it’s a Squier with a Fender decal on it’ The big question for players is whether to spend an extra $200 on the Player II model, where you’ll find Alnico V pickups, high-ratio 18:1 ...

We put them head to head to find out… The original Player Series gave us Alnico pickups, ‘F’ stamped neck plates, comfortable modern ‘C’ neck profiles, and of course, the Fender logo on ...

I’ve already watched some of the punditry post-launch where it’s like, ‘Oh, it’s a Squier with a Fender decal on it’ The big question for players is whether to spend an extra $200 on the Player II ...

Fender has officially launched its limited-edition range of Sparkle Player II electric guitars, after the firm confirmed a ...

Well, those gnarly old Johnny Cash licks sound a treat on the Player II Jag. The Alnico II pickup at the neck doesn’t quite have the same level of spank as a Strat, but it sure has that Fender attack ...

NAMM 2025: Fender has announced a new limited ... In terms of the Stratocaster ($899.99), that sees Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat pickups, curated for “crystalline highs, musical ...