Andertons Music Co. and Chicago Music Exchange have teamed up with Fender to introduce an exclusive new range: the Andertons x Chicago Music Exchange Fender Player II RW Lavender Haze Collection. The lineup features four classic shapes – the Jazzmaster®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, and Jazz Bass® – each finished in a striking, never-before-seen Lavender Haze colourway and equipped with CME’s all-new proprietary Fender “Full Dip” pickups.
Lavender Haze is a could-have-been-but-never-was finish, inspired by mid-century appliances, classic cars, and the golden era of electric guitars. Matching painted heads on the Jazz Bass® and Jazzmaster® select models complete the look, giving the series a cohesive and unmistakable visual identity.
At the heart of the Lavender Haze collection is Chicago Music Exchange’s proprietary “Full Dip” pickups, developed in collaboration with Fender and informed by decades of vintage expertise and player feedback. Built on Fender’s Vintera II pickup recipe, “Full Dip” introduces two key refinements: AlNiCo 2 magnets to smooth harsh frequencies and allow notes to bloom naturally, and 5% overwound coils to deliver added punch and grit. Each model also features unique circuit enhancements that unlock tonal options not available with standard wiring, expanding the range of these Player II instruments.
“The Player II already delivers exceptional tone, feel, and reliability, and this collaboration takes it even further. Pair that with CME’s new “Full Dip” pickups, which have real warmth and musicality, and you’ve got guitars and basses that don’t just look incredible, they inspire you to play. We’re thrilled to bring them to Andertons customers!” said Lee Anderton, Managing Partner of Andertons Music Co.
“I love to romanticize the golden years at Fender and imagine what could have been, but simply wasn’t - Lavender Haze is exactly that. Anyone desiring something comfortable and familiar, but overtly distinctive both aesthetically and sonically should look no further.” said Daniel Bordonaro, Product Director at Chicago Music Exchange.
The Andertons x Chicago Music Exchange Fender Player II RW Lavender Haze Collection is available now in limited quantities. For more information, visit Andertons Music Co. and Chicago Music Exchange.
Model Line-Up & Key Features
Player II Jazzmaster® RW – Lavender Haze
- Lavender Haze colorway with matching painted headcap
- CME “Full Dip” Jazzmaster pickups (AlNiCo 2 magnets, Non-Beveled .472, Flat Pole, +5% Turns)
- 4-way series/parallel blade selector switch
- Body pre-routed for traditional rhythm circuit installation
Player II Stratocaster® RW – Lavender Haze
- Lavender Haze colorway
- CME “Full Dip” Strat pickups (AlNiCo 2 magnets, Non-Beveled, Vintage Stagger, +5% turns)
- Strat “Blender Mod” electronics circuit for added pickup combinations
Player II Telecaster® RW – Lavender Haze
- Lavender Haze colorway
- CME “Full Dip” Tele pickups (AlNiCo 2 magnets, Non-Beveled +5% turns)
- 4-way series/parallel blade selector switch
Player II Jazz Bass® RW – Lavender Haze
- Lavender Haze colorway with matching painted headcap
- CME “Full Dip” Jazz Bass pickups with hybrid magnet design:
- Bass: AlNiCo 5 Beveled .781, Flat Pole, +5% Turns
- Treble: AlNiCo 2 Beveled, .781, Flat Pole, +5% Turns
The Lavender Haze Player II Telecaster and Stratocaster each carry a $949.99 street price. The Lavender Haze Player II Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass carry a street price of $979.99 each. For more information visit chicagomusicexchange.com.
