What is the difference between a high-end production guitar and a Custom Shop model?

High-end production guitars (such as PRS Core Custom 24 or Gibson USA Standard) utilize advanced CNC precision combined with hand-finishing in standard production runs. Custom Shop models feature lower batch volumes, hand-selected tonewoods, custom hand-wound pickups, period-accurate construction, and master luthier voicing.

Why should I avoid drop-shipped high-end electric guitars?

Drop-shipped guitars are dispatched directly from logistics warehouses without unboxing or inspection. Without a bench inspection and 5-point setup by an in-house guitar technician, you risk receiving an unplayable instrument affected by climate shifts during storage and transit.

What does MusicStreet's 5-point setup include?

Every instrument sold through MusicStreet undergoes a comprehensive 5-point bench inspection: truss rod and neck relief calibration, nut slot depth check, bridge radius and intonation alignment, pickup height and electronic circuit testing, and fretboard conditioning.

Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

Yes. MusicStreet operates a showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where players can test premium PRS, Fender, and Gibson models through high-end amplifiers in a dedicated testing environment.

Fender Player Telecaster MN - Polar White

Fender Player Telecaster MN - Polar White

Name: Fender Player Telecaster MN - Polar White
Brand: Fender
SKU: 014-5212-515
Price: 699.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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The Fender Player Telecaster MN, Polar White is designed for the aspiring guitarist, featuring Fender's iconic tones and style coupled with modern playability. The classic single cutaway Telecaster body is crafted from alder, delivering a well-balanced, and dynamic tone. Both the neck and fingerboard are made from maple, which enhances the tone with plenty of brightness and sustain. The neck has a modern 'C' profile, designed to offer superb comfort and smooth play. The Fender Telecaster is equipped with a pair of versatile Player Series single-coil pickups, which produce classic Fender tones packed with plenty of punch. The Player Telecaster MN also features a 6-saddle that provides beautiful, ringing sustain, and the synthetic bone nut enhances string stability. Finished in a sleek Polar White with a cream pickguard, the Fender Player Stratocaster is the perfect companion for aspiring guitarists who appreciate tone and style.

High-Quality Electronics & Hardware

This Telecaster is equipped with a range of high-quality components, delivering a profession grade performance to players on a budget. Its set of Player Series single-coil pickups are infused with the soul of Fender, offering all the classic tones associated with many guitar legends. A toggle switch, tone controls, and volume control provides excellent tone shaping capabilities, allowing players to dial in the perfect tone for their playing style. The 6-saddle string-through body tele bridge provides beautiful, ringing sustain, while the addition of a synthetic bone nut helps enhance the natural resonance and string stability.

Crafted With a Solid Alder Body

Alder is favoured by most players for its incredibly balanced tone, offering the perfect dynamic range to suit most musical styles. The alder body is perfect for playing a wide range of musical styles, with its excellent sustain and resonance ensuring each note is heard. Its bright, sizzling highs, rounded lows, and beefy midrange sets up the foundation of the guitar's overall tone, allowing players to achieve the perfect sounds for most playing styles.

Maple Neck & Fingerboard

This Fender Player Telecaster features a Modern 'C' shaped is designed for an incredibly comfortable playing experience, allowing the hand to fully cup the neck and deliver smooth navigation of the fingerboard. Both the neck and fingerboard are made from maple, which provides beautifully bright tones, with searing highs and strong mids for a dynamic performance.

The History of the Telecaster

The rich history of Fender guitars begins with the Telecaster. An indispensable instrument, the Telecaster was the world's first successful solid-body electric guitar. Perfected after two years of development - and a name change or two - the Telecaster debuted in February 1951 and began its steady ascent towards the stage and studio. Ingeniously engineered with the ability to be heard both loud and clear, it was a marvel of simple design elegance and workhorse functionality.

Specifications

Body

Series: Player
Body: Alder
Shape: Telecaster
Construction: Bolt-On
Finish: Polar White

Neck & Fingerboard

Neck: Maple
Profile: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fingerboard: Maple
Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Black Dots
Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650"

Electronics & Hardware

Bridge Pickup: New Player Series Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: New Player Series Single-Coil
Switching: 3-Position Blade
Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed
Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele W/ Bent Steel Saddles
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Strings: Fender USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
Case Included: No