Fender Player Series Tele MN TPL

A really nice entry level model for the Fender range, ideal for a second guitar after a starter electric or acoustic, or if you just want to add a Tele to your range without breaking the bank. Nice build quality and tone. I have had some issues out of the box with the break angle on the G string in particular over the nut, getting some ringing sounds so will have to either do some minor repairs or look at adding another string tree, which really shouldn't be something you have to do on a brand new guitar. It seems to be a mixture of a bad angle on the string and a badly cut nut slot which is where I deduct points on quality and sound. But overall an awesome guitar.

It had been planned for a long time to buy a Fender Telecaster. At first, I chose a more expensive version, but I quickly realized that a better guitar doesn't sound much different without the right amplifier.
So, after trying it out for a long time at Thomann, I went with the cheaper Fender Player Series Tele, and I have to say I wasn't disappointed: the bridge pickup sounds like a typical Tele, and the neck isn't too thick. The hand moves smoothly along the neck without sticking, which can happen with thick glazes like the Baja Telecaster. I thought the look was perfect.

- The only thing that could be improved is the craftsmanship, which has some small flaws in places like the fingerboard.

Overall, I like this Fender Telecaster a lot. It should be on your list of possible purchases because you can save a lot of money compared to the more expensive versions without sacrificing sound quality.