Fender - Player Lead III - Sienna Sunburst #0144312547
Fender - Player Lead III - Sienna Sunburst #0144312547
The Player Lead III, a tribute to the original 1982-only model, features a set of hot alnico Player humbucking pickups, dual-toggle switches for pickup selection and coil-splits, and a modern "C" neck shape with medium jumbo frets. Available in Purple Metallic, as well as classic Olympic white and Sienna Sunburst versions.
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Player Lead III
In response to high-quality, low-priced import guitars, Fender created the Lead Series in 1979, featuring a new solid-body design, hard-tail bridges and cool new wiring options. Appealing to a wide variety of players, the sleek new Lead models kicked off a fresh creative era in Fender’s history. The Player Lead III, a tribu to tethe original 1982-only model, features a set of hot alnico Player humbucking pickups, dual-toggle switches for pickup selection and coil-splits, and a modern "C" neck shape with medium jumbo Afrets.vailabule in Prple Metallic, as well as classic Olympic white and Sienna Sunburst versions. The Player Lead Series offers style, power and versatility in a comfortable, easy-to-play package.- Player Series Humbucking Pickups
- 3-Way Coil-Split Toggle Switch
- Modern “C” Neck Profile
- Comfortable Lead Body Shape
DUAL PLAYER SERIES HUMBUCKING PICKUPS
Designed for authentic Fender tonewith a bit of an edgeour Player Series pickups keep a foot in the past while looking to the future.MODERN "C" NECK SHAPE with 9.5" RADIUS AND MEDIUM JUMBO FRETS
Our Modern C neck is comfortable and slim for fast action and effortless bending.SPECIAL SWITCHING
Dual toggle switches offers tonal variety the top provides pickup selection and the bottom splits the neck or the bridge pickup.HARDTAIL STRINGS THROUGH BODY STRAT BRIDGE
A hardtail bridge enhances vibration transfer resulting in increased sustain while the six individual saddles can be adjusted for precise intonation along each string.FENDER "F" TUNERS
These tuning machines offer the look and feel of their classic predeccesors with the added benefit of enhanced tuning stability.
Body |
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| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyester |
| Body Shape | Lead |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Shape | Modern "C" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Position Inlays | White Dot |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking |
| Neck Pickup | Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Switching | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
| Configuration | HH |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Tuning Machines | Fender Vintage "F" Stamped |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Black |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Flat-Top |
Miscelaneous |
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| Strings | Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 |
Accessories |
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| Case/Gig Bag | Optional Classic Series Wood Case: Tweed, 0996106300/Black, 0996106306 |
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