The Fender Player Series has always offered incredible value and has long been a favourite of beginners and pros alike. When the sequel was announced, the aptly named Player II, the entire guitar community was excited to see how this newly revised version compared to the original. Thankfully, we weren't disappointed. The Player II was every bit as good as the guitar that came before, but now, it sports a few choice upgrades that have been carried over from 2021's Player Plus range.
Fast forward to today, and with Black Friday right around the corner, we've started to see the very first discounts applied to two unique Player II instruments. Right now, you can score an impressive $240 off both the Player II Strat and Tele at Fender.com.
Dressed in an eye-catching Forest Green getup, both models feature a contemporary C neck profile with silky satin urethane finish, a familiar 9.5”-radius slab rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets. The tonal heart of each guitar is a set of Player Series Alnico V single-coil pickups, and the spec sheet is rounded out with ClassicGear tuning machines.
So, who should purchase one of these bargains? Clearly, they’re epic value for the budget-conscious player and an excellent buy for a novice. At only $559, they are also an absolute steal for the gigging musician who needs a reliable road-worthy guitar that doesn't cost the earth.
There’s only one question that really matters – which one should I buy? The Fender Player II Stratocaster is arguably the most versatile out of the two, with its trio of pickups and Synchronized Tremolo. That said, a Strat can be too much for some players. The Fender Player II Telecaster is a far simpler instrument, and its rugged appeal suits various musical styles.
Really, in our opinion, you can't go wrong with either. Both are stunning guitars at a fabulous price. Keep it locked to our Black Friday guitar deals page for even more savings throughout this year's Cyber Weekend.
