World’s Best-Selling Guitar Series Just Got Better: Player II Boasts Premium Specs and Never-Released Vintage Car-Inspired Colorways,” Fender has released its update to the wildly successful 2018 Player Series, The Player II Series.
Since its inception in 2018, the Player Series ranks as Fender's best-selling range of electric guitars of all time due to its popularity with new players and more experienced guitarists, with its feature set and price point. The Player II Series takes the best of its predecessor's features and improves them with upgraded specs like rosewood fingerboards, modern “C” necks with rolled edges, new options for chambered ash and chambered mahogany bodies and never-released vintage color choices—Coral Red, Aquatone Blue, Hialeah Yellow and Birch Green—‘50s and ‘60s vintage car colors, “pulled from the archives.”
“The Player II Series represents our continued evolution in design and functionality,” said Justin Norvell, EVP of Product, FMIC. “We listened to the feedback from musicians around the world and incorporated their insights to refine and innovate our instruments. The re-introduction of rosewood fingerboards is a restoration of the ‘original Fender recipe’ and will no doubt be a fan favorite—but we didn’t want to stop there.
We’ve also incorporated our rolled fingerboard edges for a broken-in feel, upgraded hardware, and have some new body options as well—which underscores our commitment to providing players and creators with the tools they need to express their unique sound and style. The Player II Series is not just an upgrade, it's a detailed re-imagining of our core silhouettes, highlighting our dedication to quality and the continuous refinement of our instruments.”
Options for chambered ash and chambered mahogany bodies for the Player II Stratocaster and Telecaster models will be available in October. Designed for musicians ready to elevate their craft, the Player II Series sets a new standard for quality and performance in the mid-price range. Series models include Stratocaster, HSS Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Mustang, LH Stratocaster, HH Telecaster, LH Telecaster, Precision Bass, Jazz Bass, and Mustang Bass models. Made in Ensenada, Mexico. $799-$929
