Fender Player II Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Mocha, (Open Box) Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Fender Player II Telecaster in Mocha brings classic Telecaster simplicity together with a modern playing feel, making it an excellent choice for guitarists who want unmistakable Fender character without committing to a deliberately vintage-style specification.

This particular Mocha version is especially interesting thanks to its chambered mahogany body, paired with a maple neck and maple fingerboard. A Modern “C” neck profile, rolled fingerboard edges, 9.5-inch radius and 22 medium jumbo frets give the Player II Telecaster an accessible contemporary feel, while a pair of Player Series Alnico V Telecaster single-coils provide the familiar bridge bite, neck warmth and clear two-pickup combination that make the Telecaster such a versatile electric guitar.

Offered here as an Open Box example, it is a strong option for players looking for a current-generation Fender Player II Telecaster in the distinctive Mocha finish.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Fender
Series	Player II
Model	Telecaster
Finish	Mocha
Condition	Open Box
Body	Chambered Mahogany
Fingerboard	Maple
Pickups	2 x Player Series Alnico V Tele Single-Coils
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Main Appeal	Classic Telecaster tones with modern playability
Best For	Rock, indie, blues, country, pop, alternative and general-purpose electric guitar

Open Box Condition Report

Condition: Open Box

This guitar is offered as an Open Box instrument.

No specific cosmetic marks, faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing, so none have been assumed or added.

Please refer closely to the product photography for the cosmetic condition of this individual guitar.

What's Included?

• Fender Player II Telecaster

• Mocha finish

• Maple fingerboard

Not Included:

• No hard case included

• No gig bag included

• No additional accessories confirmed

Condition Notes

No specific cosmetic defects, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this individual Open Box guitar.

The photographs form an important part of the description and should be used when assessing the exact cosmetic presentation of this example.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Before leaving Fair Deal Music, this Fender Player II Telecaster will be checked by our team to ensure that its essential mechanical and electronic functions are operating correctly.

Our electric guitar assessment includes:

• Neck and fret condition

• Tuning machine operation

• Bridge and saddle function

• Pickup output

• Pickup selector operation

• Volume and tone controls

• Output socket

• General playability

This gives you the reassurance of buying an Open Box guitar from an established music retailer rather than simply purchasing an unchecked returned or opened instrument.

Service / Setup Work

This Player II Telecaster will be checked and set up before leaving the shop.

As with any electric guitar, setup can shift slightly during transport as the instrument responds to changes in temperature and humidity. Minor adjustments after acclimatisation can therefore occasionally be beneficial.

Why Choose The Fender Player II Telecaster?

Classic Telecaster Sound Without A Strictly Vintage Feel

Two Player Series Alnico V Tele single-coil pickups retain the clear, direct character players expect from a Telecaster while providing enough output and definition for a wide range of modern styles.

Comfortable Modern “C” Neck

The Modern “C” maple neck is designed to feel immediately familiar rather than heavily period-specific. It works particularly well for players moving between rhythm work, lead playing and everyday gigging.

Rolled Fingerboard Edges

Rolled edges give the maple fingerboard a smoother, more broken-in sensation in the hand. Combined with the 9.5-inch radius and medium jumbo frets, this makes chords, bends and lead work feel comfortably modern.

Six-Saddle Bridge For Accurate Setup

The string-through-body Telecaster bridge uses six individual block steel saddles rather than a traditional three-saddle arrangement, allowing more precise adjustment of individual string intonation and action.

Distinctive Chambered Mahogany Mocha Version

The Mocha model stands apart from many other Player II Telecaster finishes by using a chambered mahogany body. For players who want something visually and constructionally different from the more familiar alder Telecaster formula, this is one of the more distinctive Player II configurations.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Fender Player II Telecaster vs Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster

The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster is a strong lower-priced choice for players who favour vintage styling, including a three-saddle bridge and more traditional visual character. The Player II moves towards a more contemporary Fender experience with 22 medium jumbo frets, rolled fingerboard edges, Player Series pickups and individual six-saddle intonation. Choose the Squier for affordable vintage flavour; choose the Player II for a more refined modern playing platform.

Fender Player II Telecaster vs Player II Modified Telecaster

The Player II Modified Telecaster takes the modern approach further with Player II Noiseless pickups, series switching, locking tuners, a TUSQ nut and other performance-focused upgrades. The standard Player II is the better fit for players who want traditional Tele simplicity and conventional single-coil character without paying for features they may not need.

