The idea behind the Classic Player Series was to try to bring some of the Fender Custom Shop's Masterbuilt magic to the mid-price market. In fact, the tone, vibe and feel of these Mexican-made guitars are so good for the money we’d recommend auditioning a Classic Player (as would scores of MusicRadar users who voted the series among the best electrics under £1000) even if you can afford to spend much more.

FULL REVIEW: Fender Classic Player '50s Stratocaster
FULL REVIEW: Fender Classic Player '60s Stratocaster
FULL REVIEW: Fender Classic Player Baja Telecaster
FULL REVIEW: Fender Classic Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe

BUY:

Fender Classic Player '50s Stratocaster is currently available from Andertons Music Co. and Thomann.
Fender Classic Player '60s Stratocaster is currently available from Andertons Music Co. and Thomann.
Fender Classic Player Baja Telecaster is currently available from Andertons Music Co., Thomann and PMT Online.
Fender Classic Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe is available from Andertons Music Co., Thomann and PMT Online.

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