Fender opens the autumn of 2011 with a brand new Modern Player Series aimed at young Fender fans and entry-level portion of the market.
Fender present new series of entry-level guitars and basses called "Modern Player" and it consists of four guitar models and three bass models. Guitar models are: Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe, Modern Player Marauder, Modern Player Jaguar and Modern Player Telecaster Plus. Bass section of the series includes: Modern Player Jaguar Bass, Modern Player Jazz Bass and Modern Player Telecaster Bass. Every model from this series brings the mash of traditional Fender shapes and modern features.
The series provides the options for young players, as well for those on a tight budget who want a genuine Fender. MSRP is set between $559.99 and $609.99 with only two exceptions: Modern Player Jazz Bass MSRP is $699.99 and Modern Player Telecaster Bass MSRP is $839.99. This range hits the area around top Squier models, but offers the original Fender "A grade" quality and craftsmanship.
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe comes with a semi-hollow mahogany body and a bolt-on neck. Hardtail bridge with string through body construction keeps tuning and sustain at top level. MP-90 pickups are placed in the bridge and neck position and bring the stable sound and loads of sustain. designed to produce modern tone, these pickups hit the bulls eye with strength of the humbuckers and clarity of single coils. Controls are a bit unusual for Fender, since they are split into the separate volume and tone control for each pickup. Pickup switch is a three way toggle. Bolt-on maple neck has a Fender standard C-shape and is very comfortable and easy to play. Maple fingerboard has 22 medium jumbo frets and black dot inlays. Other features include: chrome/nickel hardware, 9.50" fingerboard radius, polyester gloss finish, 1.65" nut width, 25-1/2" scale and synthetic bone nut. Available in: 3 Color Sunburst and Black Transparent.
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe is a very beautiful and valuable instrument. MSRP is set at $609.99. Check Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe at our detail page or at Fender Guitars official web page.
Fender Modern Player Marauder has a solid koto body with a bolt-on neck. Vintage style tremolo bridge packs a lot of fun and stability. Fender Triple bucker pickup is placed in the bridge and MP-90 in the neck position. These pickups produce more than enough sustain and power for almost any style and kind of rock music. Controls are simple and brought down to essentials with a master tone and master volume knob. Pickup switch is a five position blade. C-shaped maple neck features a rosewood fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and dot inlays. Other features include: nickel/chrome hardware, 9.50" fingerboard radius, polyester gloss finish, 1.65" nut width, 25-1/2" scale, a pickguard and a synthetic bone nut. Available in: Lake Placid Blue and Black.
Fender Modern Player Marauder hits the spot with the Jaguar shape and a triple bucker bridge pickup combined with a superb tremolo bridge. MSRP for this model is set at $559.99. Check Modern Player Marauder at our detail page or at Fender Guitars official web page.
Fender Modern Player Jaguar has a solid mahogany body with a bolt-on neck. Tune-o-matic bridge with a stoptail bar is a feature very uncharacteristic for fender. Nevertheless, this one brings rock solid stability and sustain. MP-90 single coil pickups in the bridge and neck positions supply the player with abundance of sustain and strength for just about every thing a player desires. Master volume and master tone comprise the control section. Pickup switch is a three way toggle. One piece maple neck is fast and smooth. C-shape gives it that vintage feel and comfortable grip. Rosewood fingerboard has 22 medium jumbo frets and dot inlays. Other features include: nickel/chrome hardware, 9.5" fingerboard radius, polyester gloss finish, 1.65" nut width, 24" scale and a synthetic bone nut. Available in: 2-Color Chocolate Burst, Red Transparent and Black Transparent.
Fender Modern Player Jaguar is as dangerous as it`s name says bringing "stripped down to basics" looks and features with great quality of craftsmanship and tone. MSRP is set at $559.99. Check Modern Player Jaguar at our detail page or at Fender Guitars official web page.
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Plus extends the body tone wood palette used for this series with solid pine. It is combined with a bolt-on neck. String through hardtail bridge is ready to take on whatever the player comes up with and keep the guitar in tune. Humbucker in the bridge and single coil pickups in the middle and neck positions make sure there is plenty of sustain and strength in distortion. Master tone and master volume knobs are the controls. Five position blade is utilized to switch between the pickups. C-shaped maple neck is sleek and comfy with a nice grip. Maple fingerboard has 22 jumbo frets and black dot inlays. Other features include: a pickguard, nickel/chrome hardware, 9.5" fingerboard radius, polyester gloss finish, 1,65" nut width, 25-1/2" scale and a synthetic bone nut. Available in: Honey Burst and Charcoal Transparent.
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Plus gives a sweet tone and even sweeter looks. MSRP is set at $559.99. Check Modern Player Telecaster Plus at our detail page or at Fender Guitars official web page.
Fender Modern Player Jaguar Bass has a koto body and a bolt-on neck. Fixed bridge with four saddles is one of the most stable options available on the market. Single coil pickup occupies the bridge and a split coil "P" humbucker occupies the middle position. Joined together they bring the thunder with every strum, pop, tap and pick. Controls have split volume controls and a master tone knob. C-shaped maple neck is made of one piece of maple wood and is very easy on the left hand. Maple fingerboard features 20 jumbo frets and beautiful black rectangle inlays. Other features include: nickel/chrome hardware, a pickguard, 9.5" fingerboard radius, polyester gloss finish, 1.50" nut width, 34" scale and a synthetic bone nut. Available in Black.
Fender Modern Player Jaguar Bass has the looks and the quality to stand strong compared even to the more expensive bass guitars on the market. MSRP is set at $559.99. Check Modern Player Jaguar Bass at our detail page or at Fender Guitars official web page.
Fender Modern Player Jazz Bass has an alder body and a bolt-on neck. Fixed bridge provides the unparalleled performance for the price range of this bass guitar. Dual humbuckers in the bridge and middle positions shake the ground with every note played. controls consist of separate volume controls and master tone knob. One piece maple neck has the standard C shape offering a lot of grip and ease of playing. Rosewood fingerboard has 20 jumbo frets and dot inlays. Other features include: nickel/chrome hardware, 9.5" fingerboard radius, a pickguard, polyester gloss finish, 1.50" nut width, 34" scale and a synthetic bone nut. Available in: 3-Color Sunburst, Olympic White and Black Transparent.
Fender Modern Player Jazz Bass brings the tradition and vintage feel to the young players, but also gives a very modern tone. MSRP is set at $699.99. Check Modern Player Jazz Bass at our detail page or at Fender Guitars official web page.
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Bass comes with an alder body and a bolt-on neck. Fixed bridge on this model is one of the most reliable and stable bridges in it`s price range and beyond. Humbuckers in bridge and neck positions are a true work of art. Fantastic sound and sustain are hallmarks of these pickups. Controls are partially split with volume knobs for each one and a master tone knob. C-shaped maple neck has a fantastic grip and features a rosewood fingerboard with 20 medium jumbo frets and black dot inlays. Other features include: nickel/chrome hardware, a pickguard, 9.5" fingerboard radius, polyester gloss finish, 1.625" nut width, 34" scale and a synthetic bone nut. Available in: 2-Color Sunburst and Butterscotch Blonde.
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Bass brings the top notch craftsmanship and tonal properties along with the stunning looks. MSRP for this model is set at $839.99, which makes it the most expensive model of the series. Check Modern Player Telecaster Bass at our detail page or at Fender Guitars official web page.
