Fender Player II Tele RW CHRY

Fender Player II Tele RW CHRY review

The Fender Player II Tele RW CHRY brings a familiar Telecaster layout together with a transparent cherry finish, a chambered mahogany body, and two Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil pickups. At a listed price of $849, its appeal rests on practical features rather than extras: a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, three-way pickup selector, and a six-saddle bridge. It has no tremolo, and neither a case nor a gig bag is included.

Owner feedback points to a guitar that feels light on a strap and works well in a band mix. One player described its pickups as having very little background noise, with a crisp, assertive sound that sat comfortably alongside the rest of the group. Another praised the build, color, and slim neck, while noting that the instrument needed a setup out of the box. Those reports are encouraging, but the setup comment is worth keeping in mind.

Body, finish, and hardware

The body is chambered mahogany, finished in Transparent Cherry, with a three-ply parchment pickguard. A buyer specifically praised the color, and another review highlighted both its appearance and low weight. There is no weight specification in the product details, so the hands-on impressions are more useful than any assumed figure. One owner compared its light feel favorably with a regularly used Les Paul.

The bridge is a six-saddle Tele design with strings passing through the body and block steel saddles. That arrangement provides individual saddles for string adjustment. Fender ClassicGear tuning machines handle tuning, while the hardware has a nickel-and-chrome finish. The supplied strings are Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel, gauged.009 to.042. No tremolo system is fitted, which keeps the bridge design straightforward.

Neck and playability

The bolt-on maple neck has a Modern C profile and a rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays. Its 9.5-inch radius, 42 mm nut width, and 22 medium-jumbo frets give a clear picture of the playing surface and neck dimensions. The 25.5-inch scale is the standard full-length Tele scale. A synthetic bone nut completes the setup.

One player described the neck as slim and the guitar as exceptionally playable. That is a subjective impression rather than a guarantee that the neck will suit everyone, but it aligns with the Modern C profile and medium-jumbo fret specification. A separate owner reported no complaints about the workmanship. For a more reliable first impression, however, budget time for a proper setup. The available feedback specifically says one example needed adjustment straight out of the box.

Pickups and controls

Two Player Series Alnico 5 Tele single-coil pickups are controlled by a master volume, a master tone, and a three-way switch. The product information does not specify individual pickup positions or switching combinations beyond the three-way selector, so there is no reason to assume additional modes. The straightforward control layout will be familiar to players who have used a traditional Telecaster.

In the reported band setting, the guitar sounded crisp and assertive, and its owner felt it blended well with the group. The same feedback praised the pickups' low self-noise. Another review called them noiseless, but that is a player's description, not a technical noise rating. Single-coil pickups can respond to electrical interference in a room, so results may vary with the playing environment and equipment. The supplied comments support a positive impression of the sound, not a claim that the pickups are immune to hum.

What to consider before buying

The Player II Tele RW CHRY makes sense for someone seeking a familiar Tele-style instrument with a chambered mahogany body, a rosewood fingerboard, and a clean control scheme. Its low weight, attractive cherry finish, and reported clarity are notable strengths. The available owner feedback is also positive on build quality and playability.

The main caveat is setup. An out-of-box adjustment may be needed, so a buyer who expects to play immediately without checking the action or intonation should factor that into the purchase. The guitar also arrives without a case or bag. At $849, those omissions matter if protection or professional setup adds to the total cost.

Listed as available since October 2024, the Fender Player II Tele RW CHRY is a focused, full-scale electric guitar rather than a feature-heavy model. Its specification is easy to understand, and the reported sound has enough definition to hold its place in a band. If the cherry finish and light feel suit your preferences, and you are prepared to check the setup, it offers a credible take on the Telecaster formula.