The Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster is a welcome update to the Player Series that was introduced in 2018. It adds high-end features like Noiseless pickups (two Tele, one Strat), rolled fretboard edges and locking tuners, but keeps the price player-friendly. There's more than meets the eye on this Telecaster, though. Keep reading to discover why we're pumped about the Player Plus.

It's all about the neck


You could own the greatest guitar, but if you don't connect with the neck, forget it. Fortunately, that's not a problem with the Nashville Tele. Made of maple, it has Modern C profile that all of us at Musician's Friend found comfortable. The rounded fretboard edges contribute to that feel. If you're a lead player, you'll like the 12" fretboard radius—it made bending a breeze.

The pickups are powerful and hum-free


The Nashville Telecaster gives you the best of both worlds. You'll get classic Tele twang, plus Strat sounds—all in the same instrument. Fender's fourth-generation Noiseless pickups send nothing but a sweet signal to your amp or interface. The Alnico V magnets have a beefier output; a push/push control adds the middle position Strat single coil to positions one and two.

It's easy to restring with locking tuners


We're suckers for vintage guitars as much as you are, but old-school tuners aren't always up to snuff. Fortunately, the Nashville Tele has modern locking tuners. Changing strings is no longer a chore. Once they get gunky, you can slap on a new set in record time. These high-ratio tuners pair nicely with the six-saddle bridge for precise intonation.

The Player Plus gives you more for less


Add up the features, and divide by price. The Player Plus Nashville Telecaster is a remarkable value for all players—beginners, serious guitar enthusiasts and gigging musicians alike. It comes with a Deluxe gig bag.