Fender Player II Mod Tele MN OLP

Fender Player II Mod Tele MN OLP review

The Fender Player II Mod Tele MN OLP keeps the familiar Telecaster layout and adds a few practical updates to its electronics and hardware. Its alder body, maple neck, and two Player II Noiseless Tele single-coil pickups make for a straightforward, traditional platform, while the push-pull tone control offers a thicker series setting. The supplied feedback describes a comfortable playing feel, a strong bridge pickup sound, and a notably polished finish.

The instrument has been available since April 2025 and carries item number 609033. The listed price is 939. A deluxe gig bag is included, but a hard case is not. One specification detail needs checking before purchase: the color is listed as Olympic Pearl in one place and Olympic White in another. The owner feedback describes a very pearly white appearance, but the retailer should confirm the exact finish name for the particular instrument.

Body, neck, and playing feel

The alder body is paired with a bolt-on maple neck and a maple fingerboard with black dot inlays. The neck has a Modern C profile, a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, and a 25.5-inch scale length. Fender specifies 22 medium jumbo frets and a 42 mm nut width. Together, these measurements describe a familiar, full-scale Tele setup rather than a specialized or unusually compact design.

The hands-on feedback is especially positive about comfort. One player found the back of the fingerboard comfortable and the guitar easy to play. That is a useful practical impression, although setup, string height, and individual hand shape will affect how the neck feels to each player. The included strings are Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel, gauged.009 to.042, a light set that should feel accessible for bends and fretting.

The finish also drew praise from the owner, who called it exceptional and highlighted the pearly white look. That assessment is subjective, but it agrees with the reported impression that the instrument is visually striking. The four-ply tortoiseshell pickguard adds contrast to the light body color.

Pickups and controls

Two Player II Noiseless Tele single-coil pickups provide the standard bridge and neck positions, selected with a three-way switch. The controls are a master volume with treble bleed and a master tone control with a push-pull function. The specifications describe the push-pull as engaging series mode. The owner feedback also reports that activating the switch makes the combined pickup sound noticeably fuller. This is a useful option when the usual Tele sound needs more weight, though it does not replace the separate bridge and neck voices.

The bridge pickup received particular praise for its punch and crunchy character. The owner described the guitar as having a classic Telecaster sound and felt that it compared well with more expensive models. Those comments point to the instrument's main appeal: familiar single-coil character, with an added option for a thicker combined sound. The noiseless pickup design is part of the specification, but the available feedback does not provide a detailed comparison of noise levels or tonal differences against other pickup sets.

Bridge and hardware

The six-saddle Tele bridge uses strings-through-body construction and brass block saddles. There is no tremolo system, in keeping with the fixed-bridge format. Fender also fits enclosed Deluxe locking tuners, nickel and chrome hardware, and a TUSQ nut. These details give the model useful tuning and string-change features while retaining a conventional Telecaster arrangement.

The locking tuners are a practical addition for players who change strings regularly. The fixed bridge keeps the setup simple, and the individual saddles allow adjustment across the strings. No claims about tuning stability, intonation, or setup quality can be confirmed from the supplied owner comments, so those points are best checked on the specific guitar before buying.

Verdict

The Fender Player II Mod Tele MN OLP is a strong fit for a player who wants a familiar Telecaster feel with a few targeted upgrades. Its maple neck and fingerboard, full 25.5-inch scale, noiseless single-coil pickups, locking tuners, and push-pull series setting make a clear, usable package. The hands-on report supports its easy-playing feel, classic character, and especially satisfying bridge pickup.

At the listed price of 939, it is worth comparing directly with the Player I models, particularly if the series-mode option and locking tuners matter to you. The owner felt the additional spend over the earlier model was justified. Before ordering, confirm the exact color designation, since both Olympic Pearl and Olympic White appear in the supplied specifications. A tryout is also the best way to judge the neck setup and the tonal change from the push-pull control for yourself.