Fender MIJ Hybrid II 2026 Collection Telecaster Rosewood (Matte Phantom Black)

Fender's Made in Japan Hybrid II Telecaster® brings modern playability to a design that's remained iconic since 1950. Built in Japan with a satin–finished alder body, this matte phantom black model balances vintage aesthetics against contemporary specs that work across genres and player types. The standout feature is the four–position blade switch offering bridge, parallel, neck, and series configurations–giving you tonal flexibility beyond a standard Tele®.

Under the hood: a modern “C” neck profile with satin urethane finish, 22 narrow–tall frets on a 9.5" rosewood board, and a 25.5" scale. Two custom–voiced Hybrid II single–coil pickups handle both bridge and neck positions, wired through master volume and tone controls. Hardware includes a bone nut, 3–saddle vintage–style strings–through–body bridge with slanted brass barrel saddles, and black nickel tuning machines. Factory–installed nickel–plated steel strings span .009–.042 gauges.

The Hybrid II line targets players seeking studio and stage reliability without sacrificing traditional Telecaster character. Whether recording at home or gigging live, this Japanese–built instrument delivers both cutting clarity and natural sustain across rhythm and lead work.

Features

• Matte phantom black satin polyester finish on alder body
• Four–position blade switch: bridge, parallel, neck, series modes
• Rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays, 9.5" radius
• Modern “C” neck profile with satin urethane finish
• Bone nut and vintage–style locking tuning machines
• Strings–through 3–saddle bridge with slanted brass barrels
• Hybrid II custom–voiced single–coil pickups in both positions
• Includes gig bag; 25.5" scale, 22 narrow–tall frets