Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard, Lake Placid Blue

For three-quarters of a century, the Telecaster has been revered for its clarity, attack and unmistakable voice. The 75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster takes those qualities into deeper territory, pairing the familiar character of Fender’s iconic single-cut electric guitar with the extended range and low-end authority of a dedicated baritone design. Its 27" scale length provides the tension and definition needed for lower tunings, while a pair of Player Series Alnico V Telecaster single-coil pickups preserves the snap, articulation and dynamic response that made the original a legend. Available in Lake Placid Blue with an alder body or Butterscotch Blonde with ash construction, each version offers a distinct take on classic Fender tone. A Modern C maple neck and 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard ensure a comfortable, familiar playing experience, making this limited-edition baritone a fitting tribute to a Telecaster legacy built on both tradition and evolution.

Classic Fender Tonewoods for Baritone Depth and Definition

The 75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster is available in two classic Fender tonewood configurations, each offering a distinct foundation for the instrument’s extended-range voice. The Lake Placid Blue finish pairs with an alder body, delivering a balanced, even response that allows notes to remain clear and focused across the guitar’s expanded range. The Butterscotch Blonde version features ash construction, adding extra snap, articulation and dynamic sensitivity that complement the Telecaster’s naturally expressive character. Regardless of wood choice, the body provides the resonance, sustain and note separation needed to keep lower tunings sounding tight and defined. Finished in durable polyester, both versions pair timeless Fender style with the reliability required for years of regular use.

Modern C Maple Neck and 27" Scale Length

At the heart of the Player II Baritone Telecaster is its extended 27" scale length, which provides the additional string tension needed to maintain clarity, tuning stability and strong note definition in lower registers. The maple neck is carved to Fender’s Modern C profile for a comfortable, familiar feel, while the matching maple fingerboard contributes bright attack, snap and articulation across the instrument’s expanded range. Rolled fingerboard edges, a 9.5" radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets create a broken-in feel that accommodates everything from complex chord voicings to aggressive riffing. The result is a baritone guitar that feels stable, responsive and surprisingly approachable despite its extended scale length.

Player Series Telecaster Pickups for Articulate Extended-Range Tone

A pair of Player Series Alnico V Telecaster single-coil pickups gives the 75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster its unmistakable Fender identity. The neck pickup delivers warmth and clarity with impressive note separation, while the bridge pickup retains the cutting attack and articulate response that define classic Telecaster tone. In a baritone format, those characteristics take on a new dimension, producing tight low-end authority without sacrificing definition or dynamic sensitivity. A traditional three-way switch keeps operation straightforward and intuitive, making it easy to move between warm textures, focused attack and balanced combinations in between.

String-Through-Body Bridge and ClassicGear Tuners for Stability

The demands of a baritone guitar place even greater importance on stable, dependable hardware. A string-through-body Telecaster bridge with block steel saddles helps maximize sustain, tuning stability and consistent intonation across the instrument’s extended scale length. Fender ClassicGear tuners provide smooth, precise adjustment, while a synthetic bone nut further enhances tuning consistency. Combined with the heavier-gauge strings specified for baritone performance, these components create a reliable platform built to handle alternate tunings, extended-range playing and demanding live performance.

Celebrating 75 Years of Telecaster Innovation

The 75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster expands the reach of one of Fender’s most enduring electric guitar designs without losing the character that made it famous. Its extended scale length and articulate single-coil pickups deliver a voice that is deeper, broader and more commanding while remaining unmistakably Telecaster at its core. As part of the 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection, it stands as both a limited-edition celebration of the instrument’s legacy and a reminder that great designs continue to evolve long after their introduction.