Fender Player II Telecaster vs Vintera II Telecaster

A Vintera II Telecaster is aimed more directly at players who want period-inspired Fender feel, hardware and specifications. The Player II is better suited to guitarists who value rolled fingerboard edges, medium jumbo frets, a modern neck profile and precise six-saddle bridge adjustment over strict vintage authenticity.

Fender Player II Telecaster vs American Professional II Telecaster

The American Professional II Telecaster sits further up Fender's range with V-Mod II pickups, expanded switching, upgraded hardware and USA manufacture. The Player II offers a more accessible route into a performance-ready Fender Telecaster and is a particularly strong option for working players who do not need the additional American Professional II features.

Who Is The Fender Player II Telecaster For?

The Player II Telecaster is particularly well suited to:

• Guitarists buying their first Fender-branded Telecaster

• Intermediate players upgrading from an entry-level electric guitar

• Working musicians looking for a straightforward gigging Tele

• Rhythm guitarists who value clarity and note separation

• Lead players wanting a cutting bridge pickup

• Indie and alternative players

• Country and roots musicians

• Blues players

• Rock and pop guitarists

• Home and studio recording musicians

• Players who prefer maple fingerboards

• Guitarists who want modern playability without overly complicated electronics

It is also a particularly sensible choice if you want a guitar that can cover a wide range of styles without needing a large number of switches or controls.

Playing Styles & Applications

The Player II Telecaster works exceptionally well for rock, indie, alternative, blues, country, pop, funk, roots music and general studio work.

The bridge pickup provides the focused attack and articulation that makes a Telecaster excellent for rhythmic playing and cutting lead lines, while the neck pickup provides a smoother alternative for blues, cleaner passages and warmer lead tones. Using both pickups together gives a clear, balanced sound that works especially well with clean and lightly driven amplifiers.

What Makes The Player II Telecaster Different From A Vintage-Style Tele?

The Player II keeps the essential Telecaster ingredients deliberately simple — two single-coil pickups, three-way switching, master volume, master tone and a bolt-on maple neck — but updates the areas that directly affect day-to-day playability. The 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, rolled fingerboard edges and six individually adjustable saddles all make it easier to approach as a contemporary working instrument.

That makes it a strong option for someone who likes traditional Telecaster tone and appearance but does not specifically want vintage fret dimensions, a more rounded vintage fingerboard radius or a three-saddle bridge.

Compatibility And Practical Pairing Advice

Amplifiers

The Player II Telecaster pairs well with clean, crunch and high-gain guitar amplifiers. Fender-style clean amps are an obvious match for maximum clarity, while British-voiced valve amplifiers work particularly well when you want more rock-oriented drive.

Effects Pedals

Its clear single-coil response makes the Telecaster a very good platform for pedalboards. Popular pairings include:

• Overdrive

• Boost

• Compressor

• Delay

• Reverb

• Tremolo

• Chorus

• Fuzz

Cases And Gig Bags

A case or gig bag is not supplied with this model. Fender lists compatible Telecaster/Stratocaster cases and gig bags, making a protective case or quality padded bag a sensible addition if the guitar will be transported regularly.

String Gauges

The factory specification uses .009-.042 nickel-plated steel strings. Players wanting a slightly firmer feel or stronger resistance for heavier rhythm work may prefer moving to .010s after an appropriate setup.

Looking for advice on choosing the right Telecaster, amplifier, effects pedals, case or upgrade? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context

The Player II Series launched in 2024 as the next generation of Fender's Player range, building on the original Player Series introduced in 2018. Rather than radically redesigning Fender's best-known instruments, Player II focused on improvements to feel, playability and finish choices.

One of the most important changes was the introduction of rolled fingerboard edges, alongside the continued use of modern neck profiles and player-friendly fret dimensions. Fender also expanded the range with a selection of archive-inspired colours and different body materials.

The Telecaster remains particularly well suited to this approach because its fundamental design is intentionally straightforward. Player II retains the familiar two-pickup, three-way-switch Tele layout while refining the areas that contemporary players are most likely to notice when actually playing the instrument.

