Fender 75th Player II Bari Tele LPB

Fender 75th Player II Bari Tele LPB review

The Fender 75th Player II Bari Tele LPB is a baritone electric guitar with a 686 mm (27-inch) scale, an alder body, and two Telecaster-style single-coil pickups. Its listed price is $929. The specifications point to an instrument built around a familiar Telecaster layout, adjusted for a longer scale and a heavier string set. No customer reviews are available for this product, so this assessment is based only on the published specifications.

That longer scale is the central technical distinction. At 27 inches, it is longer than the 25.5-inch scale commonly associated with standard Telecaster guitars. A longer scale is suited to lower tunings because it helps maintain string tension with heavier strings. Fender lists nickel-plated steel strings in.013,.062 gauge. The actual tuning is not specified, so buyers should check setup requirements and intended pitch before choosing a string set or making adjustments.

Body, neck, and playing dimensions

The body is alder, with no separate top listed. The bolt-on maple neck and maple fingerboard keep the construction straightforward. The fingerboard has white dot inlays, a 241 mm (9.5-inch) radius, and 22 medium-jumbo frets. Fender specifies a Modern C neck profile and a 42.8 mm (1.685-inch) nut width.

The neck profile and nut width provide useful reference points, but they do not establish how the neck will feel in every player's hands. The 9.5-inch radius is a familiar middle-ground specification for a flat enough playing surface without an especially flat profile. Medium-jumbo frets are taller and wider than narrow vintage-style frets, though fret dimensions beyond the category are not provided. A hands-on assessment would be needed to judge fret finishing, neck shape, and setup quality on an individual instrument.

The Lake Placid Blue finish is paired with a three-ply parchment pickguard and nickel/chrome hardware. No case or gig bag is included according to the supplied details. That matters when comparing the $929 price with other instruments, since buyers may need to budget separately for transport and storage.

Pickups and controls

The pickup system consists of two Player Series Alnico 5 Telecaster single-coil pickups, one in the bridge position and one in the neck position by standard Telecaster configuration. Fender lists a master volume, a master tone control, and a three-way switch. This is a direct, conventional control layout rather than a system with multiple onboard voicings or complex switching.

The specifications do not include output measurements, pickup resistance, or detailed tonal descriptions. It would be premature to claim a particular sound or level of noise from the data alone. The single-coil design identifies the pickup type, while Alnico 5 identifies the magnet material. Players who need hum cancellation or a specific tonal balance should test the guitar with their own amplifier and effects rather than assume those qualities from the pickup label.

Bridge and hardware

The guitar uses a six-saddle Telecaster bridge with strings routed through the body and block-style steel saddles. The six individual saddles provide separate adjustment points for each string's intonation and height. The through-body string path is part of the bridge design, but the supplied information does not establish how this particular instrument sustains or responds. Fender ClassicGear tuning machines are listed, along with nickel/chrome hardware.

There is no tremolo system. That means the bridge is a fixed design, which is consistent with the traditional Telecaster format and avoids the need for a vibrato arm. Setup and intonation remain important, especially on a baritone-scale instrument. The published specifications do not state the factory tuning, action, or setup measurements.

What the specifications establish

The Fender 75th Player II Bari Tele LPB has a clear, practical specification sheet: extended 27-inch scale, alder body, maple neck and fingerboard, two Alnico 5 single-coil pickups, and a fixed six-saddle bridge. Its controls and construction follow a recognizable Telecaster template, while the scale and.013,.062 strings identify it as a baritone-oriented model.

At $929, the main buying considerations are the intended tuning, comfort with a longer neck, and the additional cost of a case or bag. The available data supports a technical comparison, but it cannot verify playability, finish quality, pickup character, or setup consistency. Since there are no customer reviews available, prospective buyers should treat those as open questions and try the instrument in person when possible.