at the bridge preserves the sharper response that many players consider essential to the Telecaster design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coil-split function makes the SH format even more adaptable. If you regularly move between clean rhythm, blues, classic rock, indie and higher-gain sounds, it offers a useful compromise between traditional Tele personality and the added muscle of a humbucker-equipped electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing between an SS, SH or HH Telecaster, or deciding which amplifier and pedals will best suit your setup? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in our Birmingham store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster has always been closely connected with practical, working-musician design. Fender's bolt-on neck construction dates back to the company's earliest solid-body electric guitars of the 1950s, creating an instrument platform that was straightforward to maintain, adjust and modify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat culture of modification is central to the \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Modified Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. Guitarists have spent decades changing pickups, wiring, tuners, nuts and bridges to adapt Fender instruments to their own needs, and the series takes several of those popular player-led modifications and incorporates them at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Player II Modified Telecaster SH demonstrates that idea particularly clearly. It retains the basic Telecaster shape, scale and control philosophy while combining two different pickup types, expanded switching and modernised hardware. 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That pairing gives the guitar a convincing reason to exist alongside both conventional Telecasters and dual-humbucker alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upgrades are practical too. 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Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH good for high-gain guitar sounds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The neck humbucker gives you a thicker, more powerful starting point for driven lead and rhythm sounds, while the Noiseless bridge pickup keeps the sharper Tele character available when you need more attack and definition. For players focused exclusively on heavy tones, an HH guitar may still be preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does splitting the neck humbucker actually change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe push\/pull control changes the neck pickup from its full humbucker operation to a single-coil-style voice. The split setting is useful when you want a lighter, more open response rather than the fuller output of the complete humbucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a treble-bleed circuit useful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn many passive guitars, reducing the volume control also reduces some high-frequency content. 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