The Mocha chambered-mahogany version adds another point of difference, giving this particular Player II Telecaster its own identity within the wider range.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Fender
Series	Player II
Model	Telecaster
Orientation	Right-Handed
Colour	Mocha
Body Material	Chambered Mahogany
Body Shape	Telecaster
Body Style	Solid Body
Body Finish	Gloss Polyester
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	Modern “C”
Neck Construction	4-Bolt Standard
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Fingerboard Material	Maple
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm
Number Of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Nut Material	Synthetic Bone
Nut Width	1.650" / 42 mm
Position Inlays	Black Dot
Truss Rod	Single Action, Head Adjust
Bridge Pickup	Player Series Alnico 5 Tele Single-Coil
Neck Pickup	Player Series Alnico 5 Tele Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration	SS
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching	3-Position Blade
Position 1	Bridge Pickup
Position 2	Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3	Neck Pickup
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
Control Knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Neck Plate	4-Bolt with “F” Logo
Pickguard	3-Ply Parchment
Pickup Covers	Chrome Neck / Black Bridge
Switch Tip	Black Barrel Style
String Tree	Butterfly
Strings	Fender USA 250L Nickel-Plated Steel .009-.042
Case / Gig Bag	Not Included

Specification Note

Individual instrument weight, serial number and original packaging details have not been supplied and have therefore not been guessed or added to this listing.

Power Requirements

The Fender Player II Telecaster uses passive single-coil pickups and does not require a battery.

Connect the guitar to a suitable guitar amplifier, effects system, modeller or audio interface using a standard instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict 🎵

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender Player II Telecaster gets the balance between traditional Tele simplicity and modern everyday playability right.

The rolled maple fingerboard edges, Modern “C” neck and six-saddle bridge make it easy to live with, while the pair of Alnico V single-coils retain the direct, dynamic character that makes a Telecaster useful across so many styles.

The chambered mahogany construction and Mocha finish also make this version more distinctive than many standard Player II configurations.

Best suited for: Players looking for a versatile Fender Telecaster with contemporary playability and straightforward traditional controls.

Customers usually upgrade from: Squier Affinity Telecaster, Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster and entry-to-intermediate electric guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Valve or modelling amplifiers, overdrive, boost, compressor, delay and reverb pedals.

Our tip: Use the guitar's volume control dynamically. Telecaster pickups respond particularly well to rolling the volume back for cleaner rhythm sounds and bringing it back up when more bite is required.

Showroom feedback: The rolled fingerboard edges are one of the Player II upgrades you notice immediately in the hand. Players who like classic Tele simplicity but prefer a modern neck and fret feel should feel at home quickly.

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 helps customers choose guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, drums, studio equipment and much more.

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, Open Box 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 showroom

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

Need help deciding whether the Player II Telecaster is right for you? Speak to our team by phone, online or in-store for friendly, practical advice from musicians who understand the gear.

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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

Is the Player II Telecaster suitable as a first Fender?

Yes. It is an excellent step into Fender's core electric guitar range, particularly for players who already have some playing experience and want an instrument suitable for home practice, recording, rehearsals and live performance.

What does a chambered mahogany body mean?

Chambering means selected internal areas of the body are hollowed during construction rather than leaving the body completely solid throughout. On this particular Mocha Player II model, Fender uses chambered mahogany rather than the alder construction found on several other versions in the range.

Are Telecaster single-coils suitable for rock music?

Absolutely. The bridge pickup has enough attack and definition for crunchy rhythm playing and cutting lead tones, while boost, overdrive and distortion pedals can take it considerably further. The Telecaster has never been limited to clean or country sounds.

Is the maple fingerboard good for lead playing?

Yes. The 9.5-inch radius, medium jumbo frets and rolled edges provide a comfortable platform for bends, vibrato and lead work without moving into an excessively flat or specialised modern fingerboard design.

Does the Player II Telecaster stay in tune well?

The fixed string-through bridge avoids the additional variables of a tremolo system, while Fender ClassicGear tuners provide straightforward adjustment. Correct string installation and setup remain important for the best tuning performance.

Can I fit heavier strings?

Yes, although changing significantly from the factory .009-.042 gauge can alter neck relief, action and intonation. A setup is recommended when moving to a substantially different string gauge.

Would the Player II Modified Telecaster be a better choice?

Choose the Player II Modified if features such as noiseless pickups, locking tuners, expanded series switching and other modern upgrades are priorities. Choose the standard Player II if you prefer a simpler, traditional twin-single-coil Telecaster layout.

What amplifiers work particularly well with a Telecaster?

The Player II Telecaster is versatile enough for valve, solid-state and modelling amplifiers. Clean Fender-style amps highlight its clarity and attack, while British-style amps are a strong pairing for crunch and rock tones.