Julien Baker with Fender Player II Series
Since its inception in 2018, the Player Series has shown nearly 30% consecutive year-over-year growth globally and holds rank as Fender's best-selling range of electric guitars of all time due to its accessible features that both capture the imagination of new players and satisfy the demands of more experienced guitarists alike. Available now, the Player II Series takes the best of its predecessor's features and improves them with upgraded specs like rosewood fingerboards, modern “C” necks with rolled edges, and new vintage colors from the vaults exemplifying the innovation, culture, community, and lifestyle synonymous with Fender Electrics.
All Day and All of the Night: The All New Player II Series | Fender
The 2024 campaign for the Player II Series, “The All New Player II” marks one of Fender's most significant debuts yet. It begins with a film blending four distinctive renditions of The Kinks' timeless hit, "All Day & All of the Night," set in unique environments. For the film, All Day and All of the Night: The All New Player II Series | Fender, Fender has partnered with acclaimed artists Julien Baker, singer-songwriter from Memphis, and 1/3 of boygenius, DIIV, influential indie rock band, content creator, and touring bassist (Fever 333) April Kae and alternative rock trio Wallows.
“The Player II Series represents our continued evolution in design and functionality,” said Justin Norvell, EVP of Product, FMIC. “We listened to the feedback from musicians around the world and incorporated their insights to refine and innovate our instruments. The re-introduction of rosewood fingerboards is a restoration of the ‘original Fender recipe’ and will no doubt be a fan favorite - but we didn’t want to stop there. We’ve also incorporated our rolled fingerboard edges for a broken-in feel, upgraded hardware, and have some new body options as well- which underscores our commitment to providing players and creators with the tools they need to express their unique sound and style. The Player II Series is not just an upgrade, it's a detailed re-imagining of our core silhouettes, highlighting our dedication to quality and the continuous refinement of our instruments.”
Models
Additionally, Player II offers new options for chambered ash and chambered mahogany bodies for the Player II Stratocaster and Telecaster models, which will be available in October. Designed for musicians ready to elevate their craft, the Player II Series sets a new standard for quality and performance in the mid-price range. Series includes:
- Player II Stratocaster
- Player II HSS Stratocaster
- Player II Telecaster
- Player II Jazzmaster
- Player II Jaguar
- Player II Mustang
- Player II LH Stratocaster
- Player II HH Telecaster
- Player II LH Telecaster
- Player II Precision Bass
- Player II Jazz Bass
- Player II Mustang Bass
“Music is about a multisensory experience and the P-Bass provides that. It feels great to wear, it sounds great and it looks incredible. It’s classic but always feels current. It always feels relevant and that’s not something that can be said about any product let alone a guitar.” April Kae.
“This guitar feels like a magic guitar that fell into my hands and it’s perfect. I feel like I’m constantly chasing that one guitar and this is just perfect.” Zachary Cole Smith, DIIV
“The Player II Series Stratocaster feels like a great guitar and I was impressed by how it played very easy and simple. The tones are great. I think people are going to enjoy it.” Braeden Lemasters, Wallows
For more information, please visit fender.com.
Player II Sessions ft. Wallows | Player II Series Stratocaster | Fender
boygenius
“I wish this had been my first guitar,” said boygenius.
With Vintage-style Gretsch Bezels and Pickguard, along with Electromatic Filter’TronTM Pickups this signature instrument provides classic design with modern flourish—all at an accessible price point. When conceptualizing this instrument, boygenius wanted to put an emphasis on accessibility. The trio go out of their way to put the fans at the center of their universe and this signature Broadkaster is no exception. This guitar is specially designed for beginners and seasoned pros alike ensuring that players of all backgrounds have the opportunity to harness boygenius’ unique sonic palette to help navigate their own musical journey. The band’s signature Broadkaster Jr. model includes Electromatic Filter’TronTM pickups, vintage-style Trapeze Tailpiece, custom boygenius Fingerboard Inlays, Nickel Head Badge with boygenius signatures, and of course, a boygenius logo on the back of the headstock.
boygenius' Gretsch Broadkaster Jr.
Features
- Electromatic Filter’Tron Pickups
- Vintage-style Gretsch trapeze tailpiece
- Custom boygenius fingerboard inlays & a nickel head badge adorned with boygenius signatures and logo.
- boygenius opted for stylistic choices such as a smaller body shape with no bigsby and full-size filtertron pickups, and making it black to fit their aesthetic.
- An accessible price point of $699.99, it is an ideal choice for aspiring artists, ensuring all fans have the opportunity to craft the signature sounds that define boygenius’s style.
Introducing the Gretsch Limited Edition boygenius Broadkaster Jr. | Gretsch Guitars
When booked for a triple-bill tour in late 2018, the three solo artists decided to record a joint 7" single to sell on the merch table. The 7” became 2018’s self-titled six-song EP. After the EP’s breakout success it became clear that Baker, Bridgers and Dacus had created something far more potent than they had anticipated. Praised for their haunting lyrics, soaring harmonies, and the seamless alchemy between each member’s unique musical sensibilities, boygenius have pioneered a singular approach to crafting emotionally driven songs which has carved them a vital space amongst the pantheon of modern-day music. On the heels of the record’s success, boygenius released the rest, which includes four new songs.
Fans worldwide can purchase the Gretsch Limited Edition boygenius Broadkaster Jr. through the band's merch store at https://boygenius.store/. To learn more and view product descriptions, click here. Product photos and images of the Gretsch Limited Edition boygenius Broadkaster Jr. can be found here.
For technical specs, additional information on new Gretsch products and to find a retail partner near you, visit www.gretschguitars.com